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Savor the World

Eating is about more than taste. It’s about experiencing a place, its history, and its people through food.

You can make a recipe anywhere, but nothing beats trying a dish in its home. That’s why it’s our mission at Gastro Obscura to find and share incredible culinary experiences from around the world. With our new project, Feast, we’ve selected nine extraordinary culinary destinations where natural resources, native ingredients, and local communities combine to create the most memorable meals. Join us for this year's Feast.

Our Favorite Dining Destinations of 2024

Penang, Malaysia

The tropical trading hub is home to delicious diasporas, fantastic fruit, and sumptuous snacking.

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Las Vegas, Nevada

Intriguing ice cream, 24-hour tiki bars, and more offbeat, off-Strip offerings.

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Lagos, Nigeria

Meat-grilling maestros, perfectly-spiced soups, and palm-wine cocktails await in Nigeria’s most diverse city.

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Santiago, Chile

From sea to desert, chefs are reimagining ancestral cuisine and elevating endemic ingredients.

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Beijing, China

In China's capital, try edgy beers and desserts fit for an empress.

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Houston, Texas

Superb kolaches, Tex-Mex, Viet-Cajun crawfish, and more in Space City.

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Sydney, Australia

Wattleseed pudding, Vegemite-braised ribs, and more freewheeling fusion in the harbor city.

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São Miguel, Portugal

A magical island where the pineapples are perfect, the tea is purple, and the stew is cooked with volcanic heat.

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Athens, Greece

What’s old is new again in Greece’s dynamic, ancient polis.

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Fantastic Feasts and Where to Eat Them

Wine-filled rams’ horns, 36-course meals, and other ways cultures epically indulge.

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A Global Tour of Bakeries With Fascinating Histories

From Slovenian pastries on an island to Bukharan Jewish sweets in Queens, these places work wonders with flour, sugar, and salt.

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Order your dogs topped with chili, mustard, and onions.
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17 Places for Hot Dog-Lovers Around the World

For the sausage connoisseur who’s still got that dog in them.

By Diana Hubbell
Bay leaf, garlic, white wine, and possibly Sprite are key flavorings.
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23 of the Most Epic Sandwiches Around the Planet

From barbecue to bologna, these portable meals would make an Earl happy.

By Diana Hubbell
The heated lava rocks bake the pizza.
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13 of the World's Wildest Pizza Places

Would you like your slice above an active volcano or under a former hospital?

By Sam Lin-Sommer
A bowl of paitan ramen with chashu.
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28 Places for Noodle-Lovers Around the Globe

Shops, museums, and old-school factories perfect for those who love to slurp.

By Diana Hubbell
One of a few cheese wheel buildings.
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17 Places Every Cheese Lover Should Visit Before They Die

Ancient caves, theme parks, and other must-sees for fromage fans.

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The Most Remote Restaurants in the World

Get away from it all—except the food.

By Luke Fater
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A Guide to the World's Most Wondrous Vegetarian Eateries

No meat? Never a problem.

By Anne Ewbank
The Champion is a rare pub adorned with stained glass windows.
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23 Pubs Around the World Perfect for a Pint

Fancy a drink with plenty of stories on the side?

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The “Bakauke Inari” shrine.
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The Ultimate Guide to the World's Food Museums

From pizza to potatoes, these 81 museums pay homage to food history.

By Sam O'Brien
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Around the World in 14 Unique and Historic Ice-Cream Shops

Eat scoops sanctioned by Castro and cool off at the first shaved-ice stand.

By Sam O'Brien
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Trek for Treats to 15 of the World’s Most Unique Candy Stores

Eat your heart out, Willy Wonka.

By Diana Hubbell

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