This subterranean oyster house has been the pearl of Grand Central Station since 1913.

Sidle into a side alley for a taste of sumo wrestlers' traditional hot-pot soup, in a tiny restaurant founded by a former competitor.

After giving up Michelin glamour for his Amish faith, one chef now makes stellar sausages in a small, off-the-grid shop.

More than 250 sakes are available in an izakaya hidden in the basement of a Midtown office building.

The only thing sweeter than the potatoes is the canine proprietor of this roadside stall.

It's bad manners to eat and drink on the subways of Tokyo, unless the train is this bar. 

The fanciest public restroom in New York City boasts fresh flowers, art, and a classical music soundtrack.

The 43-mile route crosses through six islands with gorgeous views of the Seto Inland Sea.

Whimsical wash tubs row down the stream as part of this Carnival celebration.

Ancient Manuscripts showcase the civilization of West Africans during the Middle Ages.

Taste the white whiskey that the United States' first president once distilled and enjoyed.

This 16th-century Moroccan fortress-turned-armory museum offers prime views of the historic quarter in Fes.

A mud brick kasbah with a history of lavishness and traitorship.

Traditional 11th-century outdoor tannery.

The other side is actually green.

Along the most northwestern point in Africa is an ancient cave surrounded by legends.

This Victorian-era public house has set the standard for pub-style elegance for over a hundred years.

For part of the year, this innovative greenhouse is painted white to keep the plants from getting scorched.

This breathtaking national park is one of the best places to see the weird and wonderful giant anteater in the wild.

Come for the oysters, stay for the priceless art honoring inventors across history and Scotland's favorite outdoor sports.