The Local Tongue: City Guides By The World's Best Chefs & Food Writers

A Global Guide To Eating and Drinking Like a Local, From Those Who Know Best

Menton, France

Mauro Colagreco

"It’s the place to go to enjoy the best stockfish – a soup made with sundried fish – on the French Riviera."

Curitiba, Brazil

Manu Buffara

"It's a traditional bar, around 50 years old. It has food that you don’t find anymore."

Bangkok, Thailand

Gaggan Anand

"If you're in Bangkok, you need to eat fucking street food. These are the restaurants where we always eat."

Menton, France

Mauro Colagreco

Curitiba, Brazil

Manu Buffara

Bangkok, Thailand

Gaggan Anand

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Malmo, Sweden

Lotta Jorgensen

"We’ve had natural wine and a vegetable-based cuisine for a long time in Malmo."

Los Angeles, USA

Kaitlin Orr

"It’s a game changing restaurant. It really should be on the international map."

Tokyo, Japan

Abram Plaut

"A homey atmosphere meets masterful execution for one of the best ramen experiences in Tokyo."

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Hobart, Tasmania

Analiese Gregory

"It’s one of those places with food and beverages that make people go, 'we didn’t know it’d be like this down here'."

Singapore

Dave Pynt

"You could hunt around for a better Peking duck, but you just can't find one."

Los Angeles, USA

Roy Choi

"For three decades, a lot of people didn't recognise Koreatown other than those of us that lived in it."

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Where to Eat and Drink Around the World

Discover drinking and dining guides from the world’s best chefs, food writers and industry experts.

Denmark

"I've been going here for years now."

Italy

"It's the best pizza in Rome."

Hong Kong

"This is where I take out-of-towners."

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