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

Remembering Anthony Bourdain

In honour of Bourdain Day, we’ve asked friends of The Local Tongue to share memories of the great man and stories about the influence he’s had on their lives. We might not have had the chance to say goodbye to Bourdain properly, but we can take comfort in the knowledge that his legacy lives on in the cooks, writers and intrepid travellers that he inspired.

Diego Rossi

"It's a very special place, but not only for its beauty - the bar promotes social inclusion of asylum seekers."

Bangkok, Thailand

Garima Arora

"It's my favourite Thai restaurant, and for sure the one place I take everybody who visits me in Bangkok."

Remembering Anthony Bourdain

Diego Rossi

Bangkok, Thailand

Garima Arora

Let the Local Experts Guide You

Top food journalists share where (and what) they're eating and drinking in their home city.

Alexandre Cammas

"It's not at all like other bistros. It's exciting and alive. It's exactly what a French bistro should be."

Anders Husa

"It's without a doubt the most exciting newcomer in Oslo. The chef turns garbage into gold."

New York City, USA

Laurie Woolever

"It feels great to support a small business in a time when chains are growing like a malignant fungus."

SEE ALL FOOD WRITERS' GUIDES

Eat Where the World’s Best Chefs Eat

Chefs open their black books to share their favourite local restaurants and bars.

Cristina Bowerman

"Rome has this problem of having a lot of fake traditional restaurants. This one is not. This one is for real."

Bangkok, Thailand

David Thompson

"It is with the greatest of pleasure that I eat on the streets which is where I belong and where I’ll end up."

Sydney, Australia

Josh Niland

"He’s going to be one of the most significant chefs in the country one day. He's going to be a superstar."

SEE ALL CHEFS' GUIDES

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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“I packed up my life and knocked on the door.”

“I packed up my life and knocked on the door.” In 2009, long before Noma (@nomacph) was named best restaurant of the world, James Spreadbury (@jspreds) knew that the New Nordic venue was doing things differently. And he wanted in. Since then, the South-Australian has gone from waiter to restaurant manager to business partner. For The Local Tongue, James shares his guide to eating and drinking in Copenhagen, and spills on the restaurants and bars that have been an important part of his journey.⁣ To read James' guide, follow the link in our bio.
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📸: @ditteisager⁣
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#copenhagen #københavn #denmark #nomacph #noma #visitcopenhagen #visitdenmark #thelocaltongue

"La Calma (@lacalmastgo) is a very simple and hu

"La Calma (@lacalmastgo) is a very simple and humble restaurant with a great cook, Gabriel Layera. Gabriel is actually a diver, and so the seafood he has here – like super fresh rock fish, and especially the shellfish – is just amazing. He has these massive Chilean urchins that taste like none that I’ve tasted in the world. It’s quite incredible, and it’s actually a very important ingredient to us," says chef Rodolfo Guzman (@rgborago). ⁣⁣
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As the chef behind globally lauded Borago (@boragoscl) in Santiago, Rodolfo is passionate about celebrating the indigenous ingredients and traditions of his country while also using food to build communities. He’s equally inspired by the food of the Chilean capital, whether the occasion calls for huge, daily-caught sea urchins, or street-side, Chilean-style pork ribs. To discover where you'll find Rodolfo eating and drinking at home in Santiago, read his guide, live on the website now. ⁣⁣
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📸: @lacalmastgo
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#santiago #santiagodechile #urchin #uni #seaurchin #seafood #visitsantiago #thelocaltongue

This week, chefs and food journalists from around

This week, chefs and food journalists from around the world will travel to Galway in Ireland for the Food On The Edge Festival (@foodontheedge). We had a talk to chef Jp McMahon (@mistereatgalway), proud Galway local and founder of the food think tank, to find out where you'll find him eating and drinking across the city. From a cheat-sheet of things-to-seek-out at the local markets to Jp's favourite local pubs - this is the guide you need if you're attending this year's event.⁣ Check it out now by clicking the link in our bio.
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#fote2019 #foodontheedge #thefutureoffood #thisisirishfood #galway #sustainablefood #jointheconversation #zerowaste #thelocaltongue

"Maison Yaki (@maisonyaki) is based on a yakitori

"Maison Yaki (@maisonyaki) is based on a yakitori restaurant but uses French techniques: smart things like duck a l’orange with skewered duck tenders. There’s a lot of classic French sauces on frog legs and what-have-you. Greg Baxtrom (@gregbaxtrom) is all about an affordable approach, so everything is really cheap: it’s like eight bucks or something for two skewers [All dishes are under $10]. There’s also an outdoor patio and bocce so it’s a great place to go to in summer and spring," says Corey Chow (@coreydchow), chef de cuisine at Per Se restaurant (@perseny) in New York City. ⁣⁣
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Corey might run one of America’s finest restaurants, but when he’s off-duty, he prefers to keep things simple. “My favourite places are really low-key." Comfort dining features prominently in his guide to New York, from late-night eats in Chinatown to a homely, below-the-radar Japanese diner. To read Corey's guide, follow the link in our bio. ⁣⁣
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📸: @cy_eats - Lobster meatballs and sauce Américaine from @maisonyaki
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#nyc #perseny #maisonyaki #newyork #nycfood #newyorkeats #nycfoodie #thelocaltongue

"It’s a part of the island which is often overlo

"It’s a part of the island which is often overlooked by foreign visitors, but the traditional eateries here are the true local haunts of Bali: the places our parents used to eat when they visited the city to shop, study or socialise," says food journalist Maya Kerthyasa (@mayakerthyasa). ⁣
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Born and raised in Bali, Maya Kerthyasa is passionate about sharing her island’s food culture. She co-hosts Indonesian food video series Masakan Rumah; is co-creator of The Dinner Series, an events program that celebrates and connects the island’s brightest culinary stars; and contributes to publications throughout the region. Whether you’re after local breakfasts or Italian by the beach, follow Maya’s guide - by clicking the link in our bio - to avoid the tourist traps and make the most of your time on the Island of the Gods. ⁣
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#bali #balifood #explorebali #balieats #balifoodies #balibible #welovebali #baligram #thelocaltongue

"Bar 51 (@bar51tlv) just recently opened, and I e

"Bar 51 (@bar51tlv) just recently opened, and I enjoy it so much. It serves some of the best food that I’ve had recently: small plates that are really simple but super elegant. Like gnocchi that is made out of ricotta in a very light anchovy sauce, and roasted kohlrabi in Persian lemon stock with tnuva cheese, which is like Israeli feta. The food there is really, really impressive. It’s actually outstanding," says chef Eyal Jagermann (@eyalj). ⁣
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“Israelis don’t, pardon my French, take sh*t,” insists the Israeli-born chef behind popular London Middle Eastern restaurant, The Barbary (@barbarylondon). “If it’s not good, they won’t come back.” Which helps explain that, when he’s not in London running The Barbary, he’s often back in his homeland researching dishes and tracking food trends and openings around Israel. To complement his London guide, Jagermann shares an equally excellent hit-list for Tel Aviv, Israel’s most populous city. ⁣
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📸: @bar51 - salted caramel tart⁣
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#telaviv #rlv #tlvfood #telavivfood #israel #israelfood #israeleats #telaviveats #thelocaltongue

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“I packed up my life and knocked on the door.”

“I packed up my life and knocked on the door.” In 2009, long before Noma (@nomacph) was named best restaurant of the world, James Spreadbury (@jspreds) knew that the New Nordic venue was doing things differently. And he wanted in. Since then, the South-Australian has gone from waiter to restaurant manager to business partner. For The Local Tongue, James shares his guide to eating and drinking in Copenhagen, and spills on the restaurants and bars that have been an important part of his journey.⁣ To read James' guide, follow the link in our bio.
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📸: @ditteisager⁣
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#copenhagen #københavn #denmark #nomacph #noma #visitcopenhagen #visitdenmark #thelocaltongue

"La Calma (@lacalmastgo) is a very simple and hu

"La Calma (@lacalmastgo) is a very simple and humble restaurant with a great cook, Gabriel Layera. Gabriel is actually a diver, and so the seafood he has here – like super fresh rock fish, and especially the shellfish – is just amazing. He has these massive Chilean urchins that taste like none that I’ve tasted in the world. It’s quite incredible, and it’s actually a very important ingredient to us," says chef Rodolfo Guzman (@rgborago). ⁣⁣
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As the chef behind globally lauded Borago (@boragoscl) in Santiago, Rodolfo is passionate about celebrating the indigenous ingredients and traditions of his country while also using food to build communities. He’s equally inspired by the food of the Chilean capital, whether the occasion calls for huge, daily-caught sea urchins, or street-side, Chilean-style pork ribs. To discover where you'll find Rodolfo eating and drinking at home in Santiago, read his guide, live on the website now. ⁣⁣
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📸: @lacalmastgo
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#santiago #santiagodechile #urchin #uni #seaurchin #seafood #visitsantiago #thelocaltongue

This week, chefs and food journalists from around

This week, chefs and food journalists from around the world will travel to Galway in Ireland for the Food On The Edge Festival (@foodontheedge). We had a talk to chef Jp McMahon (@mistereatgalway), proud Galway local and founder of the food think tank, to find out where you'll find him eating and drinking across the city. From a cheat-sheet of things-to-seek-out at the local markets to Jp's favourite local pubs - this is the guide you need if you're attending this year's event.⁣ Check it out now by clicking the link in our bio.
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#fote2019 #foodontheedge #thefutureoffood #thisisirishfood #galway #sustainablefood #jointheconversation #zerowaste #thelocaltongue

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