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Once considered a sleepy Southern capital with a handful of historic sites, Richmond, Virginia, is shaking off the past. Passionate entrepreneurs have muscled onto the scene: hot art-themed hotels are wowing guests, bold chefs are shaking up the culinary landscape, and brewers offer sours and saisons in brand-new tasting rooms.
After decades of waning wine consumption, Spaniards are starting to rediscover the beverage they are famous for exporting. This renewed interest invinohas expanded offerings around Madrid, a city serving up both veteran bodegas and stylish wine bars.
GoTravelDailyreaders know to leave room in their suitcases before heading to one of these incredible shopping cities. With world-famous markets, oversized shopping malls, and designers that set the pace for fashion, the cities on this list are favorites for globetrotters who travel to shop.
Singapore’s prolific super-slick and shiny shopping malls are often touted as some of the world’s best, making this tiny island a must-shop for retail lovers. However, if high street brands and luxury boutiques aren’t your thing, venture out from the air-conditioned megastores and seek out local bargains and flavours at these Singaporean shopping haunts.
Tel Aviv’s markets are its gritty, beating heart, where locals’ obsession with regionally sourced produce is married with the ancient traditions of the city’s many immigrant communities. TLV’s markets are based in working-class neighborhoods, which were founded by diverse international newcomers, from Iran to Yemen to Eastern Europe.
Laid-back Essaouira may have fewer shops than Marrakesh; however, if you want to spend more time chilling than haggling, then the seaside city’s hassle-free souqs are for you. All of Morocco’s popular merchandise can be found in Essaouira’s compact, easily navigable medina, along with local specialties such as thuya wood, vibrant local art, raffia shoes, and organic argan oil, the country’s liquid gold.
Brunch has taken on a new meaning in the Middle East, evolving from a light late-morning meal into a veritable feast that spans long into the afternoon. You haven’t seen the best of Doha until you’ve experienced the party atmosphere of this regional institution alongside scores of merry expats. The city is chock full of great brunch offerings, and these are seven of our favorites.
The humble Yorkshire pudding may be its greatest culinary claim to fame, but England’s largest county is becoming increasingly sophisticated and experimental in the kitchen. Yorkshire’s award-winning produce is grown amid the dales and plucked from the North Sea to supply fiercely local delis and Michelin-acclaimed gastropubs and restaurants. Food markets are sprouting like mushrooms in fertile soil. Wash it all down with a bevy of craft beers or home-grown wines, and you’ve got the recipe for the UK’s best food break.
If you’re looking for a way to break free of the tourists milling about downtown Philadelphia, check out Queen Village. This walkable maze of narrow streets in South Philly is home to eclectic shops, cozy local restaurants, eye-catching architecture, and, of course, historic sites.
Whether you’re visiting for the superheroes, the dinosaurs, the Simpsons, or the Butterbeer, Universal Orlando is the kind of theme park that attracts visitors of all ages and all fandoms. Unfortunately, it can also be the kind of theme park that drains your wallet more quickly than you might have hoped.
The James Beard Foundation can sniff out a culinary winner, which is why it chose Chicago to host its ‘Oscars of the food world’ award ceremony through 2021. The city has become a chowhound’s hot spot, with award-winning chefs and foodie talent elevating an already thriving food scene to new gourmet heights. As you graze through town, here are the themes to keep in mind and mouth.
Nashville’s craft beer movement has found its groove. While craft breweries have existed here since the early days of America’s beer-making renaissance, a bounty of new and inventive operations have placed the city firmly on the map for lovers of quality suds.
One of Russia’s more surprising travel trump cards is the lip-smacking diversity of what’s cooked in its kitchens and served in its restaurants and cafes. Fromkasha(buckwheat porridge) in Kaliningrad to freshly caught crab in Kamchatka, the world’s largest country offers an abundance of both homely tastes and gourmet treats that are sure to have you coming back for second helpings.
Mexico City is an international metropolis with everything from Korean barbecue to top-class Japanese sushi. You can enjoy homemade pasta at a little Italian restaurant or amazing burgers on just about every street corner. However, the surprisingly difficult thing is finding a Mexican restaurant where you can sample local delights in a family-style setting.
From Santa Monica to San Gabriel, Pasadena to Palos Verdes, Los Angeles is in the midst of a restaurant renaissance. With just a reservation and some cash, you can sample everything from high-flying gourmet extravaganzas to ethnic feasts.
Russia – the land of vodka, right? On first glance, the Smirnoff-swilling motherland might seem an unlikely beer destination. However, Russia has been brewing for centuries, and its beer, particularly its stouts and porters, have become beloved staples in the international beer world.
If you’ve never triedcomida corrida, you’re in for a treat. You might be asking, what iscomida corrida? Well, it’s an affordable lunchtime option served at restaurants all over Mexico, sometimes calledmenu del dia. You’ll often find the meal’s several small courses posted on signboards or on a chalkboard on the restaurant wall.
The London Marathon is fast approaching (22 April to be exact), and if you’re one of those in training for it, good luck. However, if, like thousands of others, you missed out on a place, don’t despair. There are plenty of other heart-pumping, leg-straining options across the UK and Ireland that are just as scenic, far less crowded, and much easier to enter.
Do you know yourwaakyefrom yourfufu? Or yourJolloffrom yourred-red? Not a worry. Here we lay bare the secrets of Accra’s best local food and tell you where to find it. The bottom line – it’s a fulfilling proposition, and your stomach will love you for it.
As well as being known as the ‘Venice of the East’, thanks to its network of picturesque canals, the elegant city of Suzhou on China’s eastern seaboard is also famed for its classical gardens.