Culinary Backstreets

Discover delicious local eats and learn more about the hidden backstreets of the world’s culinary capitals with our stories and guided food tours.

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In Barcelona, dining a la fresca is not a special occasion. It is simply how summer works. Paula Mourenza has picked the five terraces worth sitting down at, from seafront rice in Barceloneta to a Raval classic. https://t.co/RhUV7jmbga

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Guindalense FC’s sporting activities have come to a halt, it has evolved into one of Porto’s most interesting hidden gems: the Guindalense Futebol Clube, home to some of the city’s best views. https://t.co/FqL0sQcres

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Gwangjang Market has been at the heart of Seoul since 1905. Bindaetteok, mayak gimbap, garlic bread – stalls that have been doing the same thing well for generations. Writer Yeonjoo Jung's guide to Seoul's most historic street food market is here: https://t.co/wG78061zOG

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Where can you order a warm bag of freshly cut and fried, perfectly salted crisps by the quarter-kilo? Hint: it’s one of the cities we cover in our tours!

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La Maison d'Isabelle in Paris's Latin Quarter won best croissant in the city, and writer Rachel Naismith went to find out if it lives up to the title. It does. And the olive roulé is worth knowing about too. https://t.co/W7uErWOsDv

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Discover Tokyo's suburban bars, where time stands still and authenticity thrives. Explore these hidden gems: https://t.co/OTYZur2AKA

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What makes Bilbao an exciting destination for Culinary Backstreets? And what differentiates the Bilbao food scene from that of other Spanish cities, for instance? Find out here: https://t.co/MT6gNhVfOi

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When you’re getting ready for a seaside picnic of freshly harvested barnacles, this is what your kitchen setup looks like. Ready to enjoy seafood at the source? Take a trip to the edge of the earth with us: https://t.co/exxnFynleK

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Why do so many people come to Rio and never leave? We think it’s the people. On our food tour, we dive into the heart of Rio’s historic center to meet the cooks, vendors, and storytellers keeping Brazil’s culinary soul alive. https://t.co/m6Pc1WUWhf

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In Madrid, the perfect bar has little to do with design and everything to do with atmosphere. Writer Leah Pattem breaks down exactly what makes a classic: https://t.co/QQ9Vnr5l5v

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Since 1984, Dong Huong has been where Belleville comes for pho. Northern Vietnamese comfort food - pho gà, bo bun, bún riêu - in a no-frills room that has been feeding the neighborhood for over 40 years. https://t.co/F9pwO2P2a3

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What’s the best thing on the menu at Jose Chiquito in Los Angeles’s Grand Central Market? Definitely the chilaquiles, covered in salsa verde and topped with avocado and eggs. https://t.co/PpV3M1jt7U

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O Fernando is a special place. Find out why: https://t.co/SeO19LtLSD

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Rio bars aren’t simply a place to grab a quick drink. We've rounded up the places we genuinely love to go: spots with soul, history, and that indescribable atmosphere that keeps us lingering for last call and beyond. https://t.co/lnxH1WJRlu

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Mexican conchas have been named the breakout pastry of 2026. At Pastelería Ideal in Mexico City, they've been making them right since 1927. Some trends just confirm what locals already knew.

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At Gran Dabbang in Palermo, chef Mariano Ramón takes Argentine ingredients somewhere unexpected: heat, acid, crunch and spice in every direction. https://t.co/XQYhI61Fh6

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If we count the number of places that have closed in the last five or seven years, it's incredible. We used to have tascas on every corner." Our Lisbon tour guide Célia Pedroso in @CNTraveler, on the future of Lisbon's traditional tascas. → https://t.co/0O8v1fFh6L

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A sweet break from our Porto tour, taken by our guide Marta Afonso. These pastries are called Especialidade Império and Seminarista (a small Jesuíta). Have you tried them before? https://t.co/47hpcITgfU

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One of the most powerful and restorative culinary combos enjoyed in Mexico is seafood and micheladas, but bringing out the best of these ingredients can be a big task. In Oaxaca City, La Cofra is a place that is up to the challenge. https://t.co/REKtYRXNdq