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Savor the World
Eating is about more than taste. It’s about experiencing a place, its history, and its people through food.
You can make a recipe anywhere, but nothing beats trying a dish in its home. That’s why it’s our mission at Gastro Obscura to find and share incredible culinary experiences from around the world. With our new project, Feast, we’ve selected nine extraordinary culinary destinations where natural resources, native ingredients, and local communities combine to create the most memorable meals. Join us for this year's Feast.
Our Favorite Dining Destinations of 2024
Penang, Malaysia
The tropical trading hub is home to delicious diasporas, fantastic fruit, and sumptuous snacking.
Explore GuideLas Vegas, Nevada
Intriguing ice cream, 24-hour tiki bars, and more offbeat, off-Strip offerings.
Explore GuideLagos, Nigeria
Meat-grilling maestros, perfectly-spiced soups, and palm-wine cocktails await in Nigeria’s most diverse city.
Explore GuideSantiago, Chile
From sea to desert, chefs are reimagining ancestral cuisine and elevating endemic ingredients.
Explore GuideSydney, Australia
Wattleseed pudding, Vegemite-braised ribs, and more freewheeling fusion in the harbor city.
Explore GuideSĂŁo Miguel, Portugal
A magical island where the pineapples are perfect, the tea is purple, and the stew is cooked with volcanic heat.
Explore GuideOther Incredible Places to Eat and Drink
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