During Fathom contributor Alpana Deshmukhs charming food tour of Venice, she snacked on artisanal ice cream, visited the city’s vibrant food markets, and spent the night at an inn serving hyper-local meals.VENICE, Italy — Venice is one of those cities that’s so familiar to us from films, paintings, and photographs. Yet as someone who has been fortunate to spend time in this city on and off over the years, let me tell you, it never fai

Maines Portland may be small, but the town has a food and drink culture that rivals the other Portland. For a first-time visitor, low-key local spots and in-season produce deliver a taste of what the town has to offer. PORTLAND, Maine – Known for its Old Port and outrageous seafood, Portland is also spotted with cozy restaurants, cool local bars, and unique independent shops, many of which have punny names (like a juice bar called

One day youll scale (or at least see) Mount Everest. Until that happens, these Nepalese and Tibetan shops and restaurants will have to suffice. Fathom editor Daniel Schwartz takes us on a Himalayan expedition of a more mouthwatering kind.NEW YORK CITY – You don’t need to travel halfway around the world to get a taste of the Himalayas. Just head to Queens, home to one of the largest populations of Himalayans in the United States. My hometown

Who said you have to leave Manhattan to have breakfast around the world? Emily Elyse Miller, founder of the tour company BreakfastClub, knows how to start the day in the tastiest and most Malaysian, Dominican, Chinese, and Wes Anderson-y ways.MANHATTAN — Over the past ten years, Ive lived in different neighborhoods all over Manhattan and Brooklyn, but to me, nowhere is more enchanting than Manhattan’s Lower East Side (LES). The neighb

Where the foodies flock, the rest follow with open hearts and mouths. The Republic of Georgia, one of Fathoms Top 10 Places to Go in 2018, has ramped up its gastro game with heritage ingredients for farm-to-table dining and a natural wine scene with ancient production methods. Fathom editorial director Jeralyn Gerba visited wine country this spring and has been drinking only weird, natural vintages ever since.KAKHETI, Georgia – “Too many wi

Emilien Boutillat, winemaker extraordinaire for Armand de Brignac, knows Champagne: the region in northwestern France and the bubbly. We asked him to tell us how to get the most out of both, from the small towns you cant miss to the questions you should ask a vigneron.CHAMPAGNE, France — I come from a family of winemakers and was born in Champagne, France. Throughout my childhood, I worked in the vineyards and the cellars with my fath

Theres more to Bavaria than beer (excellent though it is). Namely wine, especially in Franconia, where theyve been perfecting their silvaners for a thousand years. And thats not all thats old and wonderful around here. In between sips, make time for an extremely old hotel and a UNESCO World Heritage palace to rival Versailles.  BAVARIA, Germany — At the mention of Bavaria, do you think of lederhosen-wearing, beer-guzzli

The fields and farms that once sheltered armies have sprouted a crop of craft beverage makers from wineries to cideries. Just in time for harvest, Linda Cabasin explores great places to sip and taste in and around Gettysburg.GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania — I always appreciate Gettysburgs small-town charm and its historic battlefield — they grab my heart — but this August I explored, and tasted, something fresh and different. On

A visit to Kuala Lumpur wouldn’t be complete without sampling the city’s beloved national dish, nasi lemak.KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - For many travelers to Asia, Kuala Lumpur is more of a transit hub than a travel destination. The sprawling city is home base for Air Asia, a discount airline that ferries its passengers to more far-flung sites, like the panda park in Chengdu or the beaches of Bali. Their short layover in the Malaysian capital i

If youve ever eaten a good meal in Las Vegas, you have Elizabeth Blau to thank. As a consultant to Steve Wynn and countless others, the restaurateur almost single-handledly brought modern fine dining — not to mention a serious celebrity chef scene — to the Strip. But thats only the tip of the iceberg for this Great Woman in Travel: Shes also the co-owner, with her husband chef Kim Canteenwalla, of five restaurants in Las Ve

Grand Pigalle HôtelParis, FranceClassic, $$ (from $200)Anyone can mix a drink. But, even when using the same ingredients, a deft hand will take a cocktail from good to exceptional. The same can be said creating a hotel. When the team behind the joint is the very one responsible for the best mixology in Paris, the results are bound to be smooth, well-balanced, bright, and a little bold. The Experimental Cocktail Club, a group of French frien

Contributing editor Larkin Clark recently returned from Generator Miami, the first U.S. property from the Europe-based hostel brand. She had a chance to chat with the team about how they’re hoping to change the hospitality industry — and got some of their Miami Beach faves along the way.MIAMI — Sleek, design-forward lobby. Intimate gastropub that feels like a Brooklyn hotspot. Two cool bars helmed by a star mixologist. When tour

Presented in collaboration with our partners at Bermuda Tourism Authority.You’re in Bermuda, and you’re hungry. Thirsty, too, now that you mention it. That’s a good thing, because this is an island that knows how to quench the appetites around the clock. Its rich food culture is the result of an eclectic swirl of culinary influences from the English, Portuguese, Caribbean, Native American, and African people who have called this Atlantic is

Looking for a reliable guide to Mexico City? Youll want one. The metropolis overflows with options for the food, art, and culture-inclined. Internationally renowned chef Gabriela Cámara, who runs Contramar, one of the most exciting restaurants (and a Fathom Favorite) in town, knows the city like the back of her hand. Who better to show you around? MEXICO CITY – I grew up in the small town of Tepoztlán outside Mexico City. In my 20s, as an a

For Down Under surfer-chef Sarah Glover, the recipes in Wild: Adventure Cookbook are meant to inspire readers to cook and eat outside. This taco recipe is well-suited to a beachy barbecue where the underside of your surfboard is the table and the sea water mixes nicely into tortilla dough. But armchair travelers anywhere, anytime, can cook just like this in a landlocked backyard or over an apartment stove, wearing a swimsuit while play

Guadalajara is undergoing a renaissance, fueled by chefs with hometown credentials and outsiders coming into the city with an openness to experimentation. Jessica Ritz checks out the scene — and cant wait to go back for more. GUADALAJARA, Mexico — How come more people dont come here? Thats what I kept asking myself during a family trip weekend with my husband and kids in Guadalajara, Mexicos second largest city.

Its a good week for cracking open new books, reading stacks of magazines, and, of course, indulging in wanderlust. Were combing the archives and sharing some of our favorite discoveries of the year — and the ones that had our mouths watering.A Pizza-Free Guide to the Best Food in NaplesNaples, ItalyIn Naples, where pizzerias and pizza-loving tourists abound — this is the birthplace of pizza, after all — it can be easy to o

Heading to Atlanta anytime soon? Arm yourself with a long list of the bars, breakfast sandwiches, tasting menus, and locally loved shops — and do your best to pack it all in.Eat WellThe Crowd-Pleaser: CollettaModern Italian food and wine from James Beard Outstanding Restaurateur 2018, Steve Palmer.Restaurant with Heart: Staplehouse Streamlined, New American tasting menu with a feel-good back story (read more about it on Fathom).Best C

These days, were happy to say good food and good design often go hand in hand, making the global restaurant scene all the more compelling. Appetizer, a hefty design tome that landed on our desk a few months ago, takes a look at some of the worlds most striking and unforgettable-looking eateries. You know, the pastel-hued modern settings filled with lush greenery that you see popping up on Instagram again and again. Weve excerpted ten s

Look out, Copenhagen: Oslo is poised to dominate the Nordic food scene. Says who? Industry insider Shari Bayer, who travels the world for incredible (often solo) meals.OSLO, Norway – Had you told me a few months ago that Oslo was a culinary gem that I needed to visit as soon as possible, I would not have believed you. Everyone (or at least everyone in my hospitality industry world) talks about Copenhagen. That’s the place moving the culinar