When she was in Byron Bay last year, Fathom founder Pavia Rosati spent the morning getting an insiders look at the citys emerging food scene with Taste Byron Bay founder Terase Davidson. They explored and ate their way through the farmers market, walked along the coast to the lighthouse, and stopped for great coffee, a local obsession anywhere in Australia. If you took a tour with Terase, these are the spots shed take you to caffeinate.BYRO

Our friends at Culinary Backstreets, a Fathom Award winner for the Best Travel Blogs and Websites of 2018, run culinary walking tours in off-beat, culturally diverse cities around the world, including New York. Fathom editor Daniel Schwartz decided to take one for a spin — in the Queens neighborhood he grew up in.QUEENS, New York – As much as I delight in eating my way around the world, I take real pleasure in chowing down in my own b

It may not be possible to fully experience the best of Glasgows centuries-old drinking culture in one weekend, but that didnt stop travel writer Paul Jebara from trying. After extensive research (drinking, followed by more drinking) he recommends these cant-miss spots for the ultimate boozy tour of Glasgow. GLASGOW, Scotland – During a long weekend in Scotland’s largest city, I quickly realized that Glaswegians love their booze —

Every year, Good Food Foundation executive director Sarah Weiner meets with the countrys best food retailers to help coordinate blind tastings of thousands of tasty, authentic, and responsibly made products for the Good Food Awards in San Francisco, a celebration of culinary excellence and sustainability. Suffice it to say, Weiner has her ear to the ground when it comes to tasty, ethically made treats. She selected a few of her current

In the land of wine, sake is taking center stage. Daniel Bromberg, certified sake advisor and sake sommelier at San Franciscos new fine-dining hotspot Avery, knows where to find amazing sake selections in the Bay Area. He shares hidden gems in the form of rice wine shops, izakayas, and homestyle Japanese restaurants. SAN FRANCISCO – My love of sake began in 2006 as a medical school student in Cleveland and deepened in th

On a fast and furious trip to Vietnam, Fathoms Berit Baugher slows down for Hội An’s most charming tea parlor.VIETNAM - The problem with covering a lot of ground in a short amount of time is that just as you find something to love, it’s time to move on. This will inevitably leave you thinking and longing for whatever it was – a peaceful bookstore, a handsome Italian, or a small teahouse on a busy street in Hội An. I was on a whirlwind tour

New York City chef Jeremy Salamon has been traveling to Hungary to visit family since childhood. On recent trips, hes made it his mission to further explore Hungarian culture and cuisine, seeking out new flavors to deliver to his guests at The Eddy, one of the few Hungarian-influenced restaurants in New York City. These are the places he goes to for inspiration and memorable meals.BUDAPEST — My fascination with Hungary began with my g

No need to stay on Hong Kong Island for a good meal. Foodies can make an epic, finger-licking tour for themselves on the mainland, in Kowloon.HONG KONG — If there was one takeaway from my week-long trip to Hong Kong, it would be that the city and its seven million inhabitants take Michelin stars very seriously. Considered the culinary capital of Asia, Hong Kong’s rich and varied food scene has garnered a reputation as one of the world

As part of our year-long celebration on great women in travel, were shining a spotlight on Iceland. When it comes to equality for women, the country is ahead of curve. These five female culinary entrepreneurs are showing us how its done.ICELAND — On January 1, Iceland passed the world’s first equal pay for equal work law. Under the Equal Pay Standard, the legislation requires that companies with 25 or more employees obtain certificati

A Perth native waxes — poetically, hungrily — about the culinary scene in Western Australia.MARGARET RIVER, Western Australia – Foraged food and gourmet meals might seem an incongruous pairing, but down under we like to do things differently. Its little surprise the best bushtucker (sustenance from the Australian wilderness) and fine dining are found in the same spot. After a three-hour scenic drive from Perth, Western Australia

Fine dining and family dinner don’t have to be mutually exclusive experiences. Sprinkles co-founder Candace Nelson found New York City eateries that didn’t sacrifice flavor to keep her little diners happy.NEW YORK CITY – As someone who works in food and is constantly seeking new restaurants in my Los Angeles backyard, New York City is always at the top of my list for domestic travel. Because the food is worth the trek, I always center my it

In honor of National Rosé Day, we tapped Kristin Tice Studeman – founder of The Rosé Project, a rosé-focused pop-up dinner series in New York City – for a list of her favorite restaurants, bars, and wine shops for indulging in the perfect glass of pink.ShopVerve Wine24 Hubert St.; +1-212-810-2899One of my favorite wine shops to pick up great rosés from all over the globe. If you are looking for more unique rosés that pair well with foo

We tapped Amy Fraser, a New Zealand native and the founder of OKREAL, a website and community that empowers women through curated wisdom shared via mentor circles, for a hit list of her top spots for eating, drinking, and shopping in Auckland.AUCKLAND, New Zealand – After living in New York City for the past nine years, I recently returned to the fair shores of New Zealand, my home country, to have my first baby. I have loved rediscovering

Soul-searching in notoriously blissful Indonesia can be hungry work. Restaurateur and chef Janine Booth takes us on a culinary tour of Bali.BALI, Indonesia — Bali is a magical place filled with lush tropical plants, bustling streets, great beaches, and an incredible food scene. Because I grew up in Australia, an easy three-hour flight away, Bali is a place I hold very close to my heart. Now that I live in the United States, it takes m

San Juan, Puerto Rico, beckons tourists back with its food scene, a blend of the islands many cultural influences.SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — There is a particular expression people make when you tell them you are going to Puerto Rico — raised eyebrows and a bit of a grimace, as if they are bracing for the worst. The headlines pouring out of the island are still bad, the death toll is still an unknown, a huge chunk of the population

The scruffy surf haven-turned-family-friendly beach town on Long Islands East End has no shortage of delicious food, from throwback seafood shacks to beachfront fine-dining. For an authentic Montauk foodie experience, we asked Tyler Aposhian, the general manager of popular hotel and hotspot Ruschmeyers for his best local joints in town. MONTAUK — In May 2012, I moved to Montauk for the summer, trading my regular three-hour commute to

The hipster epicenter of Los Angeles — Silver Lake, Echo Park, Los Feliz, and DTLA — has an incredible dining and drinking scene. To navigate the best of the best, we tapped California native and Eastside resident Ryan Bailey, who runs the wine program at the newly opened NoMad Hotel Downtown.LOS ANGELES – Ever since my first visit to LA fifteen years ago, I knew the Eastside was my speed. I officially made the move from Br

Shes been summering in Quonochaontaug (Quonnie!) for as long as she can remember — and wants to keep it that way. In the meantime, Ali Rickards (Tracy Andersons right-hand-woman) parts with a few tips for visitors to the Rhode Island coastal town.QUONOCHAONTAUG, Rhode Island – Being the smallest state in our country, Rhode Island never seems to get the attention it deserves. Boardwalks are just literally

When you are hungry and in love, there’s no better place to explore together than the hills beyond Rome.UMBRIA, Italy - Lets just get married. Im not sure which one of us said it. My boyfriend, Sean, and I sat outside Casale Satriano, the four-hundred-year-old farmhouse where we had been staying. A quintessentially Umbrian view stretched in front of us: olive groves, grape vines, and pastel farmhouses as far as we could see. On our second b

The appeal of Verbier doesnt melt away with the snow. The high-end ski village offers outdoor activities, delicious restaurants, and a surprisingly impressive wine region all year long.VERBIER, Switzerland — The ski season may have come to a close, but chic Verbier in the Swiss Alps is a year-round destination that loses none of its charm with the change of seasons. Yes, the skiing can last until the end of April, a period gloriously