Sometimes you want to travel like a boss, and sometimes you just want to travel like a chef. At Fathom, we tend to lead with our appetites when we travel. And when we do, nothing is tastier than letting a great chef lead the charge.The local joints, mom-and-pops, and white-tablecloth spots that chefs love around the world.

Zachary Golper, chef/owner of Brooklyn bakery Bien Cuit, along food writer Peter Kaminsky, taste-tested their way through New York City while researching the cookbook Bien Cuit: The Art of Bread. They were kind enough to share the recipe for Lithuanian table bread, a subtle and slightly sweet loaf with a dense crumb.One of the last outposts of a once rock-solid Polish enclave on the border of Sunset Park and Park Slope is Jubilat Provisions

What we were clicking on and talking about this week at #FathomHQ, when were not thinking about the legendary artists weve just lost.The people of Japan have a strong cultural connection to their environment. But a citizen-run zero-waste program with 34 categories of recyclable items? Thats love on another level. – Daniel, editorial assistantArtCodeData and Open Access are creating a world metro map made up of 214 public transit syste

INSTAGRAM – Miami is way more than booze, boobs, bills, and bling. (Though theres plenty of those things, too.) Take a quick tour of the cultural, architectural, and poolside food highlights.BUT WAIT, THERES MOREFathoms Miami GuideHometown Debrief: Miamis Design DistrictWhat Doesnt Suck in South Beach?

What we were clicking on and talking about this week at #FathomHQ.This week, my goal is to visit a rectangular cutout in a storefront gate in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, that serves Caribbean curry and a restaurant in the basement of a Midtown Manhattan office building that serves foods straight from Japan. Theyre two of the ten best hidden restaurants in New York City from 2015. – Daniel, editorial assistantAdding this book on Singapore

When you need to make space in your carry-on, those full-size beauty products are the first to go. Travel light, but with the full support of your beauty arsenal, by packing these nine single-serve products.

What we were clicking on and talking about this week at #FathomHQ.A man, a van, a plan. Watching this English guy convert a van into his mobile home is ingenuity at its finest. The Van Dog Traveller has been on the road since 2013, blogging about his adventures. – Pavia, CEOIm eagerly awaiting the reopening of Fort Gansevoort Barbecue this Spring. The plan: Browse the arts and crafts inside the three-story Greek Revival row

NEW YORK - When we launched Fathom, it was with the simple mission of finding and sharing the worlds most special places. Sometimes thats a restaurant, sometimes its a beach, sometimes its people making the world a better place.Like The Small Things, a non-government childrens charity that operates in a village in the Meru district of Tanzania. Its an organization that we have written about before that supports and empowers happy famil

Finding the perfect gift for a worldly traveler can be stressful. Those jetsetters have seen it all — and more. We searched high and low (and all over the globe) to bring you a selection of unique Valentines, including baby elephants, stationery that stands the test of time, and a way-cooler alternative to a dozen roses. Start shopping.

What we were clicking on and talking about this week at #FathomHQ.OMG! I figured out why Americans of the 1930s and 40s talked with an English accent. – Daniel, editorial assistantSpeaking of how English got to be that way, Messy Nessy Chic also found a fun cartoon video about hidden French phrases in English words. Like debonair, which is made from de bon air. – Pavia, founderCouldnt make it to Mardi Gras this year? P

My souvenir of choice is a nice bar of chocolate. It doesnt take up too much space in my suitcase. It doesnt take up any room on my shelves. Even the fanciest bar is relatiely affordable. And its low commitment — Ive yet to experience buyers remorse for the sweet stuff.I tend to lean dark, searching for the highest percentage of cacao, and cant resist a beautifully designed wrapper. (Many thanks to Mast Brothers for upping the chocola

What we were clicking on and talking about this week at #FathomHQ (when were not rolling our eyes about what happened in New Hampshire).Our great pal (and Fathom contributor) Katie Parla has relaunched her website, and its full of delicious Roman intel — restaurants, tours, itineraries, videos, wine and craft beer tastings. This is gearing up to be a great season for her: Her terrific book, Tasting Rome: Fresh Flavors and Forgotten Re

Fathom is live in Singapore for the 15-day Lunar New Year festivities. Heres whats happening.SINGAPORE – Fathom assistant editor Becky Cheang went home to Singapore for Lunar New Year, and took us along for the ride. A ride that includes hanging lanterns, intricate stationery, dazzling architecture, and more food than anyone could possibly finish in ten feasts.Go, Monkey!Check out the new year celebration in 18 great shots.FOLLOW FATH