Whether you’re craving cozy bistros, buzzing street markets, or Michelin-star magic, these foodie-friendly destinations serve up unforgettable bites and vibes.
Here are the best weekend getaways guaranteed to satisfy your cravings and feed your wanderlust.
Start your weekend at Time Out Market for a curated taste of the city’s top chefs.
Grab dinner at Taberna Sal Grosso for rustic Portuguese fare, and don’t miss a pastel de nata (or five) at Manteigaria.
Top it off with sunset drinks at Park, a rooftop bar literally on top of a car park.
Hop from bar to bar in the Parte Vieja (Old Town) for pintxos – mini masterpieces on bread.
Try Gandarias or Borda Berri, and if you’re feeling fancy, book a tasting at Arzak.
Order fresh tagliatelle al ragù at Osteria dell’Orsa, shop for mortadella and Parmigiano Reggiano at Mercato di Mezzo, and sip wine in the medieval alleys around Via Pescherie Vecchie.
Your pasta-loving soul will thank you.
Hit up Café du Monde for beignets and chicory coffee, slurp gumbo at Commander’s Palace, and explore Creole classics in the Garden District.
Late-night? Po’ boys at Verti Marte never miss.
Savor sushi breakfasts at Toyosu Market, try steaming ramen from Ichiran, and discover hidden izakayas in Golden Gai.
For an upscale twist, book a counter at Sushi Saito (if you can score a reservation).
Tokyo is precision, chaos, and umami – on every corner.
Dine in a traditional bouchon like Café des Fédérations, explore the legendary Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, and sip local Beaujolais in a wine cave.
This one’s for the slow eaters and cheese dreamers.
Try Hardware Société for baked eggs, explore Queen Victoria Market for multicultural snacks, and check out Chin Chin for funky Thai with a twist.
Coffee? Anywhere in Fitzroy.
Honestly, you can’t go wrong.
Start at Mercado de San Juan for insects, exotic meats, and gourmet cheeses.
Sample tacos al pastor from El Huequito, sip mezcal cocktails in Roma Norte, and splurge at Pujol, ranked among the world’s best restaurants.
You’ll leave stuffed and in love.
Try Casa Guedes for the legendary pork sandwich with Serra cheese, taste fresh fish in Matosinhos, and sip aged tawny at Graham’s Port Lodge with Douro River views.
Warning: you’ll never want to leave.
Start your day with cardamom buns at Hart Bageri, try open-faced sandwiches (smørrebrød) at Aamanns, and taste reinvention at Noma.
PS: The Torvehallerne food hall is snack heaven..
Book early – especially for tasting menus and foodie tours.
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