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Mussels at De Noordzee, Brussels
Squeeze in amid the regulars at this outdoor fish stall—they’re all devouring massive plates of perfectly steamed mussels. $$
Steak at La Cabrera, Buenos Aires
For God’s sake, you’re in B.A.—you’ll need a good rib eye, plus sweetbreads and chorizo and a nice earthy Malbec. Find all of the above at Palermo’s most beloved grill house. $$
Karoo Dorper Lamb at Carne SA, Cape Town
South Africa is renowned for its free-range lamb, and this restaurant is the place to try it—straight from the owner’s farm and impeccably grilled over coal. $$$
Chà Cá at Chà Cá Thăng Long, Hanoi, Vietnam
Northern Vietnam’s signature seafood dish takes a star turn at this Old Quarter canteen. Firm white snakehead fish is marinated in galangal, shrimp paste, and turmeric, then sautéed at your table over a charcoal burner and served with vermicelli noodles, fish sauce, and a mountain of dill. $
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Tacos at Wayané, Mérida, Mexico
Yucatecans believe that the biggest meal of the day should be the first. So they arrive in droves to this corner stand come seven in the morning for addictive tacos such as chaya con huevos (eggs with chaya leaf) and castakan (twice-fried pork belly). 52-999/927-4160. $
Pao Bhaji on Chowpatty Beach, Mumbai
On balmy evenings along this bustling strip of sand, vendors hawk irresistible snacks to strolling couples and families. Look for pao bhaji, a mouth-tingling vegetable-and-potato stir-fry that’s sopped up with a billowy roll. Northern Marine Dr. $
Fried Chicken at Hattie B’s, Nashville
Opened last year by a father-and-son team, Hattie B’s quickly became the spot for fiery, cayenne-infused, Nashville-style deep-fried “hot chicken.” Cool your palate with a craft beer and killer pimento mac-and-cheese. $$
Cacio e Pepe at Sora Margherita, Rome
The most delicious plate of pasta in Rome is served in a narrow space with 15 paper-topped tables: cacio e pepe with pecorino and handmade noodles, garnished upon request with a generous dollop of sheep’s-milk ricotta. $$
Restaurant Pricing Key$ Less than $25$$ $25 to $75$$$ $75 to $150$$$$ More than $150
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Sora Margherita
Just finding the entrance to Sora Margherita is part of the experience at this hole-in-the-wall trattoria in the old Jewish ghetto. Hidden behind a red braided curtain, the unmarked door leads to a small room with simple wooden chairs, white-clothed tables, and dozens of articles and snapshots lining the walls. The daily specials are handwritten on butcher’s paper, although the servers may simply make suggestions rather than offering the menu. The dishes combine traditional Roman recipes with Jewish influences and include such signatures as the fried artichokes and fettuccine a cacio e pepe (homemade pasta with parmesan and fresh pepper).
Wayané
Yucatecans believe that the biggest meal of the day should be the first. So they arrive in droves to this corner stand come seven in the morning for addictive tacos such as chaya con huevos (eggs with chaya leaf) and castakan (twice-fried pork belly).
Chà Cá Thăng Long
Northern Vietnam’s signature seafood dish takes a star turn at this Old Quarter canteen. Firm white snakehead fish is marinated in galangal, shrimp paste, and turmeric, then sautéed at your table over a charcoal burner and served with vermicelli noodles, fish sauce, and a mountain of dill.
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Mussels at De Noordzee, Brussels
Squeeze in amid the regulars at this outdoor fish stall—they’re all devouring massive plates of perfectly steamed mussels. $$
Steak at La Cabrera, Buenos Aires
For God’s sake, you’re in B.A.—you’ll need a good rib eye, plus sweetbreads and chorizo and a nice earthy Malbec. Find all of the above at Palermo’s most beloved grill house. $$
Karoo Dorper Lamb at Carne SA, Cape Town
South Africa is renowned for its free-range lamb, and this restaurant is the place to try it—straight from the owner’s farm and impeccably grilled over coal. $$$
Chà Cá at Chà Cá Thăng Long, Hanoi, Vietnam
Northern Vietnam’s signature seafood dish takes a star turn at this Old Quarter canteen. Firm white snakehead fish is marinated in galangal, shrimp paste, and turmeric, then sautéed at your table over a charcoal burner and served with vermicelli noodles, fish sauce, and a mountain of dill. $
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Tacos at Wayané, Mérida, Mexico
Yucatecans believe that the biggest meal of the day should be the first. So they arrive in droves to this corner stand come seven in the morning for addictive tacos such as chaya con huevos (eggs with chaya leaf) and castakan (twice-fried pork belly). 52-999/927-4160. $
Pao Bhaji on Chowpatty Beach, Mumbai
On balmy evenings along this bustling strip of sand, vendors hawk irresistible snacks to strolling couples and families. Look for pao bhaji, a mouth-tingling vegetable-and-potato stir-fry that’s sopped up with a billowy roll. Northern Marine Dr. $
Fried Chicken at Hattie B’s, Nashville
Opened last year by a father-and-son team, Hattie B’s quickly became the spot for fiery, cayenne-infused, Nashville-style deep-fried “hot chicken.” Cool your palate with a craft beer and killer pimento mac-and-cheese. $$
Cacio e Pepe at Sora Margherita, Rome
The most delicious plate of pasta in Rome is served in a narrow space with 15 paper-topped tables: cacio e pepe with pecorino and handmade noodles, garnished upon request with a generous dollop of sheep’s-milk ricotta. $$
Restaurant Pricing Key$ Less than $25$$ $25 to $75$$$ $75 to $150$$$$ More than $150
Sora Margherita
Just finding the entrance to Sora Margherita is part of the experience at this hole-in-the-wall trattoria in the old Jewish ghetto. Hidden behind a red braided curtain, the unmarked door leads to a small room with simple wooden chairs, white-clothed tables, and dozens of articles and snapshots lining the walls. The daily specials are handwritten on butcher’s paper, although the servers may simply make suggestions rather than offering the menu. The dishes combine traditional Roman recipes with Jewish influences and include such signatures as the fried artichokes and fettuccine a cacio e pepe (homemade pasta with parmesan and fresh pepper).
Wayané
Yucatecans believe that the biggest meal of the day should be the first. So they arrive in droves to this corner stand come seven in the morning for addictive tacos such as chaya con huevos (eggs with chaya leaf) and castakan (twice-fried pork belly).
Chà Cá Thăng Long
Northern Vietnam’s signature seafood dish takes a star turn at this Old Quarter canteen. Firm white snakehead fish is marinated in galangal, shrimp paste, and turmeric, then sautéed at your table over a charcoal burner and served with vermicelli noodles, fish sauce, and a mountain of dill.
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