Restaurant

Local budget-friendly spots serving large portions of roasted chicken and Peruvian-style Chinese food.

A small Cuban ice cream shop on Calle Ocho, known for the giant cone above its door and for Abuela María: guava, cream cheese and Maria biscuits in vanilla.

Bacchus Restaurant serves traditional Maltese dishes inside historic stone vaults within the fortified city of Mdina.

A central eatery serving traditional local recipes with a modern and comfortable atmosphere.

Gioras Bakery on Agiou Efthimiou has traded since 1420 and is still run by the same family. Everything is baked in a wood-fired oven and the range is firmly local rather than tourist-facing.

A Cuban restaurant and rum bar on Miami Beach with a 1950s Havana theme, serving shredded crispy chicken, fish, plantains and Cuban espresso alongside rum cocktails.

Founded in 1987, Jumbo Seafood is a well-known Singapore restaurant serving Chilli Crab and Black Pepper Crab.

This industrial EaDo bakery serves espresso and unique pastries like beef pho kolaches.

A family-run fish tavern on Mykonos dating to the late 1960s, named after its fisherman founder. The menu changes daily based on the morning catch, with staff guiding you on what to order.

A bistro in Athens' Plaka neighbourhood, suited to a casual drink or coffee while exploring nearby ruins. No reservation needed for a simple stop during a day of sightseeing.

A dessert café on Triq San Pawl in Rabat, near Mdina, serving crêpes, gelato, granita, milkshakes, cheesecake and brioche stuffed with gelato, with outdoor seating available.

A San Isidro restaurant serving innovative fusion dishes in a quiet neighborhood setting.

A popular Lima sandwich shop serving traditional fried pork and turkey on crusty bread.

A fairytale-themed café in Athens' Psyri neighbourhood, near Monastiraki. Décor changes seasonally and spills into the alleyway. The menu includes cakes and crêpes, and staff wear costumes.

Lotza is a cafe in Oia, Santorini, with views over the caldera and blue-domed rooftops. It serves light bites, Greek pastries and iced coffee at reasonable prices for the area.

Traditional Lima cafe known for sugar-dusted churros, chocolate fillings, and artisan ice cream.

Maxwell Food Centre in Singapore's Chinatown has over 100 hawker stalls serving local dishes including Tian Tian Chicken Rice and fried oyster omelette.

A casual spot near the main square serving traditional Andean grilled meats and local specialties.

Mercado San Martín is a food hall in Miraflores, Lima, offering traditional Peruvian and international street food under one roof, inspired by markets such as Madrid's San Miguel.

A two-story Pan-Asian restaurant at Disney Springs featuring sushi, dim sum, and Peking duck.

A Cusco restaurant serving traditional organic dishes sourced directly from local farmers and seed guardians.

A lively Cuban bar and kitchen on Calle Ocho, known for its mojitos and for the best Cuban sandwich of our trip.

A casual family restaurant near malls known for unlimited breadsticks and affordable pasta meals.

A long-running Cuban bakery on Calle Ocho for guava pastelitos, ham croquetas and a tiny, very sweet Cuban coffee.

A community-run kitchen serving farm-to-table meals that fund local schools and small businesses.

A central restaurant in the main square serving roast chicken and wood-fired pizza.

A seafood restaurant on a pier over the water where you can watch surfers.

A casual waterfront restaurant near the port where you can watch cruise ships dock.

A local eatery serving traditional Peruvian dishes including grilled alpaca meat and regional favorites.

A no-frills souvlaki spot in Mykonos Town serving traditional grilled dishes, pittas and salads at prices considered reasonable by island standards. Has a terrace and suits walk-ins.

Seaside Kiosk is a beachfront restaurant on Triq It-Trunciera in San Pawl il-Baħar. It serves fish and chips among its offerings.

A casual American restaurant featuring hand-cut steaks, free rolls, and staff line dancing.

Toast Box is a modern Singapore restaurant chain serving traditional Singaporean breakfast, including kaya toast, inspired by the coffee and breakfast shops of 1960s Singapore.

A Wynwood branch of the Portland doughnut shop, with a bright, quirky interior, pink boxes and doughnuts piled high with toppings.

An upscale waterfront restaurant in Galveston serving fresh local seafood with views of the harbor.

An open-air venue in Miami's Wynwood arts district, combining retail stalls, art spaces, food trucks and cocktail bars in one outdoor setting.