Edition Seven

Reflections: On Culinary Taste

Food: Now, I think that is something we can all get behind! And this edition On Taste is our (and some of our members') favorite spots across the planet in which to indulge: The places we crave. The bites we yearn for once again. Moments with food that somehow left an indelible impression on our traveling psyche and palettes.

But, when a travel authority starts talking about great cuisine, it ultimately ends up about overly fancy or ornate places that are meant for once-in-a-lifetime occasions. (And once-in-a-lifetime budgets.) Granted, we have our fair share of stars and “top” places in this edition. The majority of these pontifications, however, are anything but. Sometimes, an ordinary place takes us by surprise. It could be a little-visited café, a simple bakery, or even a food cart that just resonates. Continue Reading

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Our Favorite Eats - Syllogi’s Shortlist

Where we are definitely making reservations again

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Map: Syllogi’s Shortlist

Mapping our favorite reservations around the world. Download it here. 🗝️

Eat: Faro, Hobart, Tasmania

A weird dining favorite among all favorites. Read more. 🗝️

On Location: Culinary São Tomé: Food from the Island Gods

While looking for chocolate, a favorite meal at the ends of the Earth (in Central Africa).

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Eat: The Jane, Antwerp, Belgium

Another stunning dining favorite among all favorites. Read more. 🗝️

From the Forum:

What's Best Meal You've Ever Had?

We asked our Travellers Club members what they consider to be their favorite restaurant/dining experience. We’ve got a well-travelled bunch, whose answers spanned the globe:

Tabitha - “Le Petit Chatelet next to Shakespeare and Co. in Paris and Sazón in Santa Fe, New Mexico."

Vanessa - “Caseificio Borderi in Sicily takes the gold medal which is home to probably the world's best sandwich."

Gregory - “Ristorante Contraste in Milan immediately came to mind!"

Beth - “A cooking class in the Philippines. Market tour, boat tour, and then cooking a feast. Highly recommend!”

Mia - “Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid! You can get any kind of paella and cheeses.”

Heather - "The appetizer where they wash your hands in chocolate at El Cielo in Miami!"

Our Favorite Grocers in New York, Paris, and the Caribbean

Grocery Shopping is a big part of the Travel Experience

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In Memorium: Caro Mi, Tryon, North Carolina

An authentic country favorite, now washed away by Helene. Read more. 🗝️

Resources and Intel

Intel: When in Japan, Grab Snacks at the 7-11

For the best, most convenient eats. Read more.

Resource: Don’t Tip! You might offend your hosts.

Some places, a gratuity is not only unexpected, but it could be offensive. Read more.

Resource: Dining Etiquette Around the World

Do/Don’t Burp after dinner! Read more.

Contemplate: A Different Kind of "Taste"

Authentic taste - a future luxury for those overwhelmed by internet search.

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Musings

Syllogi’s ‘Musings’ is a series helping you paint a picture of a destination while traveling from your living room.

Follow: The Best Foodie Accounts

For Dreaming of: Getting insider recommendations. Read More.

Watch: Hollywood’s Most Iconic Dining Scenes

For Dreaming of: A dinner probably gone very wrong. Read more.

Read: The Worst Michelin Starred Restaurant, Ever

For Dreaming of: A Culinary Disappointment. Read More.

Beauty: Jamaica Inn, Ocho Rios, Jamaica

You wouldn’t know it, but just beyond this elegant afternoon tea on your private balcony are some of the most azure waters you’ve ever seen, cradled by this periwinkle blue-hued, classic hotel.

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