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Austin Bush

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I am a writer and photographer based in Bangkok, Thailand. I have contributed words and/or photos to just about every major food and travel magazine and website out there. The Food of Northern Thailand (Clarkson Potter), which I wrote and photographed, was a finalist for the 2019 James Beard Foundation Book Awards and shortlisted for the 2019 Art of Eating Prize. @bushaustin
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The Fantastic, Fading Retro Diners of Hong Kong

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The Fantastic, Fading Retro Diners of Hong Kong

Today, cha chaan tengs face steep competition from modern coffee shops and fast food.

By Austin Bush
Order fideuà loaded with meat and seafood at Xiringuito Escribà.

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Gastro Obscura's 10 Essential Places to Eat and Drink in Barcelona

Scout out rare Catalan “sea and mountain” specialties, superlative hot chocolate, and boozy “fork breakfasts.”

By Austin Bush
The food of southern Thailand is immensely diverse and delicious.

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Gastro Obscura’s 12 Essential Places to Eat in Southern Thailand

From incendiary fish curries to rare desserts to sublime fried chicken, here are some of the best places to dine across the region.

By Austin Bush
Pastel de nata may be Portugal's most famous culinary export, but it's just the tip of the iceberg.

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Gastro Obscura's 10 Essential Places to Eat and Drink in Portugal

Transcendently flaky pastéis de nata, superb tinned fish, and fragrant fortified wines await.

By Austin Bush
La Bague de Kenza specializes in jewel-like Algerian sweets.

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Gastro Obscura's 13 Essential Places to Visit While in Paris

From Algerian sweets to Tunisian snacks to a mind-altering ham sandwich, go beyond the tropes and the tourist traps on this itinerary.

By Austin Bush
Diners in the backyard at Furancho Cadaval.

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Every Summer, Galician Winemakers Turn Their Homes Into Restaurants

What started as a way to sell excess wine has become a beloved custom.

By Austin Bush
A stir-fry of  minced pork, holy basil, and dried marijuana leaves at Ban Lao Reung, the first restaurant in Thailand to cook with the ingredient.

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In Thailand, Traditional Cannabis Cuisine Is Back on the Menu

Cooking with marijuana is about umami and taste.

By Austin Bush
Ai Thong, a trained macaque, harvests coconuts in a family's backyard.

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These Money-Making Monkeys Have Jobs Picking Coconuts

In Thailand, humans and simians share harvesting duties.

By Austin Bush

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