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For one of Rome’s finest renditions of cacio e pepe, head straight to this osteria.

This massive cave is a sight to behold.

Since 1999, this gelateria founded by a string instrument maker has been turning out some of Rome’s best scoops.

Crispy, cheesy rice balls—the Roman answer to arancini—take center stage here.

The last surviving bastion of the Baquet restaurant empire serves up superb soul food.

Dine on Isan-style specialties lovingly rendered in all their fiery, umami-loaded glory.

Feast on twice-cooked goat with plantains and other Haitian street food dishes.

Fully ignoring any conventions of fine dining, chef Peter Vazquez turns out some of the best meals in the city in takeaway containers.

Rise early for Kaitlin Guerin’s coveted sweet and savory pastries.

Southern comfort food is on the menu at this neighborhood favorite.

This non-profit restaurant offers job training and skills to members of the Central City community.

On the grounds of the famous Qutab Minar lies another unfinished tower meant to be twice as tall.

Time-travel through Thai cuisine drawn from vintage cookbooks and little-known ingredients.

Since 1929, this institution has been serving one of the most celebrated po’ boys in New Orleans.

The oldest known standing wooden building in the world is a chamber inside a burial mound.

This neon-lit back-alley spot deals in good vibes and curries that pack a punch.

Bangkok’s most beloved fried chicken spot lets its garlic-burrowed birds do the talking.

Home to secret lakes and hidden temples.

Miners in Michigan developed a taste for Cornish beef pasties, which this roadside stand has been selling since 1947.

For more than 30 years, this stalwart has been one of the few restaurants in Bangkok specializing in northern Thai cuisine.

This old-fashioned confectionary has been family owned and operated for more than a century.

An old locomotive hides deep in the forest.

Near Dresden, a scenic medieval castle ruin offers atmospheric views, educational ties to forestry, and a glimpse into Saxony’s past.

A Texas-sized secondhand bookstore features 54,000 square feet of books, music, and media.