Places Edited by Sam O'Brien

At this sweet shop, the descendants of a royal chef serve up the fudge-like dessert his ancestor invented for a king.

Giant cauldrons overflow with Uzbekistan's favorite rice dish at this cavernous dining hall.

A shining treasure trove of fine Mexican silver dating back to the 15th century.

A favorite haunt of Delhi's politicos and intellectuals, this old-school coffee shop was shut down under Indira Gandhi's Emergency.

If you've ever wondered at which cycle of the moon you’re supposed to spread manure produced by your guinea pigs, this is the place for you.

Outside a market, beautiful murals pay tribute to fruit sellers and farmers, as well as a few legendary artists.

Enjoy classic musicals with a home-cooked meal at this former staple of American social life.

Enjoy coffee and cake while viewing antique medical equipment at this unique cafe.

This secluded date farm can be reached only by following a bumpy, single-lane desert road.

This operational mill has survived centuries of destruction and construction.

Nestled among the artifacts of the National Crafts Museum, this hidden gem offers hard-to-find regional foods from all over India.

Little India's hidden gem of kindness and good food.

Come for the pizza, stay for a performance on the world's largest theater pipe organ.

The whiskey producer's archives includes a historical list of infractions committed by and associated penalties exacted upon employees.

An IT-specialist-turned-farmer reintroduces an Austrian food tradition while promoting snails as a sustainable "future food" option.

This mosaic-covered bar is brimming with curated curios.

The only certified Trappist brewery outside of Europe hides in the central Massachusetts hills.

This petite cutlery factory sits on the foundations of a defunct gasworks.

A tiny village is home to the world's only diner completely devoted to the many varieties of traditional Swedish dumplings.

Stepping inside this coffee shop is a journey through time.

Located in a Civil War era building, this café is engrained with the spirit of Edgar Allen Poe.

A giant concrete churn carries the legacy of American resilience, unity, and greed.

This Hollywood dive houses a mural painted by the artists who animated its namesake film.

This “peasant café” in the middle of Tokyo re-creates the atmosphere of the Japanese countryside.