Culinary Backstreets

Handmade Osaka, our new food tour through Tenmabashi, is now open. Glass artisans, soba masters, tofu makers, market sushi, okonomiyaki, and a bowl of miso soup that changes everything. Read the story and book your spot → hubs.la/Q04cHPvT0

As the temperature soars in Bangkok, it means two things: the arrival of Songkran, the Thai New year in April, and the much-anticipated season of a unique dish known as khao chae. Find out more about this under-the-radar dish: hubs.la/Q04bxsz-0

Omoide Yokocho is a delightful dive into the past. hubs.la/Q04bxrSk0

Boca del Río in Mexico City's San Rafael has been serving fresh seafood and warm hospitality for over 80 years. hubs.la/Q04bw-800

Cha’houla in Marseille's Saint-Pierre district is putting Comorian cuisine on the map. Owner Fayad Hassani serves up traditional dishes like madaba and n’tibe, bringing flavors from the Comoros Islands to the heart of France. hubs.la/Q04brVfV0

A flaky snack along the route of our Post-Colonial Lisbon tour! Want to try it for yourself? Head this way: hubs.la/Q04bxv9R0 #CulinaryBackstreets #Lisbon #LisbonEats

Osaka's food reputation is earned. But the real story is shokunin, a lifelong devotion to craft that shows up in a soba master's hands, a glass artisan's cut, a sushi chef's knife work. Our new Tenmabashi tour follows that thread → hubs.la/Q04c5SlL0

Narrowing down Izmir’s offerings isn't easy, but we’ve compiled a list of dishes endorsed by locals. Some of these are legends found nowhere else. Others are national staples that reach their perfected form in Izmir’s bazaars and backstreets. hubs.la/Q04brBTs0

With its prodigious array of baked goods, penchant for seasonal seafood, and reputation for excellent meze and olive oil-based dishes, Izmir has much to offer the curious and hungry visitor. hubs.la/Q04bxnTM0

Though early spring can mean tricky weather in Athens, by April the sun is out and the city is thrumming. CB Athens Bureau Chief Carolina Doriti shares her perfect spring day walk in the city, stopping for small bites and drinks along the way. hubs.la/Q04bxv0R0

Every spring, we feel relentlessly pulled to the south where the sunshine is unambiguously warming, the wildflowers pop across the fields, and the sea sparkles like a bright blue promise. And also, there is wine. hubs.la/Q04bxsv_0

Being a street butcher in Naples is not for the faint of heart says Gaetano Iavarone, part of the invincible team behind Macelleria Iavarone, a butcher shop in Naples’ Sant’Antonio Market. Enter the shop with us: hubs.la/Q04bx2290

What does Porto look like on a perfect spring day? Portugal’s second city is completely transformed when the season of flowers arrives: the weather and the mood gets sunny, lively, and colorful, an invitation for locals and tourists to go outdoors. hubs.la/Q04brgLH0

Spring is a season many Angelenos celebrate. It signals the arrival of wildflowers and the beginning of spot prawn season, two uniquely Californian events that are great reasons to celebrate. Find our guide to enjoying spring to the fullest: hubs.la/Q049Hk2k0

What’s on the menu when spring rolls around in Naples? We’re talking freschissimo and panino napoletano in a beautiful courtyard, a takeaway spaghetti di gragnano, coffee with a view and more, which you can enjoy all at once on a perfect spring day. hubs.la/Q049H2LG0

Celebrate Greek Easter with a taste of Karpathos! Discover the traditional stuffed lamb roulade recipe and bring authentic flavors to your table. hubs.la/Q049GWYq0

Head straight to the good stuff with our guide to essential dining in Madrid: hubs.la/Q049G-kM0

Forget about Christmas. In Greece, Easter is the main event, one where food, naturally, plays a starring role. Read about the main dishes here: hubs.la/Q049G_br0

A culinary walk down Calle Santa Isabel involves an award-winning pan-Asian street food stall and a delightful Colombian-Italian spot in the Mercado Antón Martín, then head to a modern tavern offering around 20 small tapas – and this is just the beginning. hubs.la/Q049G-DZ0

How can you spend a dreamy spring day in Athens? Carolina Doriti has a few ideas: hubs.la/Q049G-rF0