Priority Pass lounge with a free speciality coffee bar (kyoto cold brew, siphon, Chemex, espresso on offer), fresh fruit, massages, and showers. They even gave us a cart ride to our gate. Surprisingly good compared to what you see from the outside. Lounge 19 is the one slightly further from the security area - prefer the other space which you'll see right after duty free post-security, roughly the same amenities but better light. That said, great service here.
Airport location of the famous churreria. Cheerful update to their timeless design brings a smile to my face when I order a churro and chocolate here. By Hall F, outside security.
Proper sushi at Terminal 2 by Kobayashi group. Want to go.
Proper coffee, pastries and katsu sandwiches at Terminal 2.
Ariel runs a great specialty coffee shop in the center of Panajachel, roasting Guatemalan beans in-house. Chemex and a variety of preparations available. Latte art is 👌
Want to go. Elements of the NoMad, Bowery Hotel, through a South Texas lens. Photo via @thehotelemma (Instagram)
Want to go.
Want to go for irreverent, indulgent sandwiches. Photo via @bill_addison (Instagram). Bon Appetit’s best new restaurant in America for 2017.
Fantastic seafood tacos. Don’t miss the scallops when available.
Food hall recommended by Zachary Becerra. Want to go.
Want to go.
Homey (but well air conditioned), nautically themed hot spot with phenom seafood and cocktails. A local must!
Want to go.
Want to go. (04 Jun 2018)
Want to go. Photo via @hereslookinatyou on Instagram. (04 Jun 2018)
Want to go for Enrique Olvera’s hoja santa tacos 😵
‘Profe’ Jimenez has been serving tortas ahogadas and 'tacos blandos' for 37 years now. Everything here is remarkable, but go for the classic sandwich with fried chicharrón or their crispy tacos with beans and meat. Arrive early.
Want to go.
Intimate space for live jazz just upstairs from the Continental Club. Saw an incredible set here during SXSW 2012. Go if you can.
Want to go. Photo via @the.nomad.architect (Instagram).
Go for carnitas. Bring some back for me.
The remarkable little spot from Ensenada's street food scene "La Guerrerense", opens now in Mexico City.
The Ensenada street food institution opens in CDMX! Definitely want to go.
Want to go!
The view and relative solitude.
Want to go.
The place everyone will tell you to go for a meal if you’re staying on the San Jose side of Cabo. A spacious plantation with a variety of food and shopping options, it makes for a well-honed tourist experience - Tommy Bahama meets James Perse casual (this being Cabo after all), with friendly service. Photo via @florafarms (Instagram).
Want to go.
A boutique hotel with quite a view from the rooftop pool (though I wish the music and drinks were better).
Want to go.
Fun, casual place for fish near El Ganzo. Try the aguachiles.
A quality coffee stop. Photo via @driftmag (Instagram)
A local bakery in the old town with a serious sense of style.
Want to go.
Totally awesome. Sofia Garcia Osorio has a real gem here with her Mexican slow food. All the ingredients are as local as they can be, beans are cooked in an olla and corn ground on a metete. The restaurant literally has no name and it doesn't look like anything from the street...but it sure is special. Not to be missed.
Want to go.
One of Barragán's finest projects. Worth a trip out. Make sure to pop into the old stables next door, now an excellent restaurant, cafe and art centre with a good small shop.
Want to go.
A nice building with a small and focussed collection of industrial design on the top floor and, currently, the new MEX airport on the first.
Want to go.
Excellent shop at a great museum. Good selection of books (including architecture guides) and quality crafts. Recommended even if you're not visiting the museum.
Want to go.
Outstanding modern architecture from D Chipperfield. There's a permanent collection that they put away for temporary exhibits. Good cafe on site and excellent lighting throughout make it an enjoyable visit no matter what's on.
Want to go.
Intimate little market with various upmarket food stalls. Looked like a nice atmosphere but we only tried this place, located on the front side to the west of the main entrance. Artesian ice creams and frozen yoghurt in a dozen or so good flavours, including chai (excellent).
Want to go.
You won't think about quesadillas the same way again. Handmade blue corn masa, doing her own nixtamalization, with your choice of fillings. Right at the corner of Puebla and Orizaba.
The best farmers market in the neighborhood, everything is sourced from local producers. Look for the lady selling homemade tortillas and tlacoyos made from criollo corn.
Want to go.
Hard to find, postmodern speakeasy with '20s cocktail exotica and live jazz.
Want to go.
My second Turrell "Skyspace." This one, his largest. Highly recommend.
Want to go.
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Craft espressos including the "Voltaire" (espresso + chocolate dulce de oaxaca) hip environment with good music. Quiet, airy place for working and conversations.
Want to go.
Almanegra guys just opened their second location. They have new signature beverages, like the Cascara Fizz and the Cold Brew Tonic.
Want to go.
Want to go. Photo via @jeremie.___ (Instagram).
Nice coffee spot in the center of town. They also make an excellent house agua with basil, lime and chia seeds.
Freshly pressed tortillas off the stone griddle. Dozens of fillings or eat them plain. Atole blanco on offer. Great for breakfast. Highly recommend.
A celebration of all things corn. The grilling of freshly pressed tortillas is a warming sight in every way. Tasty, though not as transcendent as I've heard from others. May need to go back at breakfast time to re-evaluate. Would definitely go back for the tetelas with hoja santa, and the variety of fresh aguas and jugos.
Shop run by the 1050 collective - they work directly with traditional potters who practice a variety of styles from across Oaxaca, but generally simple, timeless forms that work well in modern spaces. They also made most of the serviceware for Noma Mexico. Photo via @fannnel (Instagram).
A great breakfast option, same owners as the restaurant and hotel in the center of town. The fruit plate with drizzled honey was a surprising highlight. Photo via @vonn_voyage (Instagram).
Beautiful little wood fired bakery built into the old aqueducts. Some of the best English muffins you will ever have.
Want to go to this little bakery next time. They've since upgraded their setup from this oven, but the owners' charm remains.
A quality bakery and espresso counter that makes almost everything from scratch (including their own ferments). Grab a bottle of cold brew before you hit the road for the palenques. Photo via @cafecoconoe (Instagram).
Fine dining that everyone will tell you to go to, but not the best food of our trip. Some courses like the ceviche relleno and fish soup were strong, but others (like the moles) missed the mark in presentation and flavor. Photo via @ottoursus (Instagram).
Delicious, creative tasting menu, some of the most exciting food in Oaxaca right now, and a very cool bar setup. Photo via @jimhenkins (Instagram).
Design-oriented boutique hotel in a central location. Great public spaces including a roof deck. Suites are each designed by a different architect. A good option to know in the city.
Ambitious cooking with traditional roots. Impressive service as well. Via William Scanlan. Photo via @origenoaxaca (Instagram).
Want to go.
Sounds like impressive cooking in an unassuming location, working with closely with local farmers. New American small plates, some of the most sought after food in Austin. Open for dinner only, Mon-Fri 6-11pm, Sat 5-11pm.
The spa across from Be Tulum - a true oasis. As a guest of Be, you're welcome to enjoy the baths here on the house, just make sure to book it because they take care to limit the number of people visiting at the same time.
A remarkable mezcal producer from end to end. Graciela is a passionate steward of the land and runs an exacting process to develop clean, expressive spirits that reflect their agaves and honor traditional process.
New spot from Jair Tellez, with a focus on natural wines. Want to go. Photo via @oneriben (Instagram).
Want to go. Photo via @brokabistrot (Instagram).
Want to go for the temazcal ceremony and treatment. Photo via @hellokrisdavidson (Instagram).
One of my favorite meals in CDMX, hands down. Incredible food, no pretension. Bustling, cozy space with indoor and outdoor seating that blend beautifully. Prepare for a wait.
3 room micro-hotel in Mexico City's Colonia Roma Norte highlighting Mexican design from the 20th century. #stayEBH
Thoughtful, intimate three-room hotel in a stunning townhouse. Each room is one floor of the house, with a completely different design. The patio room may be my favorite but the top floor suite has a bed that can roll out to the balcony, to sleep under the stars 😳
Design-centric boutique hotel just far enough from the Reforma to have its own vibe. Such creative architectural elements throughout. Great restaurant (run by Pujol alums) overlooking the courtyard pool as well.
Turkey torta. So good.
Turkey torta for the win.
Want to go for ☕️. Photo via @cafecaracolpurpura (Instagram).
Want to go for 🌮.
A local B&B with two locations, carries pottery from the 1050 collective. Want to go. Photo via @oaxacking (Instagram).
A local B&B with two locations. Want to go. Photo via @eldiablo_y_lasandia (Instagram).
Want to go for cocktails. Via William Scanlan. Photo via @victorconvallis (Instagram).
A stunning beachside resort. Sandy pathways wind between tropical jungle rooms out of a film set, lit by torches at night. Ground floor jungle suites have private plunge pools, upper level ones have a balcony or jacuzzi. Also set on the relatively quieter southern end of the beach. Solid menus out by the pool for breakfast and lunch; avoid the restaurant Ocumare at the front other than for cocktails. The best experience we've had in Tulum, though you certainly pay for it.
Want to go. Via Lars Korby at Noma. Photo via @pontoonpwllheli (Instagram).
Modern beach boutique hotel, beautiful rooms with a clean design. Quality clean eating from their on-site restaurant (gluten and dairy free but no compromises on taste), if slow service. A shame that the beach-side rooms are eye-wateringly expensive, and that they add so many in-room upsells and service charges - doesn't mesh with the ostensibly wellness-focused vibe.
New York émigrés opened this rustic-chic restaurant in 2009 and it's running as strong as ever, both in terms of the buzzing Brooklyn scene and strong cooking. The kitchen is completely open air and they use no mechanical equipment. Equally enjoyable for the food and atmosphere, some reservations available in advance by email (keep your message short!). Note: cash-only!
Fun little matcha stand. Matcha shakes, lattes (with optional homemade almond or coconut milk) and cold brew. Perfect for a warm Tulum afternoon.
When you need your nighttime al pastor fix.
Truly remarkable tacos. Go early for lechon topped with delicate chicharrones, and cochinita pibil. Closes at 2pm, but you'll really want to go at breakfast time.
Hartwood's second act. Looks like a beautiful menu, and a stunning space. Some say it's even better than their first restaurant. Walk-ins only. Want to go.
Bar and restaurant in the jungle near Hartwood. Food looked good, our drinks experience was mixed but the atmosphere was cool enough that I'd try it again. Also recommended by Naomi and Meliza.
Quality espresso - a good option to know in town!
Simple place, delicious al pastor tacos. Make sure to add you own salsas from the bar inside. Via Umamimart.
Delicious aguachiles and tostadas.
Want to go.
Canvas tent cabins on the beach. Want to go. Via Leiti Hsu.
Want to go. Via @fannysinger on Instagram
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Want to go. Want to go real bad. Via @fannysinger on Instagram, photo by @hojasantamag
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A living room tasting menu - sounds like a must. Need to reserve in advance. Want to go. Photo via @luisin2772 (Instagram).
Want to go for arts and crafts. Photo via @josemendozatextiles (Instagram).
Gillian also says it's worth going for lunch to taste the food from the Isthmus region. Want to go. Photo via @bricialopez (Instagram).
The 'hall of meat' - want to go for lunch, and to discover the famous agua fresca ladies Gillian talked about. Photo via @carey_jones (Instagram).
Want to go. Photo via @oaxacking (Instagram).
A tiny, impossibly beautiful Airbnb near Hotel Escondido and Casa Wabi, designed by the same architects. Want to go. Photo via @boutiquehomes (Instagram).
What an escape. An effortlessly cool beachside casita as your guest room, with a private plunge pool, a hammock, and the soundtrack of the wild Pacific surf to lull you to sleep. You won't want to leave.
Newest coffee shop in the neighborhood, serving mostly Mexican coffee from Guerrero state. Tasty pastries and beautifully organized.
Want to go.
Minimally designed hotel in the historic arts district of San Jose Del Cabo, simple in many of the best ways. A rare find in Baja, where the design is thoughtful and the price is incredibly approachable, attracting a variety of independent-minded travelers. With a small pool to keep you cool, and a fire pit and mezcal bar by night to keep you warm, you're well taken care of.
Unbelievable natural springs. Want to go. Photo via @paris_to_go (Instagram).
Diego Hernandez brings his Baja flavors to Tulum, married with Yucatán ingredients. Want to go. Photo via @murmurtulum (Instagram).
Want to go. Photo via @lisasonora (Instagram).
Enrique Olvera comes to Oaxaca. Want to go. Photo via @dantzg (Instagram).
Want to try the wonders of Doña Ofelia's kitchen, especially her mole negro.
Chef José Manuel Baños brings his experience from El Bulli back to Oaxaca, and applies new techniques to local ingredients. Want to go. Photo via @elpuntodebil (Instagram).
An oasis near the ruins of Coba, with just a few rooms. Want to go. Photo via @sincerelyjules (Instagram).
Want to go for cenote swimming and Temazcal experience. Also recommended by Naomi. Photo via @jeahnnanash (Instagram).
Stunning nature preserve with mangrove swamps, reefs and abundant wildlife (including flamingos). There is also a small eco-hotel on the peninsula where you can rent rooms or tent cabins. Worth the rocky drive down. Photo via @annikadlh (Instagram).
Stunning archeological site situated on the edge of cliffs overlooking the Caribbean Sea. One of the best-preserved coastal Maya cities, originally constructed between 1200 and 1450.
Beautiful treehouse-like eco villas on the beach, according to Meliza. Want to go. Photo via @bloodyheck01 (Instagram).
Naomi says it's great - 'just a guy and his buddy taking you through a non-touristy spot'. Want to go. Photo via @perazajeka (Instagram).
An unbelievable spot for a swim. Or a dive.
Grab a pour over coffee or espresso here by day, with lighter roasted beans from Cafeologo.
My favorite Restaurant in San Jose del Cabo. Al Pastor tacos are incredible.
Want to go.
Tasty pastor tacos.
A good option for a lighter roasted coffee in town - the beans from Cafeologo are your best bet.
The farm-to-table spot where many a gringo gather for a nice dinner, with a bit too much going on at once for my taste. But ultimately, you'll find quality cooking and cocktails along with friendly service.
Delicious breakfast spot with seating in the garden out back. Don't miss the chilaquiles. Recommended in Drift's local guide.
Jaw-dropping sunsets overlooking the Cape. Delicious modern Mexican and Peruvian inspired menu by Enrique Olvera, if shaky service.
Want to go for drinks and dinner, looks like a stunning setting. Also can't wait to check out their treehouse accommodations which are opening soon.
Want to go. Photo via @thekellysong (Instagram).
New restaurant by Benito Molina, recommended by Daniela Velasco. Want to go. Photo via @larevolucioncomedor (Instagram).
Want to go. Recommended by Daniela Velasco. Photo via @mrsselfedge (Instagram).
Magical restaurant perched on the rocky Pedregal shore. Upon entering, stop by the champagne bar for a glass or two, then move on to pick your meal from the various catches of the day before being seated overlooking the crashing waves on the rocks below.
Want to go.
Want to go. By appointment only.
Want to go. Photo via @shortstache (Instagram).
Possibly the best of the old school places here. Great energy. For main course get simple grilled fish topped with lump crabmeat. When they ask which server you prefer, say Sunny or Alicia.
Sounds like an old school classic that's still got it. Want to go.
Pink lagoons from high concentrations of algae and brine shrimp 😳. Want to go.
A clean eating menu that makes no compromise on flavor. Their coconut flour tortillas are ridiculous.
Tasty churros and hot chocolate. Hip design and casual atmosphere.
Want to go.
Take a boat ride here at night to swim with the bioluminescent plankton. Life of Pi, brought to life.
The torta to end all tortas. Only one thing on the menu, done brilliantly. Just go.
Jair Tellez opened a restaurant in the unlikeliest of locations - and helped put Valle de Guadalupe on the culinary map as a result. His mix of fine dining training, romantic vision of local produce and dogged resourcefulness make for what looks like a simple, elegant seasonal menu. Definitely want to go. Photo via @albertocej (Instagram).
Want to go for mezcal tasting. Photo via @mezcalilleria (Instagram).
#wanttogo - via @faimfatale (Instagram)
Pork belly taco is out of this world. Must try the horchata with orange and for dessert the rice pudding.
Want to go.
Want to go. Via Martin Lopez.
They make the espresso cups I love at Pujol, and now the ones at Cafe Avellaneda too. Definitely want to go.
Float on colorful canal boats in a distant quarter of Mexico City where some of the only remnants of the city's pre-Hispanic canal system remain. Want to go. Photo via @bron7ette on Instagram.
Chef Jorge Vallejo's modern Mexican restaurant located in DF's posh Polanco neighborhood. Considered one of the worlds best; a real treat for the palate.
Really want to go. David Kinch highly recommended (who has been a guest chef there). Now quickly climbing the ranks of the Worlds 50 Best.
Want to go.
Monica Patiño's iconic deli and cafe. A local answer to Dean and Deluca. Brunch is fantastic.
Quality design goods in the Carlota Hotel.
Duck dumplings, burned banana and steak buns.
Want to go.
Tacos, and pitas? This is the all-night option you'll thank me for tomorrow. Via Enrique Olvera.
#wanttogo for 🌮 - via @faimfatale (Instagram)
Featured espresso, pastries and alcohol drinks with coffee
Want to go.
Taco al pastor, any kind of torta and ribe eye tacos (4).
Want to go.
#wanttogo - via @streetgourmetla (Instagram)
#wanttogo go go - via @faimfatale (Instagram)
This place is awesome because it's in a parking garage, but feels nothing like it. Via Eater Austin (May 2016 Cocktail Heatmap)
Want to go.
🌮 #wanttogo for tlayudas!
#wanttogo - via @lifeandfood (Instagram)
A deftly-pulled espresso with a panoramic view of the vineyards 👌 Try the capuleto romantico.
Want to go for birria tacos. Gibrán also raves.
A Classic TJ taquería, proximity to intl border make Franc an accessible last min stop before crossing over to "el otro lado."
Want to go.
From Maximo Bistrot's Chef Eduardo Garcia's brand new restaurant, open just for breakfast now but soon to have pizzas and fresh pasta as well. Exciting and well balanced delicious food!
The second spot from the owners of Maximo Bistrot - more casual, very fun, excellent breakfast spot. Try the scrambled eggs with escamoles!
Some of the best street food you'll find in the world. Try the sea urchin and clam tostada.
Wow. Some of the best tortillas in the city are made for this lamb barbacoa, open only on weekends. Come here with an appetite, and be sure to order the consommé (warning: it's large) and the herbs, nopales and avocado plate to accompany.
Want to go.
West Texas under canvas
Rent a vintage trailer, safari tent or teepee by the night (or bring your own tent!). Concept comes from Liz Lambert, who designed the excellent Hotel San Jose in Austin. Want to go.
Aoki and the fish box. Probably the one omakase menu in CDMX that will transport you to Tokyo.
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Like your own private yakitori den with a few friends. Delicious, intimate, friendly. Offers an omakase menu and natural wines (a rare find in CDMX).
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Amazing town for a relaxed weekend getaway.
Want to go.
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#wanttogo - via @souvlasf (Instagram)
One of my fave spots in town.
Want to go.
Good neighborhood cafe.
Want to go.
Real deal Japanese, sushi and izakaya. Small counter and a few tables.
Darwin-themed bar. Want to go.
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Eclectic eight-room hotel, each designed after a different state in Mexico. Want to go.
Great selection of mezcal y great service.
Want to go.
#wanttogo - via @sergiormeza (Instagram)
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Carlos de la Torre is an incredibly passionate roaster of the best beans from Mexico; this is his own cafe, with special roasts each dedicated to espresso, siphon, aeropress and clever dripper preparations. One of the best coffees of 2012 for @lifewortheating. I stop in on every trip I make to DF.
#wanttogo - via @gabeulla (Instagram)
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Very good craft brewers. Best in town I would say
Want to go.
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Grupo Habita's latest #wanttogo - via @design_hotels (Instagram)
I mean, look at this place.
Want to go.
Specialty coffee bar. Lot of green coffee here. Good brewed coffee is hard to find :-)
Want to go.
Want to go. Photo via @pacorom on Instagram.
Want to go.
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Come for the mezcal limeaid and bar snacks.
Want to go.
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Thompson's new boutique hotel in Cabo. Want to go. Photo via @enriqueof on Instagram.
Want to go for paletas. Photo via @maggiemason on Instagram.
Want to go for this incredible looking breakfast.
Art focused + quality hospitality in San Miguel de Allende #stayEBH
Want to go.
Want to explore cenotes with these guys.
Want to go. Photo via @fannysinger on Instagram.
Great seafood spot. Tuna fin tacos are awesome.
Want to go.
What. I need to try these cured meats. Photo via @dhmeyer on Instagram.
Low key Yucatan island life. Off the beaten path, but not for long. Defintely want to go. Photo via @itsmetinx on Instagram.
Want to go.
Want to go. Via Lauren Williams.
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Perfect Tulum bar scene, mezcal-focused cocktails, and food's not bad either. Came recommended by Meliza and Rameet too.
Delicious drinks, want to try their food. Photo via @thepetalersf
Sounds like good Italian. Meliza says they make fresh pasta daily. Also recommended by Naomi and Michelle.
Want to go, sounds stunning. Meliza recommends visiting here and the Chichen Itza ruins in the same day. Photo via @laura_travelsociety on Instagram.
A casual + fresh space for mariscos à la Plascencia. Pictured: Tuna chicharrón taco.
Want to go.
Country style take on Baja cuisine from chef Javier Plascencia. Don't miss the sunset.
Kari Szakal raves about the view. Want to go.
Want to go.
I hear the breakfast is out of this world. Totally unpretentious, traditional Mexican cooking and warm service from Doña Esthela. Recently named 'best breakfast in the world' by FoodieHub.
Great environment, lots of infused tequila, and (while not stated in the menu or on the website) there is a hint of Thai in the food.. Incredible! I'll be back tomorrow!
Want to try the infused tequilas.
Want to go.
Sounds like a great little espresso bar. Especially if you're a fan of fast things on wheels. Want to go.
Arguably the best coffee in Austin. Free wifi, open until 9pm Tue-Sat.
Want to go.
Want to go.
This mercado reminded me of Oxbow or the Ferry Building; but celebrating Mexican artisanal products. Be sure to stop at Rancho El Camino's stall for mushrooms and fresh organic produce.
A Mexico City version of the Ferry Building Marketplace in SF, focused on artisanal Mexican food producers. Hope I get to spend more time here.
The high-line of New Orleans
Want to go.
Also one of Tyler Florence's favorite restaurants in the world. Want to go.
Food hall with coffee, cocktails, food, and indoor/outdoor seating.
Want to go!
Beautiful little spot for a pourover or an espresso.
Want to go.
No explanation need
Want to go.
Unreal sunsets. Stunning views of the Sian Ka'an peninsula from the rooftop patio. A serious adventure to get there.
The hike to see the Volcán Acatenango sounds arduous but absolutely breathtaking. Want to go.
An Auberge property - the highest rated resort on Tablet in Cabo (with price tag to match). Want to go.
Best coffee in San Antonio.
Want to go.
You have to try the torta de pancita. Hip place for breakfast. Also they brew very good coffee from local roasters
Want to try their coffee, and the torta de pancita.
French-inspired menu in a 1920s space you wouldn't be surprised to find Frida Kahlo in. Incredible rendition of a negroni here, with mezcal and fresh thyme.
Scott Baird told me this is where to go for cocktails in DF. He did not lead me astray. Intimate speakeasy space, passionate about making their own ingredients in-house.
Gabriela Cámara brings La Dolce Vita to life in DF. Remarkable seafood, lunch only. The only threat of being upstaged would be from the scene itself.
Relax like you're at a friends' backyard house party, but with unbelievable wine and food. Fantastic hangout in a random corner of the Bywater that you enter as a wine shop - mainly old world small producers. They deliver quality without pretense like you can't do in many cities. WELL worth a detour.
No cover, cheap drinks, live jazz and blues, and a piano in the bathroom. Pretty much perfect.
Sounds like a great jazz venue.
Want to go. Photo via @rick_poon on Instagram.
One of your better bets in New Orleans for a boutique hotel, though it's wearing a bit with age. The lobby is updated neoclassical, with a playful altar acting as a spirit offering when you first walk in.
Oldest continuously operating bar in the city. They've succumbed to the frozen daiquiri-fication of Bourbon Street but the building itself is pretty cool.
Amazing "proto-tiki" drinks, tropical inspired Southern food. Came here twice in one night! Photo via their Instagram since I was too tiki-ed out to bother taking a photo.
Proto-tiki drinks and tropical inspired Southern food in a casual open space. Well done, and probably your best escape from the tourist crowd near the French Market.
Want to go.
Truly unique cocktails in a rich, voodoo-inspired space. Recipes extensively use fresh herbs and house-made syrups and tinctures. Great scotch and whisky-based options. Menu changes nightly. Open 4pm-1am.
Joanna had her best po-boy ever here. Want to go.
NOLA tiki with all the ingredients to make it one of the top bars in the country. Really balanced cocktails, sets the bar for what a mai tai should be.
Private dining upstairs from Cochon. Had delicious brunch here for Francesca and Joe's wedding.
Sounds like a new institution for New Orleans fine dining. Want to go.
Supposed to be some of the best new Cajun cooking in NOLA. Want to go. Closed Sunday.
The butcher and deli next to Cochon. JD says to get a sandwich here. Be ready for a line.
Want to go. Supposed to carry the amazing Jamaican run we had at Latitude 29 (along with a number of other interesting wines and spirits). Closed Sun and Mon.
Great cocktails, Paul Hastings is the legendary bartender behind their program, known for the 'brightest' Sazerac in town.
Must do. Some of the best cocktails in the city, and a classic setting. Note it's also a cigar bar.
Modern boutique hotel, with a clean, minimal design. Sister to International House down the street. Via Tablet Hotels.
Grocery, supposed to have a good selection of Bittermens.
Supper club recommended by the owner of Arrow Cafe, runs a couple times a month. Want to go.
Iconic jazz venue. Want to go.
The original location for their all-day beignets. Insane lines. More about the experience than the flavor, unless you're addicted to powdered sugar.
Want to go.
Regarded as the finest sushi in Austin. Both a la carte and omakase options. Open for dinner only. Definitely want to go on my next trip.
Handmade local sausages and charcuterie, now a supper club as well. Want to go.
High-end men's clothing. Think Gitman Bros, Jack Spade, and Billy Kirk. Want to go.
Lines are ridiculous. But if you have the patience, the brisket is well worth the wait. Sides are good. Pies by Cake & Spoon (love the key lime with pecan crust). Highly recommend.
Legendary Austin barbecue, still haven't been! Be prepared to wait for hours. Open Tue-Sun, lunch only - 11am until sold out.
Elegant, stylish Japanese, and sister restaurant to Uchi in South Lamar. Impressive dishes all around; both a la carte and omakase options (open for dinner only). The scene reminds me of Ozumo in SF, and Zuma in London. Need to try the jar jar duck and shime saba (pictured) on my next visit on Will's recommendation.
A successful Kickstarter-project-turned-vintage-trailer serving up some of the finest meats in town from what I hear. The Austin Chronicle described their duck with cherry sausage as "unctuously fantastic". I can't wait to try it. Open Tue-Sat 11-8, Sun 11-3 (or until out). Photo via @mattduckor on Instagram.
Classic French Quarter bar with great Pimm's Cups.
Want to go.
First binational coworking space in Mexico/USA. A cultural center for entrepreneurs. Pet and bike friendly.
Tijuana's old bus station converted to a dramatic coworking space Want to go.
You're in good hands with Roger, the founder of the school and lifelong surfer. I was standing pretty comfortably on my board after the first lesson.
Enjoy a fresh coconut in the shade after a morning of surfing lessons - drink the coconut water from the shell, then they'll break it in half and serve the meat with the shell as bowl. 13 pesos. Right next to Oasis Surf Academy.
Civic architecture that stands the test of time; dappled streams of light dot the main terminal halls throughout the day.
An artist residency and living gallery space founded by Bosco Sodi with striking architecture designed by Tadao Ando. A must visit when in Puerto, and right next to Hotel Escondido.
We surfed the Mexican pipeline. I still can't believe it.
Wine bar and bistro at IAH, Terminal C. Decent wines by the glass (if quite the markup). Probably your best option at the airport for a drink and a light bite, though that's all relative...
Diego says this fonda may not be much to look at, but the food is excellent; all organic from traditional Mexican farmers. Also open early. Want to go.
Traditional landmark in Centro; Diego recommends for breakfast, especially the conchas con nata. Want to go.
A perfect early morning fix of chicharrones, milanesas, frijoles with huevos. They have a cult following and start serving at dawn, usually run out by 9 or 10am.
Lauren Williams says it's a great farm to table resto that grows much of their produce in their own garden. Want to go.
Looks great! Photo via Bailey http://instagram.com/p/ngJmOFQAhm/
Want to go.
Great espresso bar, beans from Counter Culture, Mad Cap, Handsome.
Taco truck originally recommended by Rose and Maggie at the Heywood Hotel. Food looks amazing.
Ricos tacos al carbón!
Want to go.
Morocco meets México. Best mezcal selection I've found in Sayulita
Sounds like it's worth going for the mezcal selection.
Innovative tacos from a young TJ chef. Try the "Kraken" if you're into tentacles, amazing flavors! The OG location in Centro closes at 4:20 pm FYI.
Definitely want to try these creative tacos. Especially if they involve tentacles.
A limestone coral island just outside Belize City. Kate says it's incredibly relaxed; you can wander the entire island without shoes. Want to go.
Kate says you can drift down the river here near the Belize border, see giant blue butterflies along the banks, and relax in a waterfront bungalow for a song. Want to go.
Coastal Mexican, sounds like a good spot for a seafood fix (or one fine margarita) in Houston. Photo via @pstamatiou on Instagram.
If you are in the mood for a little magic. Bespoke potions.
Occult books and bespoke potions. What could go wrong?
Want to go.
Great lengua tacos.
Nightvibes at En Bloc HQ
Spend hours wandering the Mayan ruins of Tikal. Be impressed by the vastness of the sites and structures spread through the Guatemalan jungle.
Want to go!
I've never in my life seen so many people selling produce in one place. Thousands of vendors stretched out for miles selling piles and piles of fruit and veg. Here the vendor is literally buried behind his flor de calabaza (squash blossoms).
Want to go.
Because.... Mezcal. All mezcal all the time. The woman who runs the bar is Mezcal Savant.
Heidi says the woman who runs the bar is a mezcal savant. Tried to go on this trip but closes at 11:30 on a Monday :(
Stunning Beaux Arts architecture. Stop inside as well. Via Stephanie Sherman.
One of the top food markets in DF, known for their meats, charcuterie and cheeses but much more too. Food stands mainly on the western side.
Very cool new coworking space in the Torre Latinoamericana. The views are incredible from here.
Want to go. Via Carlos de la Torre.
Hipster barber shop in Roma. Want to go.
Huge quesadillas - photo by @arvelismo on Instagram
Want to try these ridiculously large quesadillas.
Showcase for contemporary Mexican artisans & designers.
Design shop. Looks great.
Drink the hot chocolate the Kings of the Maya drank in style, and then learn a bit about the history of cacao.
Want to taste the Mayan history of chocolate.
Century old domino parlor recommended by Scott Baird. Want to go.
Traditional tacos recommended by Pamela. Want to go.
Panadería francesa.
Want to go.
Cocktails with a scene - sounds like you go more for the scene than the drinks.
Perfectly clandestine mezcaleria in Centro, with an offbeat soundtrack that transported me to a place I can't quite explain. Want to try the grasshopper quesadilla next time.
Grab a fresh churro here to go with your hot chocolate from El Jarocho.
Meditation and yoga center. Want to go.
Wonderful birria and broth.
Modern Mexican by Edgar Nunez in a trendy treehouse-inspired space. For @pamelieux, her favorite in DF. Take her advice and order a carajillo at the end of your meal and recharge before heading out to the mezcalerias.
A play on words yields boozy ice cream. Want to go.
Smaller outpost of Delirio; great option for euro inspired breakfast and lunch bites.
Hector Galvan's atelier, by appointment only. This man is single handedly putting Mexican chocolate on the world stage.
Live music and performances ranging from indie to electro to burlesque.
Heidi says this may be the best posole in the world. Definitely want to go.
Tacos al pastor are supposed to be great. @heidieatsalot was compelled enough to video an #alpastorgram (attached is a still).
Want to get my hands on some of those tacos al pastor. Via @sergiormeza on Instagram.
Chef Francisco Ruano's innovative cuisine is outstanding. This is one of the best restaurants in Mexico. A must when in Jalisco.
Diego says this is one of the best restaurants in Mexico. Definitely want to go.
One of Gibran's favorite mezcalerias in DF.
Sounds like one of the best cocktail spots in DF.
Tacos de canasta with a variety of fillings from Arnulfo Serafin Hernandéz and his family. Want to try the chicharròn and the ternera. Via Culinary Backstreets.
The huazontle is a broccoli like plant from mainland Mexico. Stuffed w cheese, dipped in egg batter, and cooked in a mole rojo. Saturdays, mixiote is ready, the signature dish.
Sounds so good.
Oldest jazz club in Austin. Looks incredible.
Wine bar and small plates, are also collaborating with Hugo d'Acosta on their own bottling. Via Hector Galvan.
Grupo Habita's hotel near the constitution square. Beautiful historic building, pool on the roof, very trendy rooms (though not much light).
Shop that features beautiful handmade clothing and guarantees a split with the traditional artisans who make them.
The main temple of the Aztecs, only rediscovered in the late 20th century.
Old school pastry and sweet shop with an historic interior. Via Wallpaper.
Community space with meditation, yoga, other classes and events. Recommended by a fellow coffee drinker at Rococo.
Want to go. Via Kari Szakal.
One of the top wineries in Valle de Guadalupe. Their Chasselas del Mogor is a fantastic white, part of the reason I was inspired to visit Valle. Want to go.
Restaurant on the property of Mogor Badan winery, sounds stunning. Via Kari Szakal.
Kari Szakal says they moved to a new location in downtown Ensenada. Want to go.
Great place for Mexican seafood! Ahi tuna and red snapper tostadas are bomb!
Sounds like a great option for seafood. Agua de Piedra is also a good sign.
Want to go.
2011 honorable mention for espresso by @lifewortheating. Darker roast than Avellaneda, still solid.
Want to go.
Grab a churro from next door and a hot chocolate and walk the neighborhood, as Gerardo recommended to me. Basically they offer "coffee or chocolate"
Find a crowded lunch stall and dig in. Via Gerardo.
Best espresso I've had in DF. Via @lifewortheating.
Want to go.
Want to go. Via Monica Patiño.
Worth a trip, you could easily spend an entire day here. See the Mayan and Aztec exhibitions if you're short on time.
Home of Mesamerica 2014
Looks like they offer vinyasa classes in English.
Upscale yoga, recommended by Stephanie Sherman.
Experimental art space next to the Templo Mayor that used to be a convent. Via Stephanie Sherman.
Want to go. Via Wallpaper.
Want to go. JD says to go to Abraham for huaraches and Migas Arnulfo for sopa de migas).
Great beer shop. Via Fabio Miguel.
Want to go.
Get your Ecobici pass here if you're staying in Condesa or Roma. Be prepared for a wait (and a big deposit if you're a tourist) but it is a pretty amazing way to get around the city.
A jewel from chef Jair Tellez. An urban take on Baja Californian cuisine.
Upscale Baja surf and turf from restaurateur Gabriela Cámara (of Contramar). Open for dinner, unlike Contramar. Also recommended by JD, Hector Galvan, and Wallpaper.
Restaurant I first read about in the Wallpaper guide.
Via Monica Patiño and Giorgio.
Mezcaleria.
Famous for their ice cream. Since 1946.
Want to go.
Local market for produce, fish, lunch stalls too.
The interior, the menus and the foam aren't much to the eye, but the coffee is some of the best I've had in DF (about 50% Oaxacan beans in their espresso blend).
Want to go.
Cielito Querido's Colonia Cuauhtémoc outpost on the vibrant Rio Lerma street is a favorite for good coffee and to get some work done (solid wifi). The open air rooftop is a must on sunny DF days. All coffee is Mexican, recommend the Horchata w/iced coffee mix.
Based on Gibran's photo, this looks like one of the coolest outposts of Cielito Querido. Another reason to check out Cuauhtémoc.
Boutique hotel from Grupo Habita. The epicenter of the new Condesa.
Coffee. Coffee. Coffee. Horchata.
Cool cafe and sandwich spot.
Arrive early before the pastries fly off the shelf. This local bakery gets the morning going.
Want to go.
Sounds like an amazing little tortilla operation near San Juan market.
Roadside cantina Chris Ying discovered thanks to a cabbie's advice. Via Lucky Peach.
Reminds me of San Francisco's pier seafood places only perfectly executed. Highly recommended
Want to go.
Supposed to have a great sopa de lima
Ruins (and iguanas) perched on the cliffs above, crystal blue water at your feet.
Fantastic ceviche.
Beachside palapas. A perfect escape.
Shrimp tostada.
These tacos sound amazing.
In-house beers on tap and delicious snacks.
Best coffee ever
Want to go.
Street art spot. Via Jake.
Need to go on my next trip.
Want to go.
Turns out some of the best seafood in the world is served on styrofoam plates. Get a cocktail of the chocolate clams, hold the ketchup.
You must try the capuleto romántico, which includes a shot pulled with tobacco leaf.
Can't wait to try Diego's food truck in Valle.
Modern loft-like pods perched on a hillside in the Baja wine country, each with a private deck and firepit. Also features an infinity pool and hot tub with dramatic views. Originally the Hotel Endémico.
Sounds like a classic dive. Can't wait to check it out.
From Groupo Habita.
*http://www.lapurificadora.com/
Want to go.
Classic bar in the Roosevelt Hotel. Via Dani Gilbert.
Via Joanna Menendez.
Tasty food, local beers, espresso and pourover coffee from local roaster Cuvee. Recommended by Rose and Maggie at the Heywood Hotel.
Texas barbecue at the airport, from the famous spot in Driftwood. Wonder how much it lives up to the legend. By Gate 12. (11 Mar 2013)
Decent brisket, pulled pork and chicken tacos, by Gate 10. I'm sure it pales in comparison to the original Salt Lick, but not a bad option at the airport. (11 Mar 2013)
New boutique hotel in East Austin, nice modern conversion of a classic bungalow. Via Tablet Hotels.
Highly recommended.
Modern Mexican.
Want to go.
Classic French brasserie in a converted East Austin bungalow.
Live music and barbecue. Brisket is pretty tasty. Popular spot, so be ready for a line.
Want to go.
Tasty wood-fired coffee. They carry Bearded Brothers too.
Want to go.
BBQ that's supposed to be worth a trip from Austin. Via GQ.
More upmarket venue for barbecue. Nice space, tasty food.
Looks like a great live music venue - indie and rock acts. Via GQ.
Menswear.
New American restaurant, more on the side of upscale diner food. Sounds like a lot of promising desserts involving bacon.
New oyster bar from the same owners as Lambert's. Via Remodelista.
Awesome looking eco-friendly bungalows. Recommended by Hotel San Jose.
New bakery from Bouchon alums Anne Ng and Jeremy Mandrell - fig frangipane tart looks amazing. Via Food Arts.
Boutique hotel in the French Quarter with old world charm, converted from three 1830s townhouses. Via Tablet Hotels.
The one that started it all. Via Jett Fein.
Reminds me of the Ace Hotel Palm Springs.
Want to go.
Want to go.
Featured on Tablet Hotels. Converted motel turned boutique hotel ($105-275/night), incredibly cool look and feel. Looks almost like an Austin version of the Ace Hotel Palm Springs, but more earthy and less hipster; pool and seating in the central courtyard where they offer guests coffee in the morning and drinks in the evening.
Your best bet at SAT Terminal A for food or drink.
The original location of this cult barbecue place. Cash only and BYOB (it's in a dry county). I hear amazing things.
Food truck in the back patio of The Liberty Bar. 5pm - 1:45am.
Nice cafe in South Austin, also serves interesting beers. Great patio in the back.
Good, funky spot for coffee. Wouldn't bother with the food though. Free wifi.
Want to go.
Recommended.
The biggest selection of boots in Austin - I hear it's a true Texas experience.
Boutique hotel featured on Tablet Hotels.
Want to go.
Amazing coffee stand, at the corner of 2nd and Congress. Open Mon-Sat until 4:30.
Want to go.
Fine dining in the city famous for its mole poblano. Rick Bayless took his staff here for their annual meal in 2011.
One of the largest Maya cities ever uncovered. This complex of temples is truly breathtaking; the great pyramid here is over 150 feet tall, which is quite a feat when you look at the lowland jungle which stretches as far as the eye can see.
They make praline bacon! Read about it here: http://wishyouwerehere.us/article/Praline-Bacon-at-Elizabeths/
Sounds like the place to find some seriously unique cocktails.
Cafe with highly rated espresso, situated in an old house. Free wifi too.
A hole-in-wall situated in an underground level of the Capitol, supposed to be a steal, with good breakfast items.
Featured by Tablet Hotels.
