Alongside Madrid’s best restaurants, the city’s street food scene offers a vibrant mix of Spanish traditional cuisine and modern culinary trends you won’t find anywhere else in the world. You’ll find everything from classic churros and bocadillos to gourmet food trucks and bustling market stalls. Whether you’re wandering through historic...

Madrid’s iconic tapas scene is the stuff of legends. Of the many drool-worthy snacking plates associated with this communal-style dining experience, croquetas, or croquettes, have to be my favorite. These deep-fried delights are always stand-outs on my Madrid food tours, as their crunchy exterior and creamy filling make for the...

Not all Paris dining experiences involve white tablecloths and hushed tones. Some, like L’Avant Comptoir du Marché, thrive on noise, movement, and the smell of sizzling pork fat in the air. Hidden just behind the Marché Saint-Germain, this standing-room-only gem delivers Basque-inspired plates, bold natural wines, and a butter-covered counter...

Some spots in Paris feel like they belong in a storybook, and Chapon et la Chocolaterie, just steps away from the majestic Saint-Sulpice Church, is one of them. From the moment I laid eyes on the vintage candy-shop-style storefront, I was hooked. It has that old-world charm—striped awning, elegant typography,...

Porto is full of excellent little cafés and restaurants, but every once in a while, you stumble upon a place that feels extra special, the kind of spot that makes you want to tell everyone about it while also selfishly wanting to keep it to yourself. Cândido dos Reis Café...

There are bakeries you visit, and then there are bakeries you experience, and Poilâne is the latter. I still remember the first time I stepped into this iconic spot in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. The smell of wood-fired bread instantly wrapped around me like a warm hug. It wasn’t the buttery aroma of...

Madrid’s brunch scene offers a vibrant fusion of traditional Spanish and modern cuisine. Whether you’re craving crispy churros dipped in rich chocolate, savory huevos rotos, or trendy avocado toast with a mimosa, there are plenty of great brunch spots to enjoy on a Madrid food tour.  Best Brunch Spots in...

Breakfast in Madrid is more than just a meal. It’s a daily ritual that features traditional foods like crispy churros con chocolate, tostada con tomate, and specialty coffee to get your day started off on the right foot. Madrid’s breakfast scene offers something for everyone as part of a relaxed...