12 of the Best Places to be a Foodie in London

12 of the Best Places to be a Foodie in London

Emily Dean

I’m a foodie that’s lived and interned in London and otherwise been six times with family and friends. This list is an amalgamation of my favorite dining experiences in London Town over the last decade. I get bored without diversity so this archive spans modern European, Italian, Norwegian, Japanese, British, contemporary Sri-Lankan, Chinese, Indian, Turkish, Ethiopian, French, and more. It encompasses both restaurants and market street food. I hope you enjoy and have the opportunity to discover your own lineup of tempting front-runners.

British Pub Culture: 10 Well Loved Must-Visit Pubs in London

British Pub Culture: 10 Well Loved Must-Visit Pubs in London

Emily Dean

I wish British pub culture was among the lasting influences the Brits have had on the U.S. but, alas, no dice. So, soak up London’s unparalleled and infinite pubs starting with this top 10 spanning Mayfair, Belgravia, City of London, Soho, Covent Garden, Kensington, Marylebone, and Holborn. I love pubs for myriad reasons but 1) you can take your pint outside, 2) these establishments tell stories so always read up, and 3) the individuality each has in architecture, interior design, and vibes.

Choice of beer: Camden Hells

Choice of Cider: Aspall

Lisbon Travel Guide

Lisbon Travel Guide

Emily Dean

9 experiences to have in Lisbon, Portugal from neighborhoods such as Bairro Alto, Alfama, and Santa Maria de Belém to castles, city views, Portuguese tilework, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Complement these activities with the food and drink recs in the 7 Brilliant Restaurants in Lisbon and 6 Favorite Places to Drink in Lisbon articles.

7 Brilliant Restaurants in Lisbon

7 Brilliant Restaurants in Lisbon

Emily Dean
Food & Drink, Travel

This hit list is short but, because of that, it narrowly focuses on the best. These 7 restaurants are also diverse ranging from Portuguese to Brazilian to Italian to Nepalese/Indian to Peruvian! A great deal of these are in Bairro Alto, an excellent foodie and nightlife neighborhood that I’d also consider booking your accommodations in. Pro tips: You practically must make reservations in Lisbon, especially for top of the line restaurants. It’s not the easiest place to play it by ear. Also, the trend is for restaurants not to have websites but Facebook pages and reservations are made through email/phone call/Facebook messenger more often than not.

The Portland Primer—17 PDX Picks

The Portland Primer—17 PDX Picks

Emily Dean
Travel, Food & Drink

This list has a little bit of everything great about Portland—restaurants, lounges and bars, food trucks, gardens, dessert shops, hiking, shopping, breweries, bookstores, and coffee joints. My advice is to go during the summer while the sun is still shining and the days are long, as well as consider exploring much of this guide by bike!

Photo Diary Guide to Kyoto and Takayama/Japan Alps

Photo Diary Guide to Kyoto and Takayama/Japan Alps

Emily Dean

Welcome to Kyoto. I will introduce you to some of its beautiful temples, shrines, gardens, and markets, as well as a deer sanctuary where you can play with the free-roaming animals, a bamboo forest, wild monkeys, and a spectacular river surrounded by dense, lush greenery. After that, we will explore the best kept secret that is Takayama. This historic city in the mountains is from the Edo Period (between 1603 and 1868) and has been wonderfully preserved. It takes you back to a time of emperors and samurais .