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Find out where to satisfy your Mardi Gras appetite

If you're in New Orleans today for Mardi Gras, and all that bead-gathering has made you hungry, head to the aptly named Upperline Restaurant, on Upperline Street for a true taste of the Big Easy. (More)

San Francisco's Best New Restaurants

San Francisco's ever-evolving restaurant scene has ensured it's a mainstay on the map for foodie-minded travelers. With culinary accolades that today extend far beyond Bay Area-fixture/epicurean goddess, we've set out to round up a cutting-edge culinary tour that incorporates five foodie hot spots, all of which have debuted within the last year and a half. (More)

5 Hot New Bars and Restaurants in San Juan

San Juan, celebrated for its sizzling salsa clubs and island rum-infused mojitos, predictably doesn't disappoint in the bar and restaurant department, with plates and libations showcasing both Puerto Rican and international flavors. Read on for our top picks from the latest crop of bar and restaurant openings. (More)

A Taste of Trinidad’s Island Flavors

Trinidad capital Port of Spain offers two distinct dining scenes showcasing the island’s multifaceted cuisine. Look to Ariapita Avenue for its cluster of hip, multiethnic restaurants doling out both modern and traditional Trini dishes. Or, try the Savannah Strip for Trinidad’s best street food vendors, who essentially stuff all that fantastic island flavor into neat wraps, served up with a smile. (More)

Top 5 Grand Cayman Restaurants for 2012

Many deem Grand Cayman one of the best culinary destinations in the Caribbean—judge for yourself with our favorites for your next visit. Picture a mix of both local restaurateurs along with popular chefs from the US such as Eric Ripert and Michael Schwartz. (More)

Top New York City Restaurants for Fireside Dining

Is a roaring fireplace the answer to your dining dilemmas during these lingering cold months? We’ve done some homework and here are the best NYC restaurants where you can warm up with a meal by the fire this winter. (More)

5 Best New Places to Eat on Oahu

One of our top buzzy destinations for 2012, Oahu never lacks for a consistent crop of new and interesting eateries to try, serving everything from inventive tapas, to Asian comfort food, to sweets that burst with tropical flavor. (More)

Follow this tip for fast service at one of the most popular cafes in New Orleans

If there's a line for table service at Café du Monde in New Orleans, head around back to the takeout window and get your coffee and beignets to go. Enjoy them overlooking the river right next door, or in Jackson Square. (More)

Dispatch from Cape Town: The Season’s Hottest Restaurants, Hotels, and Art Exhibits

It's summer in South Africa's city by the sea. Cape Town's new openings and innovative offerings rival those of the most cutting-edge Northern Hemisphere cities—but at a relative discount. Here’s the inside scoop on Cape Town’s buzziest boutique hotels, hottest restaurants, and most happening art shows this season. (More)

Paris's Best New Wine Bars

The grape news from Paris this fall is the city’s new vintage of terrific wine bars, or bistrots a vins. This Parisian hybrid of traditional wine bars and bistros serve great wines and short menus of charcuterie, cheeses, and a few hot dishes intended to pair well with a good pour. (More)