It goes without saying that traveling is a time for new experiences. For some that may mean extreme activities like skydiving or informative excursions like visiting a local museum. While those activities certainly have their perks for foodies the most exciting part about visiting a new place is enjoying its cuisine. Whether you want to tuck into a local delicacy in a cozy corner or try something innovative at a Michelin-starred restaurant the abundance of restaurants available to the traveling foodie is truly remarkable. Of course all that choice can be overwhelming especially if you’re visiting a bustling city like New York or San Francisco. Too many options can make it difficult to find the best place to dine but with one piece of advice from celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern you can feel confident about your final decision: trust the professionals.
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When Zimmern isn't busy preparing his no-skill poached chicken he enjoys visiting a wide range of restaurants. As the chef presenter and author told the BBC his preferred way to find a good restaurant is to "find four or five food critics in a particular city and see what they're doing where they're going." If you "triangulate those you can come up with a really great list." In other words look for restaurants that multiple critics are raving about and you're guaranteed a good meal.
Virtually every major city you visit (and even many mid-sized cities) has a community of food critics you can follow. Internet searches and social media sites like Instagram will help you find what you’re looking for. A good critic should be honest and objective no matter how big their following is. Whether they’re a celebrity critic from a major newspaper or a small creator just starting out on TikTok keep an eye out for critics who have similar tastes to you. For example if you’re trying to stick to a budget a critic who only goes to expensive exclusive restaurants might not be the best fit for you. Andrew Zimmern isn’t the only chef who advocates listening to local foodies—Anthony Bourdain also believed in the power of food writers and bloggers when eating abroad.
Once you’ve gathered a list of food critics you like check out their reviews for places that get good reviews across the board. A robust list of critics along with this guide to finding hidden gems in dining can take a lot of the stress out of deciding where to eat especially after a long day exploring a new city.
