swap_horiz Parts Unknown Alternatives

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Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations

Preceding Parts Unknown, No Reservations established Anthony Bourdain's signature travel style. The series follows Bourd...

Street Food Anthony Bourdain Food Travel Cultural Exploration

9.0 Excellent

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Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

While technically a travel series, Parts Unknown is perhaps the most significant 'food documentary' of the 21st century....

Travel Adventure Culture Human Interest

8.2 Very Good

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M.F.K. Fisher

M.F.K. Fisher (1908-1991) revolutionized food writing with her lyrical and deeply personal essays. Her books, like 'How...

French Cuisine Food History Food Writing Gourmet Critique

9.8 Brilliant

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Children's Museum of Indianapolis

The Children's Museum of Indianapolis is the largest children's museum in the world, spanning five floors and boasting o...

Interactive Games Space Exploration Dinosaurs Science Discovery

9.7 Brilliant

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Jonathan Gold

Jonathan Gold, the Pulitzer Prize-winning restaurant critic for the Los Angeles Times, was a champion of diverse and oft...

Street Food Los Angeles Cultural Impact Pulitzer Prize

9.6 Brilliant

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Lands of Lost Borders: Out of Bounds on the Silk Road

Kate Harris's 'Lands of Lost Borders' chronicles her bicycle journey across Central Asia, following the Silk Road. It's...

Adventure Geography Geopolitics Adventure Travel

9.6 Brilliant

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Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

Memoirs of a Geisha, published in 1997, tells the story of Sayuri, a young girl sold into a Kyoto geisha house. While co...

Coming Of Age Historical Fiction Cultural Exploration Geisha

9.2 Excellent

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Universal Yums

Universal Yums delivers a box of snacks from a different country each month, offering a unique culinary adventure. The b...

Affordable Cultural Exploration Sweet And Savory International Snacks

9.2 Excellent

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Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain's 'Kitchen Confidential' irrevocably changed the perception of the restaurant industry, offering a raw...

Authenticity Gourmet Critique Travel Cuisine Cultural Food

9.2 Excellent

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Atlas Coffee Club

Atlas Coffee Club delivers coffee from a different country each month, accompanied by a card detailing the origin, tasti...

Single Origin Cultural Exploration Travel Themed World Coffees

9.2 Excellent

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Ugly Delicious

Chef David Chang takes viewers on a raw, unfiltered journey across the globe to explore how food connects cultures and b...

Street Food Global Cuisine Social Commentary Unfiltered

9.0 Excellent

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Street Food

From the creators of Chef's Table, this series turns its lens toward the vibrant, bustling world of street food. Each ep...

Travel Street Food Culture Human Interest

8.8 Very Good

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Consider the Oyster

M.F.K. Fisher's Consider the Oyster is a delightful collection of essays exploring the history, culture, and culinary si...

Food History Essay Seafood Oysters

8.8 Very Good

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Tejal Rao

Tejal Rao is a food and restaurant critic for The New York Times, known for her insightful explorations of global cuisin...

Indian Cuisine Cultural Exploration New York Times Global Food

8.7 Very Good

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Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto

Suiran offers a unique blend of traditional ryokan charm and modern design, nestled near the enchanting Arashiyama Bambo...

Modern Design Local Cuisine Traditional Ryokan Bamboo Forest

8.7 Very Good

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Portland Dining & Wine Festival

The Portland Dining & Wine Festival, held annually in November, celebrates the vibrant culinary scene of Portland, Orego...

Local Cuisine Pacific Northwest Portland Oregon

8.6 Very Good

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Habibi by Craig Thompson

Habibi is a sprawling and visually stunning graphic novel that follows two orphaned children as they journey through a f...

Fantasy Adventure Historical Fiction Love Story

8.6 Very Good

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The Taste of America: A Cookbook of Regional and Traditional Recipes

This comprehensive cookbook, compiled by Marian Burkhart, is a deep dive into the diverse culinary landscape of the Unit...

Food History Regional Cuisine Traditional Recipes Cookbook

8.6 Very Good

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Colman Andrews

Colman Andrews, former editor-in-chief of Serious Eats, is a seasoned food writer and critic known for his expertise in...

Food History American Cuisine Cooking Techniques Regional Food

8.6 Very Good

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Fosshótel Reykjavík

Fosshótel Reykjavík, located in the heart of Reykjavik, offers a modern and stylish base for exploring Iceland. The hote...

Modern Design Local Cuisine Reykjavik City Center Northern Lights View

8.5 Very Good