How food and tourism shape local experiences

by Farah NaseriOctober 3, 20266 links · ~33 min read · 1 without a length · ~1 min for the TL;DR

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TL;DR

Independently owned neighborhood mainstays, such as Egyptian and Georgian kitchens, provide some of the most memorable meals in Toronto.
An Andalusian food scene is finally gaining recognition, stepping out from the shadows of more popular destinations like Seville and Granada.
Focaccia di Recco, a specialty from a tiny Italian Riviera town, is distinct for being thin, crispy, and filled with cheese.
A trip to Penang became more meaningful for a family when they stopped focusing on historical epiphanies and instead spent time swimming like locals.
Cities often view tourists as the taxpayer of last resort because they can be charged without the risk of losing votes in an election.
Deidesheim, a small German wine town, has gained attention for hosting a three-star Michelin restaurant.

From the curator

Travelers increasingly define their experiences through local food traditions and the economic pressures placed on the destinations they visit. The AFAR Media article highlights how family-run restaurants, ranging from Egyptian brunch spots to Georgian kitchens, serve as the foundation of Toronto’s food scene. Meanwhile, the Financial Times article points out that cities are increasingly relying on tourists as a source of tax revenue, as they are a group that can be charged without political consequences at the ballot box.

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AFAR Media5 min readThe Family-Run Restaurants That Define Toronto's Food Scene
From Egyptian brunch spots to Georgian comfort-food kitchens, these independently owned neighborhood mainstays serve some of the city's most memorable meals.

Condé Nast Traveler6 min readOne of Europe's Oldest Cities Is Also an Amazing, Underrated Place to Eat
An Andalusian food scene so often overshadowed by the likes of Seville and Granada is finally stepping out of the shadows.

Adam Turner · curated 1 time

Smithsonian Magazine9 min readA Tiny Town in the Italian Riviera Has Its Own Version of Focaccia, and Let This Be a Warning—It's Addictive
Unlike the pillowy-soft focaccia that’s more widely known, focaccia di Recco is thin, crispy and filled with gooey cheese

Michelle Tchea · curated 1 time

the Guardian6 min readI hoped my children would have epiphanies while visiting my homeland; my father suggested we go swimming instead
I brought my children to Penang to immerse them in the places of their grandparents’ stories. When I stopped lecturing them about gratitude and privilege, we enjoyed our final…

Financial TimesHow the Tourist Became the Taxpayer of Last Resort
Tourists are among the few taxpayers a city can charge without worrying about the next election.
Financial Times · subscribers only

Rafat Ali · curated 1 time

Condé Nast Traveler6 min readDeidesheim Is the Tiny German Wine Town You’ve Never Heard Of—And It Now Has a Three-Star Michelin Restaurant
Deidesheim is the quaint German hamlet you're unlikely to have crossed paths with—until now, that is.

Felicity Byrnes · curated 1 time

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AFAR Media5 min readThe Family-Run Restaurants That Define Toronto's Food SceneFrom Egyptian brunch spots to Georgian comfort-food kitchens, these independently owned neighborhood mainstays serve some of the city's most memorable meals.

Condé Nast Traveler6 min readOne of Europe's Oldest Cities Is Also an Amazing, Underrated Place to EatAn Andalusian food scene so often overshadowed by the likes of Seville and Granada is finally stepping out of the shadows.

Smithsonian Magazine9 min readA Tiny Town in the Italian Riviera Has Its Own Version of Focaccia, and Let This Be a Warning—It's AddictiveUnlike the pillowy-soft focaccia that’s more widely known, focaccia di Recco is thin, crispy and filled with gooey cheese

Financial TimesHow the Tourist Became the Taxpayer of Last ResortTourists are among the few taxpayers a city can charge without worrying about the next election.Financial Times · subscribers only

Condé Nast Traveler6 min readDeidesheim Is the Tiny German Wine Town You’ve Never Heard Of—And It Now Has a Three-Star Michelin RestaurantDeidesheim is the quaint German hamlet you're unlikely to have crossed paths with—until now, that is.

AFAR Media5 min readThe Family-Run Restaurants That Define Toronto's Food Scene
From Egyptian brunch spots to Georgian comfort-food kitchens, these independently owned neighborhood mainstays serve some of the city's most memorable meals.

Condé Nast Traveler6 min readOne of Europe's Oldest Cities Is Also an Amazing, Underrated Place to Eat
An Andalusian food scene so often overshadowed by the likes of Seville and Granada is finally stepping out of the shadows.

Smithsonian Magazine9 min readA Tiny Town in the Italian Riviera Has Its Own Version of Focaccia, and Let This Be a Warning—It's Addictive
Unlike the pillowy-soft focaccia that’s more widely known, focaccia di Recco is thin, crispy and filled with gooey cheese

Financial TimesHow the Tourist Became the Taxpayer of Last Resort
Tourists are among the few taxpayers a city can charge without worrying about the next election.
Financial Times · subscribers only

Condé Nast Traveler6 min readDeidesheim Is the Tiny German Wine Town You’ve Never Heard Of—And It Now Has a Three-Star Michelin Restaurant
Deidesheim is the quaint German hamlet you're unlikely to have crossed paths with—until now, that is.