Hofmann
Mey Hofman, one of Barcelona’s most talented chefs, opened her restaurant and cooking school in the ’80s in the Born district. While her renowned culinary school remains, her one sausage and praline sauce. Dining at Hofmann is a great value for the money. However, if you can’t make it to the restaurant, you can try Mey's creations at Hofmann Pastisseria, and her casual cafe, Taverna Hofmann, both in Born.

La Rambla
For those looking for a taste of classic Buenos Aires, this traditional porteño café in the heart of Recoleta is your spot. Old-school waiters decked out in crisp white shirts and bow ties serve hot cortado espressos and succulent sandwiches. The go-to thing to order is the Lomito La Rambla, a filet mignon sandwich topped with ham, cheese, lettuce and tomato tucked between two lightly toasted pieces of bread. The steak is cooked a perfect medium rare and the entire sandwich is delightfully juicy and supremely satisfying. The sandwich costs about 180 pesos, about $12 US

Chila
Argentine Chef Soledad Nardelli travels across the country in search of local ingredients to incorporate in her seasonal tasting menu. Set in the city’s upmarket riverside district of Puerta Madera, Chila is housed in an impressive modern space, complete with large, open kitchen, where Nardelli puts a modern twist on traditional Argentine dishes. Using contemporary cooking techniques while staying true to pure flavor, Chila was listed on the Latin America's 50 Best Restaurant list in 2013, 2014 and 2015. Fans recommend the Revuelto Gramajo. This solid meal with scrambled eggs, ham and potatoes is named after its inventor, Artemio Gramajo. Nardelli reinvents the timeless dish using the same ingredients as the classic recipe - eggs, potatoes, and peas - but in an entirely new way.

Gran Dabbang
Opened by Chef Mariano Ramon and his partner, former gardener and British transplant Philippa Robson, this newcomer to the Buenos Aires food scene has become an instant hit among locals, foreigners, chefs and foodies. At this unassuming spot on Scalabrini Ortiz, fans pack the communal tables, couch and a few close-set tables. The minimalist décor lets the menu shine. Indian, Southeast Asian, Argentine and Latin flavors come together to create an eclectic mix of small plates that pack bold flavors. One of their signature dishes, Swiss chard pakoras, are battered in garbanzo flour, lightly fried and served with sweet carrot chutney, Sriracha and yogurt raita.

Medina
Café Medina is arguably the most iconic brunch spot in downtown that's not fine dining, yet still refined. It is open for breakfast, brunch and lunch and there is always a line up. The menu is modern and the execution and ambiance sophisticated. The Harissa “Burger,” with two fried eggs, preserved lemon and Harissa spiced beef in a grilled pita with Parmesan, tomato salsa, spiced hummus, baba ganoush and seasonal greens is delicious and unique to the restaurant. The fricassee and smoked salmon are also excellent and will forever remain on the menu. People love the Liège waffles here, but they're not made in house and actually are from Damien's Belgian Waffles in Richmond, BC (a 20-minute drive from downtown).

Pancham Puriwala
Pancham Puriwala, established in the 1840s by Pancham Sharma, is arguably the oldest running restaurant in Mumbai. The small, two-storied restaurant opposite the historic Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus station is a no-frills, unairconditioned place with shared seating. Fans are lured by the Indian flatbread. More than 4,000 puris are fried fresh every day. There are three versions: sada (plain), masala and palak. These come with a variety of vegetarian side dishes or you can go in for the full-blown thali. The vegetables are made every day and nothing is stored overnight, one reason why they didn't keep a refrigerator until recently. Meal prices range between ₹ 60 to ₹ 160. Fans also recommend the lassi and buttermilk.

Avec
Avec is a West Loop eatery with communal tables, a casual atmosphere and serious food. Ordering is easy at Avec. You simply cannot go wrong because the food is that good. Everything on the small menu is meant to be shared. Chorizo-Stuffed Medjool Dates is one of Avec’s most popular dishes. The small plate consists of large dates filled with spicy chorizo, wrapped with bacon and served with a tomato sauce. The chorizo has just the right amount of spice to boost the flavor without being overwhelming. The Shrimp Paella is huge with flavorful rice and a generous amount of cheese topped with large, whole, wood-fired shrimp. The crust on the Burrata Pizza with Kale is chewy on the edges and thin in the middle. For dessert, don’t miss the house-made Nutterbutters, Avec’s gourmet recreation of the classic cookie. Dining at Avec is one of the best deals in Chicago.

Pidgin
This 24-seat neighborhood restaurant on Wilton Way in Hackney, East London, is run by James Ramsden and Sam Herlihy, creators of the acclaimed supper club Secret Larder. The tiny dining room is outfitted with elegant grey and copper-trimmed tabletops, close-set banquettes and bentwood chairs and walls festooned with twigs gathered in the New Forest. From the kitchen, Chef Elizabeth Allen offers a weekly changing four-course set menu, using seasonal, carefully-sourced produce, as well as a weekly drinks list. Her innovative creations include charred baby gem lettuce with shards of crispy chicken skin and grated pecorino; and pink medallions of succulent goat, braised in goat’s milk and accompanied by scorched podded peas. Service is stellar with fresh cutlery at every course, and the bill arrives with complimentary petit fours and house-made limoncello spiked with rosemary.

Marksman Public House
Chefs Tom Harris and Jon Rotheram, who trained under Fergus Henderson at St. John, are turning out classic British fare in this 150-year-old Victorian pub Hackney Road in East London. The pub’s original mahogany bar is stocked with Vieille Prune, Fernet-Branca, Martini Rosso and more. Diners can choose between a seat at the private dining table in the basement kitchen and the more modern dining room upstairs. The menu, chockful of curries, oysters, buns and braises, includes a blend of classic and modern pub fare. Traditionalists rave about the barley buns, hearty parcels of toasted barley, onions, pickled walnuts and minced beef encased in a bun that is baked, steamed and served with horseradish cream. Modernists recommend the goat curry with fermented potato sourdough bread, tomato chutney and fried potatoes instead of rice. An all-day brunch is offered Saturdays in the pub while Sundays feature a set roast menu in the upstairs dining room.

Brunswick House
This boho-chic restaurant is situated in a Georgian mansion that was the former home to the Dukes of Brunswick. Built in 1758 on three acres of riverside parkland, it now sits amid the noisy chaos of the massive St. George Wharf complex of Vauxhall Cross. Acquired by The London Architectural Salvage and Supply Company in 2004, the home was restored to its former glory and used by LASSCO to sell architectural salvage. After perusing the bric-a-brac on offer, young professionals pack the restaurant adorned with an eclectic mishmash of chandeliers and banquets for a glimpse of Vauxhall’s elegant past. Chef Jackson Boxer’s quirky British menu is updated daily. Diners tuck into such dishes as chargrilled lamb with purple sprouting broccoli, chilli and yogurt (£16.8). Wine, cocktails, coffee, tea and snacks are available all day in the bar or on the terrace.