First time in Paris or returning after a while? This guide covers the best food, wine, history, and art—plus tips to explore like a local while savoring the city’s hidden delights.

Singapore is the kind of food city that reminds me of a great wine list — the range is the point. From Odette and Burnt Ends to Maxwell Food Centre and the world-ranked bars of Tanjong Pagar, here are my favorite places to eat and drink in Singapore.

Tokyo’s bar scene operates on the same principle as its kitchens: deep craft, no excess, an almost intimidating commitment to getting it right. These are the bars worth your evening.

Tokyo executes quietly, obsessively, and better than almost anywhere else on earth. A firsthand restaurant and coffee guide from a former pastry chef and sommelier.

Kanazawa is one of Japan’s most underrated cities — and one of its most rewarding. This is my guide to the best of what it has to offer, from cult-status curry and fresh crab croquettes at Omicho Market to hand-painted kutani porcelain, urushi lacquerware ateliers, and tea experiences tucked inside Edo-period geisha houses. If you’re ready to go beyond the obvious, this is where to start.