Created by published guidebook authors and culinary travelers Amber & Eric Hoffman, Food & Drink Destinations provides first-hand food guides, regional drink itineraries, and authentic recipes from over 70 countries—drawing on years of living across Spain, Ireland, and Southeast Asia. Discover where to eat, what to drink, and how to bring world flavors into your kitchen.
FOOD & DRINK DESTINATIONS
Helping You Travel For Food And Drink, And Eat Better At Home
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About Amber & Eric
Amber S. Hoffman and Eric Hoffman are culinary travel writers and published guidebook authors who have eaten their way through more than 70 countries across fifteen years, living in Spain, Ireland, and now Thailand.
Amber has written five books, including culinary travel guides produced with the Costa Brava and Emilia Romagna tourism boards, and speaks internationally at ITB Asia and World Travel Market. Their first-hand food and drink reporting has been commissioned by Marriott International, Fáilte Ireland, Wakayama Tourism, Moray Speyside, and Centara Hotels & Resorts.
Learn More About Amber & EricWhere We Have Eaten
We have spent fifteen years eating our way through some of the best food and drink destinations and these are the countries we know best — where we have lived, returned to repeatedly, and written about first-hand.
Italy Food & Drink Guide
Built on over two decades of travel and culinary research across Italy, our guides highlight authentic local flavors and protected traditions. Discover where to find the best regional specialties, historic cellars, and culinary experiences.
Italian Drinks Guide: 20+ Traditional Beverages, Cocktails, Spritzes & Digestifs
Italian Drinks Guide: Our guide to what to drink in Italy, including Italian cocktails, Italian [...]
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Aug
Aug
22 Traditional Italian Snacks To Eat In Italy: Authentic Finger Foods & Street Eats
Who loves snacks? The Italians certainly do. Our post details some of the most popular [...]
19
Aug
Aug
What Is Parma Ham? Prosciutto di Parma D.O.P. Guide, Origins & Pairings
What Is Parma Ham? A guide to Italian Prosciutto di Parma from the author of [...]
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Aug
Aug
Spain Food & Drink Guide
We lived in Spain for three years, eating our way from Basque pintxos bars to Andalusian tapas counters and the wineries of Rioja. These are our first-hand guides to what to eat, what to drink, and how to cook it at home.
What to Eat in Spain: Traditional Spanish Food & Regional Guide
Spain Food Guide: What to eat in Spain, with some of our favorite food destinations [...]
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Aug
Aug
What to Eat in Tenerife: 20+ Traditional Canarian Foods & Food Guide
Tenerife Food Guide: food and drink blog about what to eat in Tenerife, Canary Islands, [...]
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Aug
Aug
19 Of The Best Authentic Spanish Tapas Recipes
Here’s our ultimate list of the best Spanish tapas recipes we learned living in Spain [...]
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Jul
Jul
Portugal Food & Drink Guide
Portugal has drawn us back again and again, from Lisbon’s tascas and Ramiro’s seafood counter to the port cellars of Vila Nova de Gaia. These are our first-hand guides to eating and drinking across the country.
16 Must-Try Portuguese Drinks – What To Drink In Portugal
After all of our trips to Portugal, we created a list of the must-try Portuguese [...]
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Jun
Jun
13 Authentic Portuguese Snacks To Eat In Portugal
Traveling to Portugal? Here are our recommendations for the best Portuguese snacks you must eat [...]
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Mar
Mar
Cervejaria Ramiro Lisbon Review: Menu, Pricing, And Info
Cervejaria Ramiro Lisboa: What to eat on the Cervejaria Ramiro menu, with top Cervejaria Ramiro [...]
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May
May
Thailand Food & Drink Guide
We lived in Bangkok for two years and returned to Thailand in 2026, now based on Koh Samui. These are our first-hand guides to eating and drinking across the country, from street carts and night markets to island kitchens.
Thai Drinks Guide: 14 Must-Try Teas, Local Beers, Spirits & Street Ordering Tips
After almost 2 years living in Thailand, we've come up with a list of the [...]
18
Aug
Aug
Thai Spices & Herbs Guide: 12 Essential Seasonings for Cooking Authentic Thai Food
After living in Thailand, I crave the Thai herbs and seasonings I cooked with. Here's [...]
19
Aug
Aug
14 Must-Try Thai Snacks: Savory Street Bites, Skewers & Sweet Treats
Thailand’s street food may be some of the best in the world. Still, sometimes you [...]
19
Aug
Aug
Asia Food & Drink Guides
We are based in Southeast Asia, publishing first-hand food and drink coverage across the region — Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia and Vietnam.
Best Singapore Hawker Centres: Where to Eat and What to Order
To help you navigate the aisles and skip the tourist traps, here is our first-hand [...]
06
Sep
Sep
Hong Kong Food Guide: 12 Must-Eat Dishes & Where to Find Them
Are you traveling to Hong Kong? Our Hong Kong Food Guide includes our top recommendations [...]
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Aug
Aug
Best Dim Sum in Hong Kong: 6 Top Teahouses & Michelin Restaurants
Hong Kong’s dim sum culture spans a massive spectrum, from chaotic century-old teahouses rolling stainless-steel [...]
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Aug
Aug
Drink Guides by Country
Drink guides are what we are known for. From Scottish whisky and Irish stout to Portuguese vinho verde, Thai iced tea and Moroccan mint tea — first-hand guides to what to order, wherever you are.
Traditional Scottish Drinks Guide: 10 Iconic Drinks to Try in Scotland
Traditional Scottish Drinks Guide: 10+ must-try drinks in Scotland, including whisky, beer, gin, and soft [...]
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Aug
Aug
Guide To Drinking In Ireland – The Most Typical Irish Drinks
Guide To Drinking In Ireland: How to find the most typical Irish drinks when traveling [...]
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Feb
Feb
10 Moroccan Drinks To Try In Morocco
Heading to Morocco? Don't worry about being thirsty, our guide on which Moroccan drinks to [...]
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Nov
Nov
Recipes from Where We Have Traveled
We cannot travel all the time, so we bring the food home. These are the dishes we learned to cook while living in Spain, Thailand and Ireland, tested in our own kitchen.
Chorizo Al Vino Tinto Recipe- Spanish Chorizo In Red Wine
This chorizo al vino tinto recipe is a classic tapas recipe for Spanish chorizo in [...]
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Mar
Mar
Huevos Rotos Recipe – Spanish Broken Eggs With Jamon
This huevos rotos recipe is one of our Spanish comfort foods! Add a bit of [...]
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Apr
Apr
Berenjenas Con Miel Recipe – Spanish Fried Eggplant With Honey
This berenjenas con miel recipe is a homemade version of Spanish fried eggplant with honey. [...]
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Feb
Feb
Latest Posts
New guides from wherever we are eating right now.
3 Days in Singapore Itinerary: The Ultimate Food and City Route
Singapore is one of the most rewarding three-day destinations in Asia, provided you pace yourself [...]
06
Sep
Sep
Singapore Layover Guide: How to Spend 1 Day or Overnight in the City
Singapore’s compact footprint, hyper-efficient automated immigration, and rapid transit make leaving the airport effortless. If [...]
06
Sep
Sep
Where to Stay in Singapore for Foodies: Best Neighborhoods and Hotels
Choosing where to stay in Singapore completely dictates your culinary rhythm. Over more than a [...]
06
Sep
Sep
Where to Stay in Singapore: 5 Best Singapore Neighborhoods for Every Type of Traveler
Across more than a dozen visits to Singapore over the last fifteen years—staying everywhere from [...]
06
Sep
Sep
Maxwell Food Centre: What to Eat, Famous Stalls, and Visiting Tips
Anchoring the southern edge of Chinatown, Maxwell Food Centre is undeniably one of the most [...]
06
Sep
Sep
Best Singapore Hawker Centres: Where to Eat and What to Order
To help you navigate the aisles and skip the tourist traps, here is our first-hand [...]
06
Sep
Sep