Magic Off The Beaten Path.

“I’ve confirmed my hypothesis about enjoying yourself in a new and unfamiliar town. First rule: Run away from the hotel, as far and as fast as you can. Rule Two: Avoid anyplace where people like you (meaning out-of-towners or tourists) congregate. Rule Three: When you find a crummy bar clogged with locals who seem to be enjoying themselves, go in, sit down, and start drinking. Be sure to buy a few rounds for your fellow drinkers. At the appropriate moment, inquire of the best places to eat, emphasizing your criteria to go where no tourists have gone before. ‘Where do *you* eat?’ is a good starting point. If you hear the same name twice, take note.”

–Bourdain

Photo Credit: Andrew Crowley, 2001

Quote: The Nasty Bits – Collected Varietal Cuts, Usable Trim, Scraps, and Bones (Bloomsbury USA, 2006)