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Moo Ping Hea Owen | Bangkok

THIS PIGGY'S GONE TO HEAVEN

There are no two ways about it. You grab a cab. You head to this market. You track down this little stand. You order pork skewers. You smile to the dude. You ask them to smother them in their hot tamarind, garlicky sauce. You pay. You walk a little bit into the shadows to hide your gluttinous face. You smash the bag. You weep inwardly. You compose yourself. You walk away and do not ever admit it to anyone.

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Mau Auhb | Odesa

By Benjamin Sand • August 30, 2025
A hidden pho stall in Odesa serves rich broth and authentic flavors, worth the trek beyond town. Follow clues near Uzbek Kitchen to find it.

Tetra Drip | Review

By Benjamin Sand • August 29, 2025
A sleek, ultra-light pour-over brewer perfect for travel, the Tetra Drip packs flat and delivers clean brews—but has a small flaw in coffee retention at the corners.

Il Giardino di Babuk | Naples

By the mouth • August 29, 2025
Il Giardino di Babuk in Rione Sanita, a secret garden where you have to call the owner to make an appointment and he takes you into his garden with 22 cats and a basement cellar 5 stories down underground.