The Jetpacker

Street Food From Around The World Under One Roof

We recently visited a popular restaurant in Los Angeles called Street that serves street food from all the world. You'll want to take a trip around the world after trying some tasty treasures like Kaya toast.

Our Favorite Parillas In Buenos Aires

Imagine a place where thick, tender, juicy, mouth-watering steaks are available on nearly every street. Then imagine Buenos Aires, home of the ubiquitous parilla (grill). Everywhere you look in the city, there's a world-class parilla offering a high-quality steak. And thanks to a low exchange rate, it's completely affordable. So get ready to meet your protein quota for the year -- here's a list of our favorite parillas in Buenos Aires...

The Best Pizza In Buenos Aires

When you think of food in Argentina, you probably think of slabs of beef sizzling over an open fire or delicious empanadas filled with meats and cheeses.  But did you know that Buenos Aires is one of the best places in the world for… pizza?

The Punjab Restaurant Review

Indian food isn’t for everybody.  It’s a complex convergence of mysterious flavors and textures that bombards the senses.  But if you’re going to experiment with this delightfully exotic cuisine, you’ve got to do it somewhere amazing.  And we know just the place…

Our Favorite Restaurants In Budapest

Some cities are more known for the food than the attractions.  Budapest isn’t one of those cities.  So we didn’t have high expectations for dining in Budapest.  But we gained a new appreciation for Hungarian food after dining at some great places.  Here are some our favorite restaurants in Budapest…

Menza Restaurant Review

Let’s be clear:  Budapest isn’t the culinary capital of the world.  But that doesn’t mean restaurants like Menza are any less impressive.

Crémerie-Restaurant Polidor Review

We’re not sure if the French have what Americans consider “soul food.”  But if they did, Crémerie-Restaurant Polidor, in the 6th arrondissement on the Left Bank, would be the place to get it.

Chartier Restaurant Review

Chartier has been serving traditional French food in Paris since 1896.  And when I say traditional, I’m talking about all the things that you might be afraid to eat:  tripe, tongue, brains… all the gross-sounding left over parts.

Au Pied de Cochon: A Pork Lover’s Paradise In Paris

When you think of restaurants that are open 24 hours a day / 7 days a week, you probably think of Denny’s or Norm’s or some other artery-clogging eatery named after a heavy-set man.  But in France, there’s a famous restaurant that’s open 24/7… and it’s fine dining.