It's funny to think of it as a surf town, but there is an avid local scene here. This is the one-stop for all-things surfing, including Strong Boalt swim trunks by local designer Amanda Boalt. Leer más.
This is a natural sanctuary where buses drop off tourists to see the endangered Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle. But if you walk a bit from the fray it's empty and perfect for taking a siesta. Leer más.
If you don't want to get mashed by a giant wave, hit this beach along the North Shore's scenic Kamehameha Highway. Leer más.
It's a progressive green market selling organic produce, local crafts and prepared food. Standouts include lychee-shaved ice, honey-based cosmetics and sea asparagus. Leer más.
One wonders whether these folks put more thought into jeans construction than NASA engineers devote to designing space craft. Added bonus: They'll customize the fit at no extra charge. Leer más.
You can spend a good hour there just watching demonstrations of blown glass-making, fusion and flame-work, all under one roof. The gift shop sells local glass artworks. Leer más.
It's a classic L.A. spot, a dimly lit, wainscot-walled enclave with great people watching. The martinis are to die for, and go perfectly with the oysters. Leer más.
The curators here are so intuitive in their selection of new contemporary artists. They keep all the other gallery venues in Boston guessing, they're that ahead of the curve. Leer más.
An eclectic restaurant and bar in the airport. The BLT is amazing. Eat there and skip the airplane food. Leer más.
The wood-fired pizzas come with toppings such as oyster and shiitake mushrooms, spicy soppressata, red chili flakes and honey and Brussels sprouts, egg and truffle oil. Leer más.
Try the käse-wurst, a bratwurst with cheese inside, which is served with German potato salad, red cabbage salad and sauerkraut Leer más.
The BJ Wings come in varieties like soy garlic or simple salt and pepper. The chick bokki, chopped chicken and a rice cake with Korean hot-pepper paste, is also popular. Leer más.
Break out of the chicken tikka masala rut with the coondapur kori, a flavorful, deep-orange coconut chicken curry from the coastal city of Mangalore. Leer más.
The Pear Gorgonzola pizza, topped with rosemary and dried dates, is a big hit. A popular savory option is the Artichoke Fennel pizza, which includes kalamata olives, thyme, oregano and basil. Leer más.
The white cosmo is one of the District's signature cocktails; it's a variation made with Absolut Citron, lime, Cointreau and white cranberry juice. Leer más.
The pizza menu includes white pizzas, like the Cavolini, with shaved Brussels sprouts, ricotta, golden raisins and Fontina, but the classic margherita is still the most popular. Leer más.
Lunchtime appetizer highlights include the fresh and light tuna tartare, served with corn relish and spicy aioli, and the more decadent blue crab mac and cheese. Leer más.
Reader tip: Go to Yellow Jacket Social Club for Frito Pie, local craft beer, and excellent people watching under the crepe myrtle trees. Leer más.
Reader tip: Veracruz tacos are worth fighting for any day of the week except Monday when they are closed. Leer más.
The jumbo lump crab cake, topped with red pepper coulis, is a perfect first course. Leer más.
Throwback sandwiches include classic turkey club or the oyster Rockefeller po'boy with spinach rémoulade and spicy-cured lemons. Leer más.
Particularly creative are the small house-made jars of pickles, including okra with garlic and caraway seeds and Brussels sprouts with garlic and dill ($5 a jar, or $15 for three). Leer más.
Options include the pickle plate and marinated olives, as well as peekytoe crab rolls, which are more like sliders, and ruby red shrimp tacos. Leer más.
Owner Roland Biamonte uses unusual ingredients for some of his pizzas, including roasted pumpkin and a truffle cream developed by his mother. Leer más.
One of London's best pizzerias, and cheaper than Pizza Express, in the mammoth mall at Stratford, the main Olympic Park transit hub. Leer más.
This pub is a favourite hangout of civil servants, journalists and politicians. Keep your ears open for huddles in the corner discussing the latest political gossip.
Flame-grilled chicken is the trademark dish, juicy and perfectly charred. It's boneless other than the wing, making the texture consistent across the white and dark meat. Leer más.
Standout cocktails include the Mr. Howell ($9), with single-malt scotch, aged rum, lime juice, and maple syrup. Try it with a grilled cheese sandwich, which stacks up with the best in Brooklyn. Leer más.
