This butcher shop’s philosophy is simple: raise happy animals, sell top quality meat. Stop in to chat with knowledgeable butchers or pick up a meat pie – a small assortment is always on hand. The Ginger Pig 8-10 Moxon Street, Marylebone, London W1U 4EW; (+44) 20 7935 7788
Complete luxury in a palace-like hotel. Contains the flagship Louis Vuitton boutique as well as a full spa. The Fairmont Downtown 900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2W6; (+1) 604-684-3131
The gold standard in luxury hotels, the Vancouver location houses the acclaimed YEW restaurant + bar inside. The Four Seasons 791 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 2T4; (+1) 604-689-9333
London’s oldest surviving Indian establishment has a royal pedigree, a revolving door of regional Indian chefs and an outstanding chicken tikka. Veeraswamy 99 Regent Street, London W1B 4EZ; (+44) 20 7734 1401
“Quite simply, the best Indian food in North America.” No reservations – if a table is impossible on a given night, sibling Rangoli next door will provide a great, more casual meal. Vij’s 1480 W 11th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 1L1; (+1) 604-736-6664
A hotel that feels more like a resort, with gorgeous views of the harbor. The Fairmont Waterfront 900 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC VC6 3L5; (+1) 604-691-1991
Portland’s best (and only serious) Thai food and “Whiskey Soda Lounge,” serving up revelatory fish sauce wings and authentic Thai dishes with a slight nod to the Northern regions of Chiang Mai and Isaan. Pok Pok 3226 Southeast Division St., Portland, OR 97202; (503) 232-1387
Iron Chef America winner Vitaly Paley runs this intimate bar/bistro, valuing local, seasonal and organic produce above all else. Paley’s Place 1204 Northwest 21st Avenue, Portland, OR 97209; (503) 243-2403
This Pearl District bar and bistro is a popular foodie destination as well as a simply tasty, low-key joint with friendly service. Park Kitchen 422 Northwest 8th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209; (503) 223-7275
Come for gourmet pizza, stay for exceptional pastries and freshly baked bread. Ken’s Artisan Pizza 304 Southeast 28th Avenue, Portland, OR 97214; (503) 517-9951
French cuisine lands stateside in this intimate venue. Le Pigeon 738 East Burnside Street, Portland, OR 97214; (503) 546-8796