#local-dining

#local-dining

Ziggy's Roman Cafe debuted on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at 15 Main St. in the heart of DUMBO, Brooklyn offering high-quality Italian cuisine and an elevated ambiance designated for any day of the week. Founders Helen Zhang, a former restaurant publicist with 15 years of experience in hospitality public relations, and Igor Hadzismajovic, co-founder of Employees Only cocktail bar, envisioned a local restaurant where children are welcome to enjoy a meal during the day and adults can meet friends for drinks in the evening.

Our plane touched down at Linate Airport in Milan later than expected and, as the hands on the clock moved past 2 p.m., we made a beeline for Dal Bolognese, knowing they'd seat us for lunch despite the hour. Antonio, one of the restaurant's beloved waiters, whisked away our bags and brought back costoletta di vitello and two glasses of Barolo, as we texted an ETA to our Airbnb host.

Before the fire, Lucy's Place would come alive in the morning. Gardeners and day laborers would come by for a morning pastry or breakfast burrito and coffee served up by owner Juan Orozco, who arrived at 5 a.m. to prepare. If he had to step out, his regulars would take over and serve coffee to customers, he said.

It's become such an iconic restaurant in Los Cabos and for many reasons too, like the cliffside tables, ocean views, live music, golden-hour lighting, and the food which is so fresh and changes daily.

Many tourists head straight to the major landmarks, like the CN Tower, missing out on smaller attractions that offer a unique experience in Toronto.

Taste the Gables Restaurant Month features over 70 restaurants in Coral Gables offering discounted lunch and dinner menus, aiming to boost local dining during summer.

The village of Princeton-by-the-Sea offers a quaint, local experience with delicious seafood, coffee shops, and a vibrant community atmosphere, away from tourist traps.

The bright sun invites DC locals to indulge in various outdoor happy hours across the city offering delicious drinks, tasty snacks, and a vibrant atmosphere.

In some parts of the city, it can be easy to forget the Willamette River exists. Not so in the sliver of South Portland known as John's Landing, lying just south of South Waterfront's gleaming towers and scrubs-clad masses.