Anyone who’s perused our Atlas knows that you can mark each place as somewhere you’ve “Been” or “Want to Go.” I took a look at the Top 25 restaurants, bars, and stores that you all added to your lists over the past year.
You have diverse tastes! You liked cafés and speakeasies tucked in crypts and tunnels, shops with serious history, and the occasional themed bar or eatery (well, as long as that theme was carousels or death). We hope you enjoy our Top 25 Food Places That Fed Your Curiosity in 2025 this holiday season—whether you’re armchair traveling or finding inspiration for adventures in the year ahead. Hint: You’ll find that octopus pictured above at No. 4 and the intriguing interior below is No. 1!
