Chef Porowski's Grandma Rule for Foodie Travels

Chef Antoni Porowski, known for his role on Netflix's Queer Eye, reveals his travel philosophy heavily revolves around food. He frequently seeks out small, local restaurants where he can find a "grandma" cooking, believing these spots offer the most authentic and delicious experiences. For Porowski, food is paramount, serving as his primary method for connecting with a new place's culture and history.

His recent docuseries, Best of the World with Antoni Porowski, explored London, New York, Paris, and Mexico City, offering him diverse culinary insights. He fondly recalls a standout lobster roll from The Clam Shack in Kennebunk, Maine, noting its preparation in ocean water. In Warsaw, Poland, he savored steak tartare at Stary Dom, praising its hand-chopped texture and traditional preparation.

During a trip to Mexico City, Porowski was captivated by the pastries at Panadería de Rosetta and the unique huitlacoche tamales at Rosetta. His Parisian experience included perfectly scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and a croissant at Hôtel de Crillon. On the Greek island of Mykonos, he discovered a memorable honey-glazed pork chop at Kiki's Tavern, despite usually preferring seafood.

In Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, he shared two outstanding faraona alla creta dishes, a guinea fowl cooked in clay, with actor Justin Theroux. Porowski also shared a tip from Italy: drizzle high-quality Parmigiano Reggiano with premium balsamic vinegar.