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While it is easy to make a snap judgment on a restaurant based on reviews, locals know the dining scene best – especially the beloved haunts.

While it is easy to make a snap judgment on a restaurant based on reviews, locals know the dining scene best – especially the beloved haunts.

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Nikita Richardson

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NEW YORK – Everyone has different priorities when it comes to travelling. Some want to relax, while others want to spend a few hours in a museum or fill up their suitcase in the shopping district. And some travellers care most about eating, and eating well.

Out of all of those options, figuring out where to dine can feel like a tougher task. There is only one Prado Museum, but there are countless tapas spots across Madrid. The first step is to breathe. It is impossible to visit every amazing eatery a city has to offer in a dozen visits, let alone one.

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