From family-run taverns and neighborhood kitchens to generations-old food traditions, meet 10 local legends whose dedication and craft make the backstreets of Spain and Portugal worth exploring.

From neighborhood kitchens and old-school bakeries to family-run institutions, meet 10 local food heroes whose skills and traditions make the Eastern Mediterranean's backstreets worth exploring.

From family-run kitchens to bustling market stalls, our local experts share their picks for the best of the Americas' culinary backstreets, celebrating the people and places that keep food traditions alive.