Books by Food

Lonely Planet has compiled the best dining spots in every country of the world. Our writers know how to sniff out the best food around and our picks favour local, authentic and atmospheric experiences - whether that means tucking into tasty oysters at a seafood shack in southeast England or gorging on the best jerk chicken in Jamaica.

Whether you've been vegan for years or are travelling as one for the first time, this guide is packed with insight and advice on where to go, and the best vegan restaurants, accommodation and cities. From cooking classes in India to wildlife watching tours in New Zealand, Lonely Planet shows you how to explore the world on a plant-based diet.

Discover 100 of the world's best street food recipes. From taco carts and noodle stalls to hawker markets and gelaterias, it's on the street that you'll find the heart of a cuisine and its culture. With these 100 authentic recipes, Lonely Planet delivers the planet's freshest, tastiest street-food flavours. Gastronomic bliss awaits!

Following the success of Wine Trails, we now bring you 40 perfect weekends in Australia and New Zealand wine country, introducing vineyards in regions including the Clare Valley, Margaret River, Hawkes Bay, Tamar Valley and Marlborough, as well as celebrating secret gems off the beaten path.

Packed with over 150 amazing coffee experiences in 37 countries, from its birthplace in East Africa, to modern-day Cuba, the United States, Australia and the UK, this follow-up to our hugely popular Global Beer Tour features legendary espresso bars, plantation tours, urban roasteries and must-visit cafes.

Explore the unique cuisine and food culture of Malaysia and Singapore confidently with this culinary companion. Discover the most iconic dishes as well as regional specialties and how to order and eat them. Also included is a handy etiquette guide with all the dos and don'ts of local customs so that you can avoid looking like an ignorant tourist.

Explore the cuisine and food and wine culture of France confidently with this culinary companion. Discover the country's most iconic dishes as well as regional specialities and how to order and eat them. We also demystify French wine so that you can taste with confidence, and provide an etiquette guide with all the dos and don'ts of local customs.

Explore the exciting world of spirits with Lonely Planet. Featuring the best distilleries and bars in over 30 countries, we'll tell you where to go and what to taste- from gin, bourbon and whisky to vodka, cachaca, tequila and more. Includes unmissable regional drinks from Australia, Canada, the USA, Mexico, Japan, Indonesia, the UK & New Zealand.

From Lonely Planet, the world's leading travel guide publisher, Wine Trails, the first book in Lonely Planet's Perfect Weekends series, introduces the secret gems in well-known regions such as Napa and Sonoma, Tuscany, Burgundy and Rioja, and also explores off-the-beaten-path regions in Georgia, Greece and beyond.

Food Trails continues Lonely Planet's 52 Perfect Weekends series by exploring destinations famed for their food and drink. Discover 52 amazing itineraries for delicious days out in places such as Puglia, Paris, Melbourne and New Orleans with recommendations for where to stay, what to do and of course what to eat.

California chefs tell their secrets. High quality photos and recipes of gourmet soups. Bringing the gourmet experience to your very own kitchen.