[ { "id": "amsterdam", "name": "Amsterdam", "country": "Netherlands", "country_code": "NL", "flag": "🇳🇱", "center": { "lat": 52.3676, "lon": 4.9041 }, "default_zoom": 13, "tagline": "Canal-side sourdough, raw herring masters & historic brown cafés", "currency": "EUR", "currency_symbol": "€", "epicenters": [ { "name": "Dam Square", "lat": 52.3731, "lon": 4.8932 }, { "name": "Damrak / Centraal Corridor", "lat": 52.3775, "lon": 4.899 }, { "name": "Red Light District", "lat": 52.3725, "lon": 4.897 }, { "name": "Leidseplein Tourist Ring", "lat": 52.3639, "lon": 4.8829 }, { "name": "Rembrandtplein Tourist Ring", "lat": 52.366, "lon": 4.8967 } ], "known_chains": [ "febo", "albert heijn", "new york pizza", "bagels & beans", "la place", "de drie graefjes" ], "heritage_badge_label": "🏛️ Monumental Heritage (Rijksmonument)", "waterfront_label": "⛵ Canal Terrace", "dining_guide": { "water_norm": "Municipal drinking water (kraanwater) is among the cleanest in Europe. By Dutch custom and hospitality charters, restaurants readily provide free tap water alongside your order.", "payment_norm": "Heavily cashless (PIN / Contactless / Maestro). Many brown cafés, bakeries, and modern eateries explicitly refuse cash (PIN-only).", "celiac_norm": "Monitored by the Dutch Celiac Society (NCV) Horeca Alliantie. Only audited members and dedicated bakeries (e.g. Sue Bites, Craft Coffee) have certified zero cross-contamination.", "halal_norm": "Halal certification is strictly independently monitored (e.g. Halal Correct, HQC). The Halal Verified filter displays certified spots across Nieuw-West, Bos en Lommer, and De Pijp with zero pork conflicts.", "local_custom": "Experience Borrel culture: 17:00 social drinks accompanied by hot, mustard-dipped bitterballen. Canal-terrace tables are usually self-seated unless marked reserved." } }, { "id": "dubai", "name": "Dubai", "country": "United Arab Emirates", "country_code": "AE", "flag": "🇦🇪", "center": { "lat": 25.2048, "lon": 55.2708 }, "default_zoom": 12, "tagline": "Artisanal specialty roasters, Levantine charcoal masters & heritage spice souks", "currency": "AED", "currency_symbol": "AED", "epicenters": [ { "name": "Dubai Mall & Burj Promenade", "lat": 25.1972, "lon": 55.2744 }, { "name": "JBR The Walk & Marina Promenade", "lat": 25.0784, "lon": 55.1328 }, { "name": "Deira Gold Souk Tourist Gates", "lat": 25.2708, "lon": 55.2974 }, { "name": "Souk Madinat Jumeirah Strip", "lat": 25.1332, "lon": 55.1856 } ], "known_chains": [ "al baik", "zaatar w zeit", "tim hortons", "costa", "paul", "p.f. chang's", "texas roadhouse", "shake shack", "operation falafel", "caffè nero", "subway", "kfc", "mcdonald's", "hardee's" ], "heritage_badge_label": "🏛️ Heritage District (Al Fahidi & Shindagha)", "waterfront_label": "🌊 Waterfront / Marina Terrace", "dining_guide": { "water_norm": "Restaurants must provide filtered tap water upon request under municipal guidelines, though most commercial venues default to bottled local spring water (Al Ain, Masafi) or imported mineral water.", "payment_norm": "Apple Pay, cards, and contactless accepted almost universally across malls, cafes, and restaurants. Cash is useful primarily in historic Deira/Bur Dubai souks.", "celiac_norm": "Dedicated celiac facilities are concentrated in specialized artisan hubs (like Sweet Pea in Al Quoz). In regular dining, always alert the chef directly regarding cross-contamination.", "halal_norm": "By UAE federal law (ESMA/MOIAT standards), all domestic poultry and beef in casual dining is 100% Halal certified. Pork and alcohol are restricted strictly to licensed international hotel venues with separate kitchens. Our Halal filter excludes all licensed bars and pork menus.", "local_custom": "Vibrant late-night dining culture with service running past midnight. Explore communal Yemeni mandi houses in Deira, Karama South Asian street food, and third-wave micro-roasters in Al Quoz industrial warehouses." } }, { "id": "istanbul", "name": "Istanbul", "country": "Turkey", "country_code": "TR", "flag": "🇹🇷", "center": { "lat": 41.0082, "lon": 28.9784 }, "default_zoom": 13, "tagline": "Century-old esnaf lokantaları, wood-fired yaprak döner & Bosphorus seafood", "currency": "TRY", "currency_symbol": "₺", "epicenters": [ { "name": "Sultanahmet Square & Basilica Corridor", "lat": 41.0054, "lon": 28.9768 }, { "name": "Istiklal Avenue & Taksim Square", "lat": 41.0345, "lon": 28.9789 }, { "name": "Grand Bazaar Beyazıt Gate", "lat": 41.0107, "lon": 28.968 }, { "name": "Galata Tower Apron", "lat": 41.0256, "lon": 28.9741 }, { "name": "Eminönü Square & Spice Bazaar Strip", "lat": 41.0175, "lon": 28.9715 } ], "known_chains": [ "simit sarayı", "mado", "kahve dünyası", "midyeci ahmet", "köfteci yusuf", "komagene", "tavuk dünyası", "baydöner", "burger king", "mcdonald's" ], "heritage_badge_label": "🏛️ Tarihi Kültür Varlığı (Historic Institution)", "waterfront_label": "🌊 Bosphorus Waterfront Terrace", "dining_guide": { "water_norm": "Municipal tap water is not served for drinking. Restaurants universally serve sealed bottled natural spring water (Erikli, Hamidiye, Saka) charged to the bill. Complimentary hot Turkish black tea (ikram çay) is traditionally served after your meal.", "payment_norm": "Credit cards and contactless are widely accepted. However, small historic street stalls, Grand Bazaar tea runners, and traditional neighborhood büfes prefer cash (nakit).", "celiac_norm": "Dedicated celiac kitchens are rare (<15 citywide). Crucial warning: traditional Turkish köfte and dolma commonly incorporate crumbled bread (ekmek içi) or wheat bulgur as binding agents. Seek out certified Çölyak bakeries.", "halal_norm": "Nearly all traditional Turkish eateries serve halal meat. However, traditional meyhanes and modern bistros serve alcohol. Our Halal filter highlights 100% family-friendly, alcohol-free traditional lokantas and kebapçıs.", "local_custom": "The Esnaf Lokantası ritual: walk up to the glass-fronted hot food counter, point to the daily braised lamb, seasonal olive-oil dishes (zeytinyağlılar), and rice pilav. Quick, authentic, and historic." } }, { "name": "Paris", "country": "France", "country_code": "FR", "flag": "🇫🇷", "center": { "lat": 48.8566, "lon": 2.3522 }, "default_zoom": 13, "tagline": "Heritage boulangeries, natural wine neo-bistros & historic brasseries", "currency": "EUR", "currency_symbol": "€", "epicenters": [ { "name": "Eiffel Tower & Champ de Mars", "lat": 48.8584, "lon": 2.2945 }, { "name": "Louvre & Tuileries Garden", "lat": 48.8606, "lon": 2.3376 }, { "name": "Notre-Dame & Saint-Michel", "lat": 48.853, "lon": 2.3499 }, { "name": "Sacré-Cœur & Montmartre Ring", "lat": 48.8867, "lon": 2.3431 }, { "name": "Champs-Élysées Tourist Strip", "lat": 48.8698, "lon": 2.3075 } ], "known_chains": [ "mcdonald's", "mcdonalds", "starbucks", "paul", "brioche doree", "brioche dorée", "pret a manger", "quick", "subway", "burger king", "kfc", "columbus cafe", "columbus café", "exki" ], "heritage_badge_label": "🏛️ Monument Historique (Patrimoine Français)", "waterfront_label": "🌊 Seine River Terrace", "dining_guide": { "water_norm": "By French law (la carafe d'eau est gratuite), restaurants and bistros must serve free tap water upon request (demandez une carafe d'eau).", "payment_norm": "Carte bancaire (CB) and contactless widely accepted; €5-€10 minimum card charge occasionally applies in small tabacs.", "celiac_norm": "Dedicated sans gluten scene exists (Chambelland, Noglu, Helmut Newcake). Alert the chef in traditional bistros.", "halal_norm": "Verified Halal North African couscous, tagines, and modern French bistros across the 11th, 18th, 19th, and 20th arrondissements.", "local_custom": "Experience l'Apéro: 18:00 natural wine with saucisson and artisanal cheese. Many classic bistros close between 14:30 and 19:30." }, "id": "paris" }, { "name": "London", "country": "United Kingdom", "country_code": "GB", "flag": "🇬🇧", "center": { "lat": 51.5074, "lon": -0.1278 }, "default_zoom": 13, "tagline": "Historic coaching inns, South Asian curry houses & Michelin gastropubs", "currency": "GBP", "currency_symbol": "£", "epicenters": [ { "name": "Leicester Square & Piccadilly", "lat": 51.5113, "lon": -0.1283 }, { "name": "Covent Garden Market", "lat": 51.5117, "lon": -0.124 }, { "name": "Tower Bridge & London Bridge Strip", "lat": 51.5055, "lon": -0.0754 }, { "name": "Westminster & Big Ben Corridor", "lat": 51.5007, "lon": -0.1246 } ], "known_chains": [ "pret a manger", "costa", "greggs", "wetherspoon", "nando's", "nandos", "pizza express", "wasabi", "itsu", "leon", "mcdonald's", "subway", "kfc" ], "heritage_badge_label": "🏛️ Grade I / II* Listed Heritage Pub", "waterfront_label": "🌊 Thames Riverside Terrace", "dining_guide": { "water_norm": "By UK licensing law, licensed premises must provide free drinking water on request.", "payment_norm": "Heavily cashless; contactless and mobile pay accepted almost universally.", "celiac_norm": "Coeliac UK accredited venues available across central boroughs.", "halal_norm": "Extensive halal dining across East London (Whitechapel), Edgware Road, and Soho.", "local_custom": "Sunday Roast with Yorkshire pudding; ordering food and pints at the pub bar counter." }, "id": "london" }, { "name": "Tokyo", "country": "Japan", "country_code": "JP", "flag": "🇯🇵", "center": { "lat": 35.6895, "lon": 139.6917 }, "default_zoom": 13, "tagline": "Master shokunin omakase, binchotan yakitori & 18-hour broth ramen counters", "currency": "JPY", "currency_symbol": "¥", "epicenters": [ { "name": "Shibuya Crossing & Dogenzaka Strip", "lat": 35.6595, "lon": 139.7005 }, { "name": "Shinjuku Kabukicho Tourist Ring", "lat": 35.6938, "lon": 139.7034 }, { "name": "Asakusa Senso-ji Nakamise Corridor", "lat": 35.7148, "lon": 139.7967 }, { "name": "Ginza Chuo-dori Luxury Corridor", "lat": 35.6719, "lon": 139.765 }, { "name": "Akihabara Electric Town Maid Strip", "lat": 35.6983, "lon": 139.7731 } ], "known_chains": [ "yoshinoya", "matsuya", "sukiya", "ichiran", "ippudo", "coco ichibanya", "kura sushi", "sushiro", "saizeriya", "doutor", "torikizoku", "mos burger", "starbucks", "mcdonald's", "kfc", "subway" ], "heritage_badge_label": "🏛️ Shinise Heritage (100+ Year Guild)", "waterfront_label": "🌊 Sumida River & Tokyo Bay Terrace", "dining_guide": { "water_norm": "Complimentary cold iced water (o-hiya) or hot roasted green tea (o-cha) is universally served upon seating with a fresh wet towel (oshibori).", "payment_norm": "IC transit cards (Suica / Pasmo) and credit cards are widely accepted in modern venues, but historic shokunin counters and ticket machines (kenbaiki) often remain strictly cash only (yen).", "celiac_norm": "Gluten-free dining requires vigilance due to traditional soy sauce (shoyu) containing wheat. Dedicated gluten-free ramen and soba (100% juwari soba) exist in Shibuya and Roppongi.", "halal_norm": "Growing certified Halal ramen and Wagyu yakiniku network (e.g. Halal Mentsuru, Ayam-YA, Honolu, Yakiniku Panga) strictly separating cooking utensils and alcohol.", "local_custom": "Strict shokunin culture: arrive punctually for reservations; slurping noodles is polite appreciation; tipping is not accepted and considered impolite." }, "id": "tokyo" }, { "name": "New York", "country": "United States", "country_code": "US", "flag": "🇺🇸", "center": { "lat": 40.7128, "lon": -74.006 }, "default_zoom": 13, "tagline": "Coal-fired slice joints, heirloom pastrami delis & Michelin tasting rooms", "currency": "USD", "currency_symbol": "$", "epicenters": [ { "name": "Times Square & Theater District", "lat": 40.758, "lon": -73.9855 }, { "name": "SoHo & Broadway Corridor", "lat": 40.7233, "lon": -73.9985 }, { "name": "Financial District & Wall Street", "lat": 40.7075, "lon": -74.0089 }, { "name": "Rockefeller Center & 5th Avenue", "lat": 40.7587, "lon": -73.9787 }, { "name": "DUMBO Brooklyn Bridge Apron", "lat": 40.7033, "lon": -73.9896 } ], "known_chains": [ "shake shack", "mcdonald's", "starbucks", "dunkin", "dunkin'", "subway", "chipotle", "sweetgreen", "cava", "panda express", "panera bread", "burger king", "kfc", "domino's", "five guys", "just salad", "joe & the juice" ], "heritage_badge_label": "🏛️ NYC Landmark / Century Institution", "waterfront_label": "🌊 Hudson & East River Terrace", "dining_guide": { "water_norm": "By NYC health and plumbing codes, municipal tap water (Catskill watershed 'champagne of tap water') is served freely upon seating.", "payment_norm": "Cards and Apple Pay are standard everywhere; however, some legacy slice joints and Chinatown noodle counters remain cash only ($).", "celiac_norm": "Extensive dedicated gluten-free bakeries and dedicated pizza ovens (e.g. Modern Bread and Bagel, Senza Gluten, Noglu).", "halal_norm": "Massive certified Halal ecosystem across Midtown, Astoria, and Brooklyn (53rd & 6th Halal carts, Yemen Cafe, Adel's Halal).", "local_custom": "Fold your pizza slice lengthwise; bagel counters require fast ordering (untoasted with scallion cream cheese is the classic order); 18-20% standard gratuity." }, "id": "nyc" }, { "name": "Rome", "country": "Italy", "country_code": "IT", "flag": "🇮🇹", "center": { "lat": 41.9028, "lon": 12.4964 }, "default_zoom": 13, "tagline": "Century trattorias, wood-fired pizza al taglio & artisanal scratch gelato", "currency": "EUR", "currency_symbol": "€", "epicenters": [ { "name": "Colosseum & Roman Forum Apron", "lat": 41.8902, "lon": 12.4922 }, { "name": "Trevi Fountain & Spanish Steps Strip", "lat": 41.9009, "lon": 12.4833 }, { "name": "Pantheon & Piazza Navona Ring", "lat": 41.8986, "lon": 12.4769 }, { "name": "Vatican & St. Peter's Square Corridor", "lat": 41.9022, "lon": 12.4568 }, { "name": "Trastevere Piazza Santa Maria", "lat": 41.8895, "lon": 12.47 } ], "known_chains": [ "mcdonald's", "mcdonalds", "burger king", "kfc", "subway", "starbucks", "autogrill", "spontini", "rossopomodoro", "old wild west", "alice pizza" ], "heritage_badge_label": "🏛️ Bottega Storica di Roma (Capitale Storica)", "waterfront_label": "🌊 Tiber River Terrace (Lungotevere)", "dining_guide": { "water_norm": "Restaurants customarily serve chilled bottled mineral water (frizzante or naturale). Free public drinking fountains (nasoni) offer pristine mountain water on every Roman street corner.", "payment_norm": "Cards and contactless are accepted everywhere by law (POS obbligatorio); small historic espresso bars appreciate coins (spiccioli) for a €1.20 caffè al banco.", "celiac_norm": "Italy has Europe's most rigorous celiac protection frameworks audited by AIC (Associazione Italiana Celiachia) with dedicated gluten-free kitchens and ovens.", "halal_norm": "Verified Halal dining network located around Termini, Esquilino, and Tor Pignattara with zero pork/alcohol conflicts.", "local_custom": "Cappuccino strictly before 11:00 (never after pasta); drink your espresso standing at the bar counter (al banco); bread and table cover (pane e coperto) is standard in traditional trattorias." }, "id": "rome" } ]