Want to find a restaurant in an unfamiliar place? Who should you ask for advice?

I’ll give you a hint: It may not be the person you expect.

Don’t just ask the concierge for advice—sometimes they’re outsourced by third-party companies and aren’t necessarily objective with their recommendations.

And even the bellman may misinterpret your request for a “great” place to eat as “the most expensive” or “the most touristy.”

Instead, know your audience.

If you’re looking for a trendy restaurant, stop into an art gallery and ask an employee or customer for advice.

If you’re looking for great ethnic food, stop by an Indian-owned food store or a Korean grocer to find out what they recommend.

Even calling up a local cooking school can yield some results that you may not find from the hotel staff.

And who knows? You may strike up an interesting conversation with a local.

Learn how to Eat Like a Local, Even If You’re Not One.

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