🥂 It Wouldn't Be New Year's in Spain Without This Tradition

And check out these Boston food tours ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [View this email in your browser]( [grapes in a glass]( Hi all, In America, New Year's Eve traditions are pretty simple: Everybody at the party grabs a glass of champagne and finds someone to kiss at the stroke of midnight. There are usually sequin dresses involved, too. But if you're looking for a way to liven up the party this year, you might turn to Spain, where New Year's Eve celebrations differ slightly from what we're used to in America. First of all, you're going to need a bunch of grapes. Yes, grapes. Because in Spain, it's good luck to eat grapes at midnight. 12 of them, in fact. According to Matador Network writer Noelle Alejandra Salmi, you're supposed to eat "one grape with each chime of the clock tower of the Royal Post Office in Plaza del Sol." To read more about how this tradition came to be, and what it means to people in Spain, here's why [It Isn’t New Year’s in Spain if You’re Not Eating 12 Grapes at Midnight](. Now just try to convince your slightly tipsy friends to join in on the fun at this year's party. Elisabeth Sherman Food and drink editor [EAT YOUR LUCKY GRAPES]( FOOD + DRINK Experience cultural fare from around the world [seafood tour]( These Boston Food Tours Showcase America’s Most Underrated Food City These tours take all the guesswork out of choosing where to go and promise to showcase the city’s culinary offerings in an educational and entertaining manner — lobstah roll included. [READ MORE]( [espresso maker]( 8 Must-Have Accessories for On-the-Go Coffee Addicts There are all sorts of items that you can take with you when you travel that help keep your coffee game strong. [ READ MOREÂ]( [Les Créatifs Restaurant]( These South African Chefs Are Changing the Global Fine-Dining Landscape An exciting new generation of chefs aims to celebrate African flavors, cultures, and ingredients in their dishes and showcase that African cuisine deserves a space in the fine dining scene. [ READ MOREÂ]( [two people splitting the bill]( Dining Etiquette: How To Split the Bill in 26 Countries Around the World In many cultures, it’s actually customary – expected even – for an argument to erupt over who gets the honor of paying the dinner bill. [ READ MOREÂ]( FOOD WTF Get your daily dose of Food Worth Traveling For on TikTok  [Fettuccine Alfredo]( Fettuccine Alfredo from Alfredo Alla Scrofa in Rome [WATCH NOW]( [chicken dish]( This Michelin Star Restaurant Serves Up a Bresse Chicken [WATCH NOW]( FOLLOW US TO FIND YOUR NEXT #TRAVELSTOKE [Facebook](  [Twitter](  [Linkedin](  [Youtube](  [Instagram](  [Tiktok](  [Pinterest]( [Update your email frequency and topic preferences here](. You can also [u]( from our newsletter](. We'll be here when you need us! Our mailing address is: Matador Network, PO Box 7775, Suite 40021, San Francisco, CA 94120, United States Copyright © 2022 Matador Network, All rights reserved.