Historic, beautiful, and just 40 minutes by train from London, Cambridge attracts 8 million visitors each year. And it’s easy to see why: stunning architecture, the picturesque River Cam, the opportunity to take a boat trip down that river while learning about the city from local guides. But it’s less easy to see why such a phenomenal city would fly entirely under the radar as a dining destination, despite the presence of excellent food. This is a land of chubby jiaozi, impeccable gelato, soupy xiao long bao, French bistronomy, natural wine, Nigerian stews, peerless coffee, custardy pasteis de nata, fragrant tagines, and so much culinary wealth if visitors look beyond the spires. It’s clear now that Cambridge is a food city as serious as any other, one visitors can enjoy too if they’re willing to park some preconceived notions and, perhaps more importantly, treat Cambridge as bigger than its historic university center. Tap the link in our bio to read more. ✍️: James Hansen (@jameskhansen), Eater London associate editor 📸 1, 3-5: James Hansen 📸 2: The Elm Tree