As Local Guides, you know where to find the best of everything in your city. Now, there’s an easy way to share your favorite places to eat with the world: create lists on Google Maps.
We want to showcase your amazing lists, so, starting now, we’re going to issue a weekly challenge. Here’s the first: Make a list that tells people where to find the best things to eat and drink in your city.
Use our tips below, set your list’s sharing options to Public, then add a link to your creation in the comments. We’ll share some of our favorite lists on the official Local Guides social channels.
Want some inspiration to get started? Here are three tips for making great food and drink lists on Google Maps:
1. Choose a theme. It could be a certain type of restaurant (like ramen shops), or even a single type of food (like churros). Or, you can create a tour of places that any food lover should visit in your city.
2. Write a fun title and description. Your list’s name should tell people exactly what they’ll find in it, like 9 incredible bakeries in Buenos Aires, or The best filter coffee in Delhi.
In the description, add #LocalGuides and a sentence or two about why your city is a great place for that specific type of food or drink. For example: If you love biryani, you’ve got to visit Hyderabad. Here are the best places to try when you do.
(By the way, if you do love biryani, be sure to check out the video from our Hyderabad meet-up.)
3. Add comments to each place****. The last step is to personalize your list by adding comments, a new feature now on Android (and coming soon on iOS and Desktop). It’s your chance to make your list extra-special and helpful to anyone who finds it on Google Maps. Here are a few ideas:
- Made a list of your city’s best pizzerias? Say whether each spot specializes in thin crust, thick crust, or another pizza style.
- On a list of cocktail bars, suggest a drink to order at each one.
- If you’re sharing your favorite outdoor markets, call out the best time to visit and mention the must-try vendors.
In the spirit of National Thesaurus Day (today!), here’s a bonus tip: Take a moment to find just the right words for your comments. Don’t settle for “delicious” when you can be specific and say a dish is spicy, cheesy, or buttery.
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