About Compass & Table
Travel slowly. Eat well. Recommend honestly.
Compass & Table is an independent publication dedicated to regional destinations, boutique stays and the restaurants that define a place. We are reader-supported and owe nothing to the hotels, tour operators or brands we write about.
From the Founder
I'm Eleanor Hale. I spent over a decade as a food and travel writer, covering everything from Lowcountry kitchens in South Carolina to neighborhood bistros in Lyon and Paris. Along the way I noticed how much travel content had become interchangeable — lists written from press releases by people who had never been.
Compass & Table is the antidote. Every hotel, restaurant and tour on this site has been visited in person by our editorial team, usually more than once and always paid for at our own expense unless clearly stated.
How We Curate
- On-the-ground research: we stay in the hotels, eat the meals and take the tours.
- Hands-on culinary curation: we return to restaurants across seasons before recommending them.
- Independence: advertisers and affiliate partners have no influence over our coverage.
- Regular updates: guides are reviewed and refreshed at least once a year.
How We Earn Money
Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you book through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This never affects what we recommend. Read our full Affiliate Disclosure and Editorial Policy.