Mobissimo

Imagine being a taxi driver in London, or Paris, or Tokyo.  The number of streets you have to know is astounding, enough to fill ... well, a phone book.  It's easy to go home, 'take a left here, then third house on the right ...' but how about if you're new to town, don't speak the language and are looking for a good, cheap place to eat?  Your taxi driver will be your best bet.  More here via the Guardian.

They're invited to every restaurant opening, pick up at every bar and they talk to everyone. Wherever you are in the world, the person who knows best is sat upfront, behind the wheel. We asked cabbies around the globe for tips on the best venues their city has to offer.