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Experiencing the Best of San Diego’s Food and Beer Tours

Call me jaded, but I’m getting used to hearing every city I visit tout their food and drink offerings. Most cities around the world have enjoyed a resurrection of old … Read More

5 Ways to Best Experience the Incredible San Diego Food Scene

Frequent travel allows a certain unique perspective. Since I visit so many varied places around the world fairly often, I get to compare and contrast in ways other people simply … Read More

Triping Foodie: My 12 Favorite Experiences From the Last 12 Months

Food has become an increasingly important aspect of the travel experience for me, as I think it has for most people. Not only is the modern traveler more educated when … Read More

Discovering Delicious Food Experiences in Quebec’s Eastern Townships

My brief trip to southeastern Quebec was full of surprises, but nothing surprised me more than the Eastern Townships food experiences I discovered as I toured the region. Originally founded … Read More

Detroit Food Culture – My Favorite Bites in the City

Every city has a food culture that is unique. In some cases though, this culture is more developed than in others. New York has almost too much to list from … Read More

Reading Terminal Market: Crash Course In The Best of Philly Food

While food is an integral part of not just my own travel experience, but most people’s, I’m guilty of not always considering it when I travel, especially in the US. … Read More

Exploring the Quirky Side of Traditional Food in Newfoundland

Reading through the list of dishes it sounded as if the entire culinary history of Newfoundland and Labrador was based on a dare. The ingredients used weren’t known to me, … Read More

My Favorite Trip Food Moments Of 2016 (So Far)

I write about food a lot on this site, but with good reason. I firmly believe that it’s the most important aspect of the travel experience, forming some of our … Read More

Eating My Way Around Louisiana – 6 Favorite Bites

Eating my way around Southwest and Southeast Louisiana was about much more than I thought it would be. Sure, I had plenty of traditional foods in the Cajun food center … Read More

My 4 Favorite Food Moments in Baton Rouge Louisiana

Baton Rouge Louisiana has a lot to offer traveling foodies, from sauces concocted by celebrity food writer Jay Ducote to fine dining experiences as good as anything you’ll find in … Read More

The Foodie Side of Lake Charles, La. in 8 Surprising Bites

Flying into Lake Charles, Louisiana, I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect. I knew very little about this Southwest Louisiana city, much less anything about their food scene, yet that’s … Read More

Sights & Bites: The Perfect Day in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

I had wanted to visit Baton Rouge for a long time for reasons I can’t really say. As a former political type, I enjoy visiting state capitals but it was … Read More

Cajuns, Coffee and More in Lafayette, Louisiana

Halfway between Lake Charles and Baton Rouge, Louisiana is a city that’s been named to so many Best Food lists that it’s almost embarrassing. Almost. That’s what drew me to … Read More

9 Drool-Worthy Food Photos From Southwest Louisiana

I recently spent some time exploring a few cities in Southwest and Southeast Louisiana as part of a project with the Louisiana Tourism Promotion Association and Louisiana’s Culinary Trails program. … Read More

What’s Boudin & Why Louisiana Is The Best Place To Find It

Like many of you, I didn’t know what boudin was before first arriving into Southwest Louisiana. I like to consider myself somewhat worldly and at least aware of many foods, … Read More

10 Best Trip Food Experiences of 2015

Food isn’t only the most important part of the travel experience, it’s one of the most fun. Through food we learn a lot about new cultures and the people who … Read More

Updated: Trip Bites – My Five Favorite Food Moments (So Far)

A couple of years ago I wrote a post chronicling my favorite food moments from my travels. Food is I think the most important aspect of the travel experience. It’s … Read More

A Food Lover’s Guide to North Carolina (With A Lot Of Donuts)

Earlier this summer, I spent a week driving around Eastern North Carolina. As a former Virginian and longtime DC-resident, I had no excuse avoiding North Carolina for as long as … Read More

Inspired By International Cuisine: Multicultural Influences on the Ruth’s Chris Menu

I recently wrote a post highlighting the history of the great American steakhouse, as told through the story of Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Earlier this year the folks over at … Read More

My Favorite Food Moments On Every Continent

Food is I believe the most important aspect of the travel experience. Through food we form some of our strongest travel memories, scents and sensations that can recall specific moments … Read More

The Holidays On A Plate: Traditional New Orleans Reveillon

“Would you like some shaved truffle on your stuffed quail?” Chef de Cuisine Drake Leonards asked as he walked around the table at the popular but cozy Lüke Restaurant by … Read More

My Favorite Food Moments of 2014

I realize that 2014 isn’t over yet and I know that I have a couple of trips still planned and undoubtedly food will play a prominent role. That being said, … Read More

The Problem With Food Stereotypes: Eating Great Food From Bad Countries

I’ve said a million times that food is arguably the most important aspect of the travel experience, and I think with good reason. It’s the one thing we all do … Read More

5 More Of My Favorite Guilty Pleasure Foods From Around The World

Eating healthy is great and all, but one of the simple pleasures most of us enjoy when we travel are those decadent, not-so-great for us foods that many times define … Read More

Comfort Food – The Best Worst Bites Around The World

While it’s fine to eat healthy and to be conscious about caloric and fat contents of what we consume, those foods are not usually the ones we dream about. No, … Read More

Five Amazing Foods I’d Trip For

Food is arguably the most important part of the travel experience. The sensations from what we eat and drink shape memories that are stronger than any other and persist when … Read More

Eating Lunch with Paula Deen

A couple of weeks ago my partner and I were relaxing on a mini-break to Amelia Island, Florida and decided to drive up to Savannah, Georgia for the day. Savannah … Read More

Rum Reimagined – The National Cocktails of Bermuda (Including Recipes)

It seems that every place I visit has a special wine, beer or cocktail for which it is famous. Islands tend to have a higher concentration of liquid refreshments, but … Read More

Trip Inspired Recipes for the Holidays – The Sabra Hummus Cookbook

So, as you may or may not know for the past six months I’ve been one of Sabra’s official Tastemakers. I decided to partner with this great company because of … Read More

Montreal in Five Bites

Food is one of the most important parts of travel and also one of the most enjoyable. We all have to eat after all and it’s usually our culinary memories … Read More

Insider Secrets: Holiday Cocktail Recipes From a Pro

When I stayed at the Marriott Union Square in San Francisco, I had the chance to sample some of their wines and cocktails, including two drinks that can only be … Read More

Sustainable Food: Farm to Farm Eating on Maui

I wouldn’t say that I’m big into organic or even healthy foods, not normally at least. It wasn’t until I was in college when I first started to appreciate vegetables … Read More

Surfing with a Goat in Maui

I left the lavender farm in the highlands of Maui and listened to the dulcet tones of the lady in the GPS unit as she told me to turn left, … Read More

My Visit to a Hummus Factory

A few months ago I announced that Sabra, the hummus and dips company, had invited me to be one of their 2013 Tastemakers – a form of brand representative. I … Read More

Five Must-Try Meals on Maui

While visiting the popular Hawaiian island of Maui I quickly learned that one of the island’s greatest assets is its food. There are many options on Maui, from the super … Read More

Unlikely Foodie Capital – Saskatoon?

If asked, I would never call myself a foodie, not really. I mean I eat and I like food, but my high level of pickiness has traditionally prevented me from … Read More

Culinary Photo Tour of Napa Valley

Napa Valley has a long history, most of which had nothing to do with wine oddly enough. But that’s how people around the world have come to know this small … Read More

Not Your Standard Napa Tour – Mastering the Art of Oil and Vinegar Tasting

Earlier this year I had the chance to explore Napa for the first time as the guest of Hilton HHonors. The trip was a preview of the Seven Tickets to … Read More

Rethinking an Old Friend – Chocolate and Hummus for Dessert?

A few weeks ago I announced that the food company Sabra and I had formed a partnership born of a mutual love of that wonderful chickpea concoction – hummus. A … Read More

It’s a McDonald’s World – Why They Matter When You Trip

Some people get very fussy and pretentious when they travel, particularly when food is involved. I agree that discovering new and interesting experiences, including food, is a huge part of … Read More

The Ultimate Foodie Guide to Los Angeles

I had the great pleasure of meeting the author of today’s piece, Jade Broadus, earlier this year and knew right away that I had met a fellow foodie. In spite … Read More

Exploring the Beach Shacks of St. Kitts

As a guest of the St. Kitts Marriott, I had a lot of great food. Unlike a lot of other resorts, the property features a variety of culinary options that … Read More

Boozing it Up – Favorite Alcoholic Beverages from Around the World

It’s not for everyone, but a region’s alcoholic specialty can many times define the destination. Not only do they taste great (hopefully) but if you don’t have too many of … Read More

Spies and International Intrigue – The One-of-a-Kind Safe House Experience

I don’t usually highlight restaurants, especially those I’ve found on business trips, but this one is different. The Safe House dining experience in Milwaukee is one of the most unique, … Read More

Eating My Way Through the Barbeque Capital of America: Kansas City

There are certain topics that are guaranteed to create a debate, politics, religion and definitely barbeque. While the designation of top BBQ city in the United States may be a … Read More

Visiting Rippon Winery – The Most Photographed Vineyard in the World

I first heard about Rippon Winery at dinner my first night in Wanaka. The manager had stopped by to see how my meal was going and was shocked that I … Read More

Taking the Pretension Out of Winery Tours

In college I had what is arguably one of the best part-time jobs ever, I worked at a winery. Located just a few miles from the historic core of Williamsburg, … Read More

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with the Art of Tequila Tasting in the Yucatan

I have a rocky relationship with tequila, it’s not a potent potable known for engendering long friendships. In college I found a bottle of Dos Dedos: Two Fingers Tequila at … Read More

Ultimate Lanai Restaurants and Dining Guide

I am a great fan of all things Lana’i. I have been there twice, once on a personal trip and the second time at the invitation of the Lana’i Visitor’s … Read More

Top Five Lunches From Around the World

Food and eating are integral aspects of any trip, more so in certain areas of the world. There are few cultural indicators as important as what the people who live … Read More

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