Travelocity Highlights 10 Delicious Destinations for Foodies in 2007
March 15 2007 - 11:54AM
Business Wire
No matter what culinary indulgence you are searching for, it�s only
a flight away. According to a recent Travel Industry Association of
America (TIA) study, 58 percent of all U.S. leisure travelers say
they are somewhat/very interested in taking a trip to engage in
culinary or wine-related activities in the next year. With this in
mind, Travelocity�s editors scoured all corners of the globe with
their taste buds to highlight some unique foodie finds ranging from
destinations both old and new as well as a few that often get
overlooked. While several destinations are determined to hang on to
the foodie population, newcomers are making their mark with new
inventions, combining design and dining or seafood and stellar
Asian cuisine. Based on extensive research combined with many
first-hand accounts, Travelocity�s favorite foodie list includes:
Barcelona, Spain Barcelona: This Spanish city started getting
recognition just within the last five years. Catalan influences
dominate both the culture and cuisine with French and Mediterranean
inspired dishes more prevalent than traditional Spanish fare.
Catalan cuisine features a unique combination of ingredients such
as red meat and fish; poultry and fruit; and pork sausage with
white beans. Each dish is unique, original and utterly impossible
to put down. Boulder, Colorado Boulder: It's no secret that Boulder
is about as eco-friendly and earthy as it gets, but what may come
as a surprise is how the recent addition of urban dwellers has led
to a more sophisticated and trend-setting approach to organic
dining. Take The Kitchen Caf� for example, which offers an eclectic
menu with superior organic ingredients, but moreover, is completely
green-they even compost all of the kitchen scraps and use wind
power. On top of this green approach, Boulderites have access to
some of the country's finest boutique ingredients, such as
hormone-free Colorado lamb, local cheeses, and even organic
microbrews. Charleston, South Carolina Charleston: Some may call it
soul food, but in Charleston they call it Low Country cuisine.
Prevailing as the undisputed local favorite, this culinary
specialty infuses restaurant menus with dishes such as Frogmore
Stew, She-Crab Soup and Hoppin' John. Rice, grits and fresh, local
produce play an integral role in the creation of these truly
Southern meals, and the waters that surround South Carolina's Low
Country inspire local cooks more often than not with seafood dishes
found on just about every menu. Las Vegas, Nevada Las Vegas: In the
spirit of Liberace, Vegas' recent restaurant boom is completely
over the top-and we mean that in the best possible way. If you want
your foie gras topped with shaved truffles and dusted with gold,
it's a sure bet it can be found here. Top chefs from NYC, Paris,
and London are opening namesake outposts in hotels and casinos with
much fanfare, so keep an eye out for Emeril, Thomas Keller, and
Bobby Flay. Fortunately for our wallets, Vegas' famous buffets are
still a beloved part of life on The Strip. London, United Kingdom
London: London is shaking its reputation for having mediocre
cuisine (we think it was undeserved anyway!). Celebrity chefs like
Gordon Ramsey have built on the English penchant for exquisite
service and fine surroundings, and have made the current restaurant
scene world famous. All the while, specialty gourmet shops have
continued operations for nearly 300 years, as in the case of
Fortnum & Mason, known for its fine teas, and Paxton &
Whitfield, cheesemonger to the royal family. Choose from afternoon
tea, Indian curries, and classic pub fare, like shepherd's pie-then
wash it down with a black and tan before hitting the museums.
Montreal, Quebec Montreal: Known ubiquitously for its French
cuisine, the Montreal culinary scene also boasts imaginative carte
du jours from more than 80 countries. Dine at one of the city's
5,000 restaurants, or spend the day meandering through local
markets in search of the same culinary treasures used by Montreal
chefs. While there, sample a Montreal-style bagel topped with cream
cheese or a smoked meat sandwich, two local treats. New Orleans,
Louisiana New Orleans: Many first time visitors head to New Orleans
to experience events such as Mardi Gras or JazzFest, but they
return time and time again for its food. NOLA's most famous
restaurants include Emeril's, Commander's Palace and Antoine's, but
local favorites such as Jacques-Imos and Port of Call deserve a
spot on the map of culinary treasures as well. Cajun and Creole
dishes throughout the city tempt the taste buds, and no visit to
Crescent City is complete without indulging in a beignet dusted
with powdered sugar and a cup of caf� au lait laced with chicory at
Caf� Du Monde. New York, New York New York: Cabbies and
billionaires alike clamor for the city's famous slices, pretzels
with mustard, and roasted chestnuts in paper bags, but beyond
streetfood, NYC boasts more restaurants per capita than any other
American city. Whether one is looking for a neighborhood Italian
joint or sweeping views of Central Park at Per Se, there's
something for everyone. The city is also home to some of the best
foodie souvenir shops around, including DiPalo's homemade
mozzarella, the Doughnut Plant's pistachio glazed version, and
Vintage's Long Island wines. Rome, Italy Rome: Dining in this
Italian capital is an experience that's arguably just as
pleasurable as seeing the sites the city has to offer and
surprisingly, finding the best fare is as easy as pie. While
Northern Italy is famous for its pesto and truffles, Tuscany for
its olive oil and beans, Sicily for its sweets, and the south for
its seafood and spice, Roman cuisine boasts all of this and more.
From home-style Italian cooking in charming trattorias to
innovative fare in designer restaurants, the old streets of Rome
will have you savoring la dolce vita. San Francisco, California San
Francisco: Alice Waters is credited with changing the way Americans
eat, and now her local, seasonal approach to cuisine is now an
integral part of San Francisco's venerable restaurant scene. With
Wine Country vintages at hand, Bodega Bay oysters on the
half-shell, and Northern California's bounty, visitors are able to
try ingredients they wouldn't have access to at home. As if that
weren't enough, the City by the Bay is a hotbed for artisanal
products, such as Cowgirl Creamery's Mt. Tam cheese, McEvoy Ranch
olive oil, and Scharfenberger chocolates, all of which can be found
at the foodie mecca known as the Ferry Building. About Travelocity
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