We Travel for Food and You Should Too
More people are taking culinary vacations than ever. Food is a big part of many vacations and memories.
You may have taken a great food tour or learned how to make pasta in Italy. Or you might have eaten at an amazing restaurant. All of those memories are now treasured.
You may have noticed that even a faint smell of something you had on vacation can instantly transport you back to the time you first experienced it. The aroma of an Argentinian Malbec instantly transports me back to a Mendoza tasting room. The aroma of galangal, lime, and kaffir leaves instantly transports me back to the Thai cooking class I took in Chiang Mai.
Top 10 Food Destinations
1. Tamaki Makaurau, Aotearoa
In its list of the best cities in the world to eat, the food website Eater has ranked Tamaki Makaurau in Aotearoa, Auckland, New Zealand as the top city.
The city's essentials have been restored after the first lockdown. Tokki is one of the best restaurants in this town.
2. Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, known for its blue-ridged mountains, is also famous for its hipster hangouts, breweries, and indie shops. Asheville, long known for its green and vegetarian scene, is also one of the top food destinations in America on the "Small Town, BIG Flavor" 2022 list. Avenue M, Jettie's Oyster House, and Rosetta's Kitchen & The Buci Bar are some of the top restaurants in Asheville, North Carolina.
3. Albuquerque, New Mexico
Its unique and spicy cuisine is a highlight of the city. Albuquerque's cuisine is a unique blend of Native American flavors and Spanish ingredients, such as red and green chilies. New Mexico's menus are filled with staples like beef and chicken Enchiladas, tamales (red chile marinated pork), burritos (eggs rancheros), and chiles Rellenos.
4. Tokyo, Japan/ASIA
The uniqueness of Japan's food culture is the reason it consistently ranks among the top 10 global food destinations. UNESCO added traditional Japanese cuisine or "washoku", the second culinary tradition to receive this honor, to its Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2013. Food is an important way for the Japanese to build relationships with their family and friends. It is also a pillar of Japanese society. The sheer variety of Japanese cuisine is mind-blowing. From sushi, ramen, and Yakitori (grilled skewers), to the highly-coveted Japanese Wagyu Beef and the ubiquitous sticky rice, the food has something for everyone. Tokyo is the only city with more Michelin-starred restaurants per square mile and has more than New York. This is why Japan should be at the top of your list of foodie destinations!
5. Bangkok, Thailand/ASIA
The street food in the city is so popular that it has become a tourist attraction. Street corners are lined with stalls, some of which have received Michelin stars. Vendors with large woks or pans can be seen in many neighborhoods. The conveyor belts regularly churn out dishes such as the easily recognizable Pad Thai noodle and aromatic Thai curries, fried bugs, and more unusual offerings such as Baak Bpet. On the other hand, there are fine dining restaurants such as Gaggan with its world-renowned cuisine, Suhring, which serves German food, and Bunker, which offers contemporary American dishes. Bangkok is sure to satisfy your taste buds, no matter what you choose!
6. Hong Kong/ASIA
Hong Kong's 11,000 restaurants could easily make it the culinary capital of Asia. The confluence of several influences gives Hong Kong's cuisine its unique character. This includes Cantonese, other Chinese cuisines like Peking, Shanghainese, and Szechuan as well as colonial food traditions (mostly British), Japanese and Korean food. Dimsums are the most popular food in Hong Kong. These steamed, savory dumplings have become an art form, with dishes like black truffle har-gau (shrimp steamed dumplings) and other variations. Egg tarts and Hong Kong-style milk tea are also popular, both of which have their origins in British cuisine. Hong Kong is a great place to visit if you're looking for a food destination that perfectly represents the East meets West tradition.
7. Mendoza, Argentina
Mendoza is home to some of the world's best wines, but were you aware of its culinary scene as well? Mendoza offers the perfect destination for foodies looking to combine their love of wine, good food, and adventure in one place.
Many top wines offer multi-course lunches in their winery restaurant. These restaurants often provide breathtaking views of the Andes mountains from each seat. They also include unlimited wine.
These wineries and restaurants will give you a complete culinary experience in Mendoza.
Bodega Ruca Malen
Andeluna Cellars (lunch & wine tasting)
Vines of Mendoza
Siete Fuegos
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Small group luxury wine tour for all day with gourmet lunch
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