Discover local dishes, neighborhood restaurants, markets and food trails worth building a trip around. Explore practical guides to what to taste, where to start and how to plan your visit.
Originally published October 18, 2026. Updated and republished November 12, 2026, with a journey-by-journey snack guide, a cooler-packing checklist, and extra advice for delays and border crossings. Hunger tends to arrive at the least convenient point in a…
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Plant-based dishes at Crossroads Kitchen in Los Angeles (past menu example) | Image credit: Crossroads Kitchen management / Tripadvisor A good vegetarian getaway starts with meals you are excited to plan around: a Sri Lankan curry spread, a diner sandwich piled with seitan, or a tasting menu that gives vegetables the attention usually reserved for…
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A warm cider donut makes a convincing excuse to leave the highway. The harder part is choosing a farm where you can enjoy it without spending the afternoon in the wrong admission line—or discovering that the bakery and the apple-picking entrance are miles apart. These 13 Hudson Valley apple cider donut stops cover Westchester, Putnam,…
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Wild rice, squash and apple fritters with pumpkin seed mousse at Wahpepah’s Kitchen | Image credit: @wahpepahskitchen / Instagram A bowl of wild rice, a blue corn enchilada and a seven-course dinner can all belong on a list of Native American food experiences. They tell different stories, though, and the most rewarding visit starts with…
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A good maple trip starts with a small decision: do you want to watch sap become syrup, sit down to pancakes, or taste your way through a farm shop? Those can happen in the same place, but they do not always happen on the same day. A sugarhouse may welcome shoppers while its evaporator is…
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Photo credit: @haciendaencantonatural / Instagram This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you book through them, at no extra cost to you. A coffee farm visit changes the scale of a Puerto Rico vacation. Instead of choosing another stretch of sand, you spend part of the day looking closely at a…
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A good San Antonio breakfast starts with a small decision: bean and cheese, potato and egg, or something that requires a few more napkins. The harder decision is where to go. A neighborhood café, a doughnut shop and…
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This article contains an affiliate link. We may earn a commission on eligible purchases made through it, at no extra cost to you. A Mississippi Delta hot tamale trail road trip works best when you plan around a…
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This article contains an affiliate link. If you book through it, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. A good Buffalo wing weekend needs a little restraint. Order a full plate at every famous…
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A good Little Havana food crawl needs a little restraint. A pressed sandwich, a couple of savory bites, coffee and something sweet can make a satisfying afternoon; adding a full plate of beef and two sides changes the…
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