Every traveler talks about getting “off the beaten path,” although there are times you want someone to beat that path a little before you get there. In the case of food trails, which involve an investment of time and travel, it’s smart to do a little research. What follows is a continually growing archive of stories and guides from other publications, all by professional travel and food writers and other content creators. Enjoy the research!
Kansas City Taco Trail: 10 Must-Try Taquerias
Amy Piper
FollowThePiper.com
Tacos aren’t usually the first food that comes to mind when considering the Kansas City Metro area. But instead, barbeque is synonymous with the Kansas City brand. However, tacos are also a special treat, and the Kansas City Taco Trail offers some of the best tacos, and they’re as tasty as Kansas City’s famous barbeque. Kansans are as passionate about tacos …
Food Trails of Yadkin Valley North Carolina
Cori Soloman
WrittenPalette.com
Like art, food trails define a region. Some trails tell the story of the area’s past, while others give a little color to the city where these trails reside. While visiting the Yadkin Valley, North Carolina, to discover wine, I found two Yadkin Valley Food Trails that speak to the area’s history. They are the Surry Ground Steak Trail and the Surry Sonker Trail. You might ask, Are you hungry for history on both these food trails? Both trails tell a story passed down from generation to generation …
Take A Multi-Cultural Tour of the Surrey Spice Trail
Debbra Dunning Brouillette
Food, Wine, Travel Magazine
If Surrey, British Columbia, isn’t yet on your foodie radar, set your sights on this growing city in Metro Vancouver. Plan a visit to take a Multi-Cultural Tour. Since more than half its residents are of South Asian or East Asian heritage, there’s an abundance of dining destinations on the Surrey Spice Trail. Spice Trail restaurants cover a long list of international flavors …
South Carolina Barbecue Trail
By Samantha Crespo
VisitTheUSA.com
With more than 200 barbecue restaurants, dozens of professional pit masters and four distinct sauces, South Carolina is prime territory for launching a barbecue-lover’s road trip. Before hitting the road, know the basics: When South Carolinians say “barbecue,” they mean pork – most often, pulled pork that’s slow-cooked in a smoky pit. And …
Savor the Concord Taco Trail
By Cori Solomon
Wander with Wonder (wanderwithwonder.com)
Every city has an attraction that delineates them from other cities. In many cases, it is murals; in others, it can be a style of architecture. When I visited Concord, California, the defining feature was the Concord Taco Trail. Specifically, for people like me who have dietary restrictions, it is the Naked Taco Trail. Here are the best ways to experience the Concord Taco Trail, even with (MORE) …
Thought for food
“You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I’m not hungry enough to eat six.”
— Yogi Berra
Photo: Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center
Invading Dairyland: The Perfect 3-Day Wisconsin Cheese-a-Palooza Tour
By Andy Seifert
Frommer’s (frommers.com)
Wisconsin loves dairy so much that there, wearing foam cheddar wedge-shaped hats is considered “normal behavior.” But Wisconsinites have a good reason to boast: Theirs is the number-one cheese-producing state in the world’s number-one cheese-producing country. That said, while thousands of tourists vacation in America’s wine country every year, far fewer consider touring America’s dairy country. Most people …
Finding the spirit of Bourbon Country
South Carolina barbecue is as magnificent and diverse as its people
By Heather and Jim Roller
Destination BBQ (destination-bbq.com)
Welcome to the SC BBQ Trail! Here, barbecue is not just a cooking method but a cultural heritage, primarily flavored by the sauces historically popular within each region. The state’s barbecue tradition is deeply rooted in history, with some arguing that South Carolina is the birthplace of barbecue. Whether it’s whole hog cooked for hours over hardwood coals or the unique delicacy of South Carolina Barbecue Hash, the SC BBQ Trail offers …
Kamloops, Shuswap, Vernon & Merritt — BC’s Southern Interior Ale Trail
By Lucas Aykroyd
BC Ale Trail (bcaletrail.ca/)
The feeling of freedom and excitement is undeniable as I drive north on Highway 97 toward Vernon. This is a season of transition. Winding along the highway, I look ahead to the still-snowcapped Columbia Mountains and the blue-green waters of Kalamalka Lake. It’s a good time to quench my thirst for wide-open spaces. I turn off the highway at the northern tip of the lake and drive into the hills, where Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park awaits. The …
Outer Banks North Carolina Oyster Trail
Arizona’s Old West Highway Salsa Trail
By Susan Lanier-Graham
VIA (aaa.com/via)
Arizona has prospered because of its famous five Cs: cattle, citrus, climate, copper, and cotton. But Graham County goes a step further by adding a sixth C: chile peppers. A few years ago, Graham County resident Bill Civish, aka “Señor Salsa,” went to the Arizona Office of Tourism with a little bit of salsa from his hometown restaurants. He and the local chamber pitched and sold the concept of creating Arizona’s Salsa Trail, which follows the Old West Highway through …
7 Tasty American Food Trails to Try
Caroline Morse Teel
Smarter Travel (smartertravel.com)
In a land as diverse and sprawling as the United States, it’s no surprise that the culinary scene is just as expansive. Where else could you dine across the country on food trails devoted to niche cuisines sunch as Hoosier Pie or Maple Creemees? Let your tastebuds determine your next vacation destination — theses seven tasty food trails are worth traveling for.
The Case For North Carolina As The Barbecue Capital Of The World
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