As a continuation of my top 10 foodie travel experiences, here are the remaining 5. Please note that I’ve made some recommendations on my last post on what to eat if you decide to venture to these destinations! Please stay tuned for a detailed post on each location. In the meantime, what are some of your most memorable foodie places and how did you know what to eat? I had to dig through a lot of information before I knew what to eat, opting to dine local, as opposed to eating safe.
6) New York, New York winter of 2009 – Who can argue that New York City is the food capital of North America. As the foremost food epicenter, the food scene is dynamic and innovative. I had my first red velvet cupcake, dined at Momofuku, and had a slice of history at Lombardi’s Pizza, America’s first pizzeria. Did I mention the fashion frenzy and shopping? Fuck my life…. Shopping bags in hand and wallet empty, I felt like a tourist that was raped by the Big Apple.
What To Eat: red velvet cupcake, Momofuku restaurant, Lombardi’s pizzaria, New York cheesecake, smoked meat sandwich, etc…..
7) Buenos Aires, Argentina winter of 2009 – The Paris of South America, Buenos Aires was the most beautiful place I’ve ever been to. The pace of life is comfortable; I learned that life is to be enjoyed with a cup of tea, coffee, and an assortment of deserts. I consumed more beef than I’ve ever had in my entire life. Asado grilled, it was the tastiest melt-in-your-mouth stuff imaginable and a stark contrast to the cardboard stuff we have at home. Vegetarians? I think they’re shot on the spot.
What To Eat: Asado grilled beef, chorizo sausage, Malbec wine, Milanesas sandwiches, Alfajores, Dulce de Leche, yerba mate, empanadas, and pizza served over fainá.
8) San Francisco, California winter of 2009 – As a stop-off during my trip around sunny California, San Francisco is considered to me as the west coast capital of food. My foodie senses tingled at Fisherman’s Wharf, where boiled Dungeness crab is served fresh and clam chowder is consumed in a bread bowl. A brief stroll on the Golden Gate Bridge and the miles of curvy up-and-down roads makes San Francisco such a unique city full of character and life. One of my most memorable meals can be found at Tadich Grill, an establishment since 1849 serving traditional seafood like seafood cioppino and fried oysters with egg, all in historic gold-rush ambience.
What To Eat: Clam chowder, seafood, sour dough bread, etc.
9) St Lucia winter of 2009 – I instantly fell in love with Caribbean flavor, its spices, curries, and sauces. Lying on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, I sampled an assortment of jerk infused meats, king fish, and starchy foods such as tapioca and plantain bananas. Chicken roti was a nice surprise, as it was a Caribbean version of my favorite Malaysian Roti Canai, though wrapped as a pouch. I fed the fishes with my puke as I sailed around the island and viewed the landmark Pitons by sea and up-close. St-Lucia was a nice escape from a wintery grave back home, and I brought back home some Baron Hot Sauce hoping to replicate spicy heat (and weather) I enjoyed.
What To Eat: Roti chicken/beef, jerk chicken/beef, roasted king fish, and goat curry (any curry for that matter).
10) Hong Kong, China spring of 2010 – As my second visit to HK, I knew what I was getting myself into. Dim sum in the morning and mid-time milk tea (by itself or ying-yang style), these were just the beginnings of an eating frenzy in a global megacity where East meats West (heh). From getting a glimpse of the city at The Peak to the night life at Lan Kwai Fong, there’s simply a lot to do and everything to eat. From the most expensive to the least, I stayed closely to the streets for the cheapest eats.
What To Eat: dim sum, milk tea, street skewers boiled in water, anything Chinese.
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