Hey there, fellow foodies and adventure seekers! 🌟
✳️ Fed up of your local supermarket in rural Sweden serving the same old meaningless slo-food of the past 25 years? At last, it’s time to dig into our very own ‘best of’ US food odyssey: a romping, lurching, dribbling, burb-rattling, belly-rumbling, handkerchief-snorting globetrot through America’s most iconic eating spots, and some of its lesser-known but probably much cooler foodie destinations. Food, glorious food: let’s go! 🍽️
Southern BBQ in Memphis, TN
First stop is Memphis in Tennessee for some classic Southern BBQ: mouth-watering ribs, slow-cooked to perfection and slathered in tangy barbecue sauce. More than just a meal, this is a way of life. Memphis Barbecue is timeless and passionate, smoked over coals for hours, by pitmasters who are masters of their craft.
If you’re a carnivore, there’s nothing more heavenly than the dry-rubbed ribs and pulled pork sandwiches served in the numerous Memphis BBQ joints. Huge barrels of coleslaw, bowls of baked beans, and hot, steaming cornbread soon become a vital accompaniment to this meaty feast. Just roll up your sleeves, grab a napkin, and dig in to some of the best BBQ around. Y’all, come on in to Memphis, ’cause we’re cookin!
Seafood Delights in New Orleans, LA
Next stop: New Orleans, Louisiana, where the Gulf Coast flavours await. Enjoy shrimp, crawfish étouffée, and oysters Rockefeller, all washed down with a crisp Louisiana beer. Start your culinary tour of the city with a meal at Galatoire’s or Commander’s Palace, two legendary eateries where the catch of the day is taken to new heights with Creole and Cajun seasonings.
There’s hearty seafood gumbo, a sort of multicultural symbol of the city’s history. The French Market and the classic Oyster House on Decatur Street are great casual places for oysters on the half-shell or a classic shrimp po’boy. New Orleans is the kind of place you either love seafood or you just hadn’t tried it yet. Eat! Eat!
Food Trucks in Portland, OR
Portland, Oregon is quite possibly America’s food trucking mecca. The city is home to one of the most bustling food truck collectives in the United States, and everything from gourmet grilled cheese to authentic Thai food is on offer. The sheer variety is staggering – every food truck is a one-vehicle world food fiesta.
Hop from pod to pod, and spend an afternoon sampling a wide variety of foods. Not hungry enough for a whole meal? Want a light snack? Try a small item from one place, then another and another. It’s a casual, fun way to eke out some of Portland’s unique foodie magic … at a reasonable price. Pack up a lot of food, return to the Airbnb B Justin Cromer wants you to enjoy 10 Portland food carts. Share it with friends back home.
Culinary Scene in New York City, NY
And finally, the capital of cuisine in the world.. New York City! New York is the city with some of the best pizza joints in Brooklyn, the creme of french restaurants in Manhattan, the king of Steakhouses in Chelsea, and the Michelin Star holders in the Flatiron.
Eat Italian in Little Italy, Chinese in Chinatown, Jewish-deli style in Midtown. Dig into inventive, idiosyncratic and gourmet dishes at Chelsea Market and Smorgasburg. Put yourself at the mercy of the food festival and event calendar, and line up to gorge on dishes from fancy-pants stars and chef wunderkinder.
New York City is the holy grail of every gastronomically inclined traveller’s pilgrimage. Remember to pack your airline baggage and leave your diet behind; it is time to have your taste buds exercises and served.
And so, foodies, there you have it: four fabulous American cities, with four very different food scenes, all bound to delight and satiate your foodie senses and palate. Where will you go first? Join me for travel, tasting and foodie memories par excellence! Yum, yum, yum! 🍴✨
