Issue Date: November 8, 2009
Find great eats in a new city
The host of Travel Channel's "Man v. Food" shares tasty advice.
Booking a flight, reserving a hotel and renting a car are all important parts of traveling, but finding a great meal can make a trip truly memorable. We caught up with Adam Richman, host of the Travel Channel's "Man v. Food," who offers a few tips on finding the best places to eat in a new city or even your own town.
Go online. "Social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter are valuable resources because they're user-driven. These sites are a great place to put out an open call and ask for honest opinions on where to eat."
Talk out loud. "I use this trick quite often when I'm looking for a place to eat or when I don't know what to order. I start to wonder out loud, 'Where should I go?' or 'What should I get?' I haven't found many people unwilling to offer some sort of suggestion."
Go off the beaten path. "If you want to try something a little different, try to avoid the main tourist areas. Look for family-owned, individually operated, unpolished-looking places that maybe don't have a brand-new sign or shiny new countertops. Many of these low-key places have a greater degree of personality in their food, and sometimes they're just down the street or around the bend."
Do some homework. "Find out what local livestock and crops are produced nearby and when the harvest is. This will help you choose the freshest local foods when you are ordering a meal. For example, if you are traveling during a tomato harvest, your best bet would be to order a tomato dish like a caprese salad."
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