#Foodie cities plus#

The smoke and flames infuse a unique charred flavor into the fat-dripping chunks of beef. Gigantic proportions of mixed grilled meats can be devoured at traditional 'Asado' venues.

#Foodie cities plus#

Santiago is awash in contemporary and traditional restaurants, plus plenty of street food establishments to keep your hunger at bay in your quest for the perfect stuffing-your-face vacation. Santiago, ChileĪ city to be savored slowly. You should not leave San Sebastian without wrapping your lips around a traditional 'torrija'-egg custard soaked into buttery brioche with a caramelized crust. The Old Town, known locally as La Parte Vieja, is a wonderland of gourmet delights in the form of exquisite mouthfuls to be washed down with a small glass or two of Txakolí wine. San Sebastian was featured on Anthony Bourdain's 'Parts Unknown.' He raised the pintxo (tapas) place of 'Ganbara' to cult status for its specialty of seared mushrooms with foie gras and a raw egg yolk on top. Lunch and dinner is a moveable feast of your own making as you stroll or stumble from one delicious restaurant to another next door. Take the time to smell the freshly cut flower blooms spilling out of buckets before sipping a perfect espresso and scoffing churros dipped in rich, thick chocolate. Start the day by exploring the street market in the old town. Its' culinary delights transcend the wildest gluttonous dreams. The foodies' idea of sublime gastronomy bliss, San Sebastian has to be experienced.

They pursue piquant aromas that make their noses twitch and mouth water in anticipation like a female truffle pig on the hunt.īelow are a few fabulous foodie cities where inhaling nourishment as a legitimate holiday pass time is guaranteed: San Sebastian, Spain From culinary hotspots of the moment to chasing quaint villages specializing in traditional produce, their vacation is committed to stuffing their mouths with the ultimate in tastes. Their bucket list is a litany of Michelin-starred restaurants, quirky hole-in-the-wall venues, or market-inspired streets overflowing with food carts of traditional snacks. It's all about the destination's food that makes them unashamedly drool. Nor what ocean they dived into or the historical monument they stood beside to take a selfie. For gastronauts, a holiday is not defined by the landscape around them.