Taking food tours is one of the ways we discover the local and authentic cuisines of different countries we visit. A recent Chicago Chinatown food tour surprised us in... read more →
Going behind the scenes and talking to experts about the local food culture is an important aspect of identifying the authentic food of a place. On a recent visit... read more →
“We travel, initially, to lose ourselves; and we travel, next to find ourselves. We travel to open our hearts and eyes and learn more about the world…” Pico... read more →
When you think of comfort foods, what comes to mind? Do you remember some of your favorite childhood foods? The type of food you eat to feel homey and... read more →
Imagine savoring a pecan pie martini, a pecan encrusted grouper, or a slice of White Russian pecan pie? These are some of the pecan specialties you’ll find in Florence,... read more →
On a 5-day whirlwind trip to South Carolina, we hit the historic cities of Columbia, Florence, Myrtle Beach, and Charleston. Our goal was to explore the food in... read more →
It didn’t take us long to find out that in Austin, you’ll never go hungry. The state capital of Texas is a gem for affordable and delicious food that... read more →
As we prepared for a month-long stay in Austin, the thoughts of Texas barbecue was top of mind. But when we asked locals what food specialty we should have... read more →
Everything is Bigger in Texas. You’ll find big hair, boots, wide open spaces and most importantly: barbecue. Austin is home to some of the best barbecue in the country.... read more →
One of our most surprising discoveries about Las Vegas was the thriving local culinary scene beyond the famous Las Vegas Strip. Known nationwide for the comprehensive collection of... read more →
Hi! Welcome to Authentic Food Quest. We are Claire and Rosemary. Our goal is to invite you to explore the local flavors on your travels. Follow our quest for authentic foods from around the world. 
