Costa Brava restaurants, with a concentration of 18 Michelin stars awarded to 14 restaurants, enhances Spain's image as a food destination. But, you don’t have to dine at Michelin star... Read more →
Restaurants in Bansko, the popular ski resort town at the foot of the Pirin mountain, offer several local specialties. In this mountainous region in Southwest Bulgaria, the food is hearty... Read more →
Restaurants in Sofia offer creative and surprising interpretations of traditional Bulgarian cuisine. Many of the dishes are made from recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. At... Read more →
Numerous Bulgarian restaurants offer the opportunity to taste traditional and regional specialties. During our three month-stay in Bulgaria, we observed a few surprising things while eating at restaurants in Bulgaria.... Read more →
Cosmos restaurant in Sofia is one of the best restaurants and a must try in Bulgaria’s capital. The restaurant was referred to us numerous times by locals and chefs we... Read more →
Plovdiv, the 2019 European Capital of Culture, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe. Located in the fruitful Thracian Valley, the city sits between seven hills and... Read more →
On a recent trip to Melnik, Bulgaria, we had the opportunity to go behind the scenes and discover creative Bulgarian cuisine at aEstivum restaurant Zornitza Family Estate. Whenever we explore... Read more →
Getting familiar with a new city can feel daunting. On our first visit to Lisbon, Portugal’s capital and largest city with half a million inhabitants, we were unsure where to... Read more →
Have you ever been to a wonderland? If you visit Lisbon, don’t miss the chance to go to Sintra to experience the wonderland of Portugal. Sintra is a long time... Read more →
Chiang Mai, the largest city in northern Thailand, has wonderful options for Thai food lovers. The Chiang Mai restaurant scene offers a wide variety of places to eat, from northern... Read more →
Chiang Mai is the largest city in northern Thailand. It is a popular destination with many Buddhist temples and the Old City worth exploring. The food is one of the... Read more →
Chiang Mai food keeps drawing us back to the largest city in northern Thailand. On a recent trip, we spent two months delving into northern Thai cuisine and the flavors... Read more →
Luang Prabang, the former capital of Laos is at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers. Regarded as the country’s culinary capital, Luang Prabang was once known throughout... 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 Iyer, Why... 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 taken... 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, South... 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 South Carolina,... 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 in... 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. From... 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 celebrity chefs... Read more →
Where can you find more than 140 restaurants in a three mile stretch in Las Vegas? You’ll be tempted to say the Strip with its thriving culinary scene and high-end... Read more →
Did you know, all-you-can-eat-buffets are a huge deal in Las Vegas? In 1941, when Las Vegas was still a sleepy town in the desert, El Rancho Vegas pioneered the concept... Read more →
The culinary scene in Miami is rich and diverse. The city is synonymous with flavors from across Latin America and the Caribbean Islands. On your travels to Miami, take a... Read more →
Food brings people together and it is one of the best ways to connect to a local culture. At Authentic Food Quest we aim to inspire travelers to connect deeper... Read more →
One of Portugal’s best cities to visit, Évora, is only 1.5 hours away from Lisbon by train. Although some may consider making it a day trip to the capital of... Read more →
The Alentejo region that covers about 30% of Portugal, is one of the most fascinating areas of the country. It is considered ‘the breadbasket of Portugal’ with rustic flavors including... Read more →
Valentine’s Day is not native to Thailand, but is now celebrated with enthusiasm. Gifts are exchanged and plans made for a romantic dinner date. Over time it has become more... Read more →
In the last two years, we have spent a total of about 9 months in South Florida housesitting. In that period, we’ve had the chance to explore the large Cuban-American... Read more →
Would you like to try Nyonya food in Penang? That was the question our friend Kathleen, who writes about heritage and culture at Kat Pegi Mana: Where Is Kat Going,... Read more →
There are many great reasons to visit Singapore, also known as the “Lion City.” From the UNESCO World Heritage Botanic Gardens, the futuristic Gardens by the Bay or the breathtaking... Read more →
Manila was our first city on our quest to authentic food in Southeast Asia. As soon as we landed we were struck by its contrasts. You will find luxurious neighborhoods... Read more →
Traveling through food is the best way to experience a local culture. Whether you are traveling within your home state or internationally, exploring the local flavors gives you a new... Read more →
In July 2016, Michelin shocked the culinary world when they awarded two coveted Michelin stars to Singapore hawker vendors. This was the first time in Michelin's history that Asian street... Read more →
When “Makan” or have you eaten, is the main greeting in Singapore, that immediately tells you something about the importance of food in the country. On our quest for Authentic... Read more →
Have you heard of Hawker Centers? If you are traveling to Singapore, you will hear about them, see them and smell them. So, what is a Hawker Center? It is... Read more →
One way to understand the people and a place is through the food. By exploring the local flavors, one appreciates the destination at a deeper level. Cambodian cuisine surprised us... Read more →
"That’s a symphony in a sandwich” is how Anthony Bourdain described the most famous Vietnamese sandwich called the Bánh Mì. If you’re planning on traveling to Vietnam, the one sandwich... Read more →
One of the most famous dishes of Vietnam is Pho, a noodle soup, popular with locals, especially at breakfast. Going to Vietnam without eating Pho would make your visit incomplete.... Read more →
2016 was an incredible year filled with many delicious local and authentic food experiences on our quest. Narrowing down our best authentic food travel experiences was an incredibly difficult task.... Read more →
If you ask any Filipino for the most popular dishes in the Philippines, you will certainly get “Lechon” as an answer. Naturally, the following question is, "where can we have... Read more →
Paris, the City of Lights never disappoints. Whether it is your first visit or you have been there several times before, there is always something new to discover. In a... Read more →
We spent the Summer in South Florida, near Miami, house sitting and writing our first book Authentic Food Quest Argentina. To be more specific, we were in Wellington, near West Palm... Read more →
Getting to San Pedro de Atacama is a journey in itself. Tucked in the middle of the Atacama desert, this popular town in the north of Chile is an oasis,... Read more →
You might wonder what is Nikkei cuisine or Japanese Peruvian cuisine? And why we say it will make you salivate. To start, we need to first understand what Nikkei means.... Read more →
Is there such a thing as Peruvian fast food? In the US, fast food usually equates to McDonald’s, Burger King or generally junk food. In a country with so many... Read more →
Peruvians joke that you need a different passport to enter Arequipa, Peru’s second largest city. While in Lima, we heard this joke a couple of times and it was often... Read more →
The cuisine in Lima has continued to fascinate and delight us. As we continue on our quest to discover Authentic Peruvian food, we were told not to miss some of... Read more →
Did you know that Peru has the second-largest portion of the Amazon rainforest? And that the Amazon makes up 60% of the country? Have you ever wondered what Amazonian food... Read more →
We are currently in Lima, the capital of Peru, our last stop in South America, on our quest for authentic food. We decided to end our trip in the Gastronomy... Read more →
Understanding authentic Chilean cuisine was more challenging than we expected. Chile is located in the southeast corner of South America and squeezed between the Andes and the Pacific Ocean. It... Read more →
We are currently in Bariloche enjoying the beautiful outdoors as well as on our quest for the local specialties. We covered chocolates in our previous post, and the next post... Read more →
What is there to eat at the end of world? What kind of food grows there? What does a Ushuaia restaurant serve for specialties? These are some of the questions... Read more →
Enjoying Uruguay beef and an asado or parilla (barbeque), from a top beef producing country, was high on our list and a priority when we got to Montevideo. We had... Read more →
A focus away from the pretentiousness of gourmet restaurants and a return to simplicity, heritage and traditional roots has taken a hold of Argentina, as it has in other countries.... Read more →
As we are transitioning and re-connecting with friends from Chicago, we are also traveling with our mouths and stomachs as we experience delicious ethnic foods in Chicago. Chicago is one... Read more →
