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 →
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... read more →
The Las Vegas Strip conjures up so many different reactions in people. What is it for you? For some, the reactions are negative. Gambling, decadence and downright debauchery. For... read more →
What images do you visualize when you hear the word desert? Arid landscape? Sand dunes? Cloudless skies with the scorching sun? Far from the images of luscious vineyards, juicy... 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... 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... read more →
If you are looking to explore Las Vegas in a new way, taking a food tour is a great way to discover what the city has to offer. We... read more →
The quest for authentic food in 2017 opened us up to new tastes, flavors and food travel experiences. Most our time was spent discovering the exotic flavors of Southeast... 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... read more →
We’ve had many delicious meals on the streets on our travels with authentic food quest. From bánh xèo and bun cha in Vietnam, mouthwatering meals on the streets of... read more →
Have you heard of Floribbean cuisine? Neither had we until we took a Taste History Culinary Tour of Historic Palm Beach County. Floribbean, we learned, is a “portmanteau”, a... 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... read more →
Do you ever struggle to find good local food stores on your travels? Do you wonder how to avoid the slick supermarket chains with the sterile environments and junk... 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... read more →
One of the best ways to learn about a person’s food and culture is to step into their kitchen. Food is how people show love for their families, friends... read more →
On your travels do you seek to experience authentic local food? Do you like... 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... read more →
Every year for the past 35 years, Chicago has hosted “The Taste of Chicago”, one of the largest food & entertainment festivals in the Midwest. The Taste of Chicago... read more →
After leaving our home in Los Angeles, and on our way to Argentina for Authentic Food Quest, we are making a stop in Chicago, also known as the Windy... read more →
As we mentioned in our ebook “the 5 best ways to find authentic food while traveling”, there is no better place to learn about the food culture and the... read more →
When we decided to start this journey, we had two months left on our lease and we thought that it didn’t make sense to renew and continue living in Los... read more →
“Tell me what you eat and I will tell you who you are” Brillat-Savarin, French Gastronome Wherever we live or whenever we are visiting new cities, the... 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. 
