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 →
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This wagyu burger recipe is for a restaurant-quality, gourmet beef burger you can make in your own kitchen. In partnership with Truffle Shuffle SF ( San Francisco), we show you... Read more →
Taking food tours in Las Vegas is a great way to explore the city. Beyond gambling and the nearby national parks, Las Vegas has some of the best culinary offerings... Read more →
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 many... 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 to... 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 →
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 you’ll... 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 →
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 →
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 others,... Read more →
What images do you visualize when you hear the word desert? Arid landscape? Sand dunes? Cloudless sky with scorching sun? Far from the images of luscious vineyards, juicy grapes and... 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 →
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 took a downtown Las... 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 →
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 Bangkok,... 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 combination... 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 →
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 →
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 and... Read more →
“The experience is immersive, where immigrants teach intimate cooking workshops at their home” On your travels do you seek to experience authentic local food? Do you like to taste and... 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 →
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 food... Read more →
Hi! Welcome to Authentic Food Quest. We are Claire and Rosemary. Our goal is to help you explore local culture through food. As digital nomads, we travel to share authentic food recipes and food guides from around the world so you can savor them during your travels or in your home kitchen.
