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Photos of Kauai's Best Food and Restaurants

Kauai's best food is as beautiful as its surroundings. From gorgeous produce, to the unbelievably lush farms that produce everything from taro to coffee, Kauai is truly a feast for all the senses.

Lobster Safari on a Lobster Boat in West Sweden

Photos of a "lobster safari", or an excursion on a lobster boat, in West Sweden.

Wineries and Vineyards in Washington

Washington State is home to many beautiful wineries, and a huge variety of touring and tasting experiences.

Utah's Best Restaurants and Food

Utah is one of the fastest-growing states in the country, and its food scene is keeping the pace. Salt Lake City is home to an array of excellent international cuisines, while Park City is filled with sophisticated options for its active, international ski town clientele. Small artisanal producers of everything from cheese to honey to chocolate are finding their home in the state.

Guide to New York City's Favorite Food: Restaurants, Streets…

What are New York City's favorite food experiences -- streets, markets restaurants? Ask ten New Yorkers and you'll get ten different answers. While it's easy for visitors to find the expensive big-name spots, it's harder for visitors to track down the places locals love. Here, an evolving gallery of picks for essential New York eating and food shopping experiences, many of which celebrate this ci…

The Best Belgian Chocolate Shops Travel Guide

Belgium has 2,000 chocolate shops and is world-renown for its high quality chocolates, especially its pralines.

Lancaster Pennsylvania's Central Market in Photos

Lancaster PA's historic Central Market is a great place to sample traditional Amish country favorite foods, including shoofly pie, chow chow, spicy lemonade and more. The Pennsylvania Dutch shun prepared foods, so you'll find plenty of delicious homemade baked goods, canned and preserved fruits and vegetables and hearty ready-to-eat snack options.

Traders Point Creamery, Zionsville, Ind.

Traders Point Creamery is a small artisan dairy in Zionsville, Indiana, about twenty miles north of downtown Indianapolis. Its Brown Swiss cows graze on picturesque pastures, and the farm is certified organic. It's a beautiful spot to visit, but the real pleasure is in sampling the products: rich and creamy milk and chocolate milk, drinking yogurt, and ice cream.

Hot Chicken Shacks in Nashville

If someone in Nashville asks you if you’ve ever had “hot chicken,” they’re not talking about heat that comes from an oven. They mean hot, as in off-the-charts spicy. This local variety of fried chicken gets its name from a long bath in a fiery marinade, spicing in the crust and a light coating of a burning hot sauce. This is sinus-clearing heat guaranteed to make eyes water.

The Spice Bazaar in Istanbul Turkey

The Spice Market in Istanbul, also known as Misir Çarsisi, is the place to buy spices, dried fruits and nuts, tea and candy, all in quantities of your choosing

Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory & Visitors' Center

Plan a visit to the Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Factory & Visitor's Center in Hilo, on the Big Island of Hawaii.

Harney and Sons Tea Shop and Tasting Room in Millerton, N.Y.

Plan a visit to Harney and Sons Tea Shop and Tasting Room in Millerton, N.Y., where you can sample exotic teas, shop for tea-lover's treats and accessories, and have an affordable gourmet lunch in the cozy tea lounge.

Bananas Foster at Brennan's in New Orleans

In New Orleans, Brennan's is an institution, and the only proper way to end your meal is with Bananas Foster, a dish that was invented here in 1951. It's flambéd table-side, making Brennan's Bananas Foster not only delicious but an entertaining spectacle to behold.
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