Food Journeys of a Lifetime

Food Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 Extraordinary Places to Eat

A Guide to the World’s Great Culinary Traditions and Landmarks

The latest title in the popular series of illustrated travel gift books is a guide to the world’s great culinary traditions and landmarks. This guide offers a fabulous itinerary of foods, dishes, markets, and restaurants worth traveling for, showcasing the best from all over the globe. From Tokyo’s freshest sushi, spiciest Creole favorites in New Orleans, finest French wineries, juiciest cuts of beef in Argentina, and more, there’s something for everyone.

The book features not only sophisticated dishes from fabled chefs and five-star restaurants, but also simple pleasures from side-street cafés and regional specialties. Each cuisine tells a unique story about the country, climate, and culture, and introduces the people who turn nature’s bounty into delicious dishes.

The guide includes hundreds of appetizing full-color illustrations that evoke an extraordinary range of tastes and cooking techniques. A wide selection of recipes invites readers to create as well as consume. The entertaining information in sidebars provides a wealth of information about additional sites to visit as well as the cultural importance of the featured food. The lively top ten lists cover topics from chocolate factories to champagne bars, from historic food markets to wedding feasts, harvest celebrations, and festive occasions of every kind.

In addition, detailed practical travel information is provided for even the most demanding of traveling gourmets to have a truly delicious experience. All the ingredients needed to cook up a memorable experience are included, making this book a must-have for food lovers and travelers alike.

Details:

Format: Hardcover, 320 Pages

Published: 2009

Condition: Used