Food Capitals of the World – Part 2 A Gourmet Tour, with Stops in the Tropics! Do hot climes and gourmet food go together? Sure. Adventurous gourmands pick destinations near the equator (some of the warmest places on earth) not just for sun, sea, and snorkeling – but for their treasure chest of exciting new flavors. Fruits of various shapes, colors, textures, and tastes. Spices, sauces, and marinades that stimulate your taste buds. And distinctive cuisines that give ordinary meat, fish, and seafood a strange yet wonderful new twist. Here are four culinary meccas in the tropics that you won’t soon forget. Caribbean: St Martin/Saint Marten – Fine French cuisine with an island spin If Paris isn’t feasible this year, try the half-French/half Dutch border-less island in the The Luxury Villa Travel Guide YOUR GUIDE TO LUXURIOUS ESCAPES MIAMI VACATION RENTALS SAN DIEGO VACATION RENTALS NOVEMBER 23, 2014 SERENA
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Food Capitals of the World – Part 2
A Gourmet Tour, with Stops in the Tropics!
Do hot climes and gourmet food go together?
Sure. Adventurous gourmands pick destinations near the equator (some of the warmestplaces on earth) not just for sun, sea, and snorkeling – but for their treasure chest ofexciting new flavors. Fruits of various shapes, colors, textures, and tastes. Spices, sauces,and marinades that stimulate your taste buds. And distinctive cuisines that give ordinarymeat, fish, and seafood a strange yet wonderful new twist. Here are four culinary meccasin the tropics that you won’t soon forget.
Caribbean: St Martin/Saint Marten – Fine French cuisine with an island spin
If Paris isn’t feasible this year, try the half-French/half Dutch border-less island in the
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French West Indies. French St Martin boasts hundreds of French chefs who’ve broughttheir skills to the island, seamlessly fusing classic Gallic cuisine with Caribbean flavors. TheBoulevard de Grand Case – with one gourmet restaurant after another and the popularopen-air barbecue places (lolos) – is testament to the island’s culinary stature. Meanwhile,Saint Marten, the Dutch side of the island, offers trendy and more diverse choices. Tourthe world as you savor Indian, Indonesian, Thai, Lebanese, Italian, and Greek cuisines.With more than 400 restaurants throughout the island, you won’t be lacking in choices forevery day of your stay!
Thailand: Bangkok – From world-class street food to 5-star restaurants
Like most great cities, Bangkok offers travelers a wide range of international cuisines, butas a foodie, you would be remiss if you didn’t sample the rich, spicy (and authentic) Thaidishes. Bangkok’s food scene presents a lot of options to enjoy the Thai food experience.In a rush? Need to eat on the go? Try out a whole assortment of simple yet delicious mealsfrom umbrella stands, noodle trucks, or floating markets found all over the city. Chicken,fresh veggies, snacks, and other delicacies – skewered or not – are available at ridiculouslylow prices. Want something more high-end? Bangkok has some of the world’s finest 5-starrestaurants and rooftop bars (often located in upscale hotels) that offer creative gourmetmenus, fabulous cocktails, and unparalleled ambiance.
Hawaii: Honolulu – New gastronomic paradise
You know it best for the sun and surf, but today’s Honolulu may just be America’s newestgastronomic paradise! True, Hawaii has long imported its food from the mainland, but thestate is finally coming into its own. Nature has gifted it with a rich volcanic soil, sea life-richwaters, and indigenous fruits and vegetables. While ethnic influences have contributed toa rich culinary tradition, in Honolulu, new, hip restaurants are opening up. Young trainedchefs are cooking up innovative menus with local seafood, produce, and other freshingredients – with their heritage as a source of inspiration. Gourmet food trucks andgastro-pubs (pubs that offer high-quality food) are on the rise as well. And of course,farmers markets (over 200 at last count) are popping up all over – drawing thousands tosample and shop their succulent offerings.
Florida: Naples – from retiree haven to foodie heaven
A Conde Nast Traveler reader poll recently named Naples, on Florida’s Paradise Coast, asone of America’s top food cities. The accolades are not surprising. The publication’sreaders – all discerning travelers – were obviously impressed by Naples’ wide variety ofculinary experiences, including its innumerable seafood options. The city’s extensiveselection of international fare and eclectic ethnic offerings– from French Provencal toSpanish tapas, from Italian cuisine to Peruvian eats – must also thrill the travelinggourmands. So with Naples evolving from mere beach destination to foodie destination –and bringing in younger, well-travelled, and more demanding palates – expect the foodscene to become more urbane and menu options to be even more multifaceted.
So tell us, which is your favorite gourmet stop in the tropics? We’d love to know!
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