Foodie finds: Top destinations for your culinary cravings
- Sun Country
- Nov 18, 2024
- 4 min read
While landscape, weather, and activities are critical criteria when choosing a trip destination, there’s one thing becoming more and more of a deciding factor: the food! With stretchy pant season upon us, we put in the work to find the best of the best. Head to one of the cities below for delicious food finds of all kinds.
Known for its bright lights, gaming tables, and scintillating nightlife, one of the most underrated showstoppers in the “Gambling Capital of the World” is the food. With unlimited options at any hour of the day and within any traveler’s budget, Las Vegas has increasingly gained fame in the culinary world. Whether you’re looking for a fancy night out at a top-rated steakhouse, an iconic throwback Vegas diner, or quick street food on the way to the craps table, you’ll be in luck.
Cheap, fast street tacos that are all the rage.
Iconic Las Vegas diner with an extensive menu and fireside lounge that’s (literally) straight out of the movie “Casino”.
The restaurant that put celebrity cooking competition shows on the map. (Try the Beef Wellington.)
All of the famous supper club dishes with a signature Vegas flair and impressive cocktail list.
With palm trees, beaches, a hopping art scene, and a melting pot of cultural cuisine, Miami celebrates food like no place else. Colombian? Bahamian? Cuban? No problem.
The main street in Miami’s Cuban cultural hub of Little Havanna. This popular spot features Smorgasburg Miami, a weekly open-air market full of local vendors, food truck rallies, and street food favorites like Wok to Talk and The Dirty Burgers.
With five floors of diverse market-style restaurants, cocktails bars and a sunny rooftop, this new food hall has served as a catalyst for the revitalization of downtown Miami.
This famous food fest is a national, star-studded event featuring the talents of the world’s most renowned wine producers, chefs and culinary personalities. Come to see, be seen, and eat amazing food.
In the city that never sleeps, it’s critical to find good eats. Pizza may reign supreme but walk off the beaten path a bit and you’ll find amazing Pho, Southern Comfort food, and, perhaps, a celebrity or two.
Your one-stop-shop for food of all kinds, great shopping, and live events. There’s even a speakeasy in the basement of this former meatpacking hub.
Vietnamese cuisine at its finest. Amazing spring rolls, pho, and bahn mi with an equally inspired cocktail menu.
Since 1965, the quintessential Theater District haunt, close to all the hottest shows and featuring a solid menu with something for everyone. It’s even where Bobby Flay began his cooking career.
Beer, biscuits, and a plethora of pickled vegetables. What more can you ask for? This Upper West Side haunt is a draw for those looking for a good mix of southern comfort food and the latest in craft beers.
Tucked beneath the bustling lobby of Grand Central Station is this iconic seafood stop. Boasting 30 different varieties of oysters each day – and some amazing clam chowder – this is a convenient and charming stop for your seafood fix.
With its rich history, jazz, ghost tours, and some of the finest food in the South, New Orleans certainly deserves its spot on our list. Long after the Mardi Gras beads have been thrown, this city serves up a sparkling array of Cajun and Creole cuisine all year round.
Celebrating its 50-year anniversary, the annual Crawfish Festival is a seafood lover’s dream come true. Authentic Cajun cuisine, arts and crafts vendors, and live entertainment await.
No stop in New Orleans would be complete without trying one of the city’s famous beignets and, since 1862, this beloved café has been bringing you the best.
Feeling a little adventurous? Fried rabbit tenderloin, creole jambalaya, and shrimp and alligator sausage cheesecake (yes, you read that right) top this menu of traditional southern fare with a twist.
Long-been the best “foodie” destination in the Midwest, Chicago boasts more than its deep-dish pizza and famous namesake hot dog. From Michelin-starred restaurants to some of the best hole-in-the-wall hidden gems, you won’t leave the Windy City hungry.
While not technically ‘food,’ a good old glass of whiskey goes a long way in keeping you warm in late January. Sip your way through more than 20 craft, small-batch varieties while sampling tasty bites from local popular food hot spots. And, if tequila is more your thing, they have a fest for that, too!
FX’s TV show “The Bear” made the Hot Italian Beef Sandwich even hotter, and Al’s beef has been serving up the most popular Italian beef sandwiches since 1938. What sets this sandwich apart? The 85-year-old family recipe and 30-hour cook time.
For the ultimate Chicago Food tour, head to the West Loop where this market houses 18 eateries serving all the standards, and more. Hot dogs, pizza, burgers, steaks, sushi – the list goes on. And, be sure to check-out the year-round rooftop!
Looking for some meatless, vegan and vegetarian comfort food? Chicago Diner has got you covered. In a traditional diner atmosphere, enjoy chorizo-style seitan nachos, thai chili ‘wings,’ and a vegan milkshake. It’s a place even meat lovers rave about.
Whenever your destination may take you, there will be a table waiting. Pack your stretchy pants and finalize your tastiest food itinerary now. Get to Going.
