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\nDo you plan your vacations around the restaurants you most want to try? Are your tableside photos trending on Instagram? Would you be willing to try almost anything once? If the answer is a resounding yes, then you just might be a foodie. Pair your love for cuisine with a passion for travel, and you\u2019ve got the perfect ingredients for a memorable escape that will keep your taste buds happy long after the journey.<\/p>\n\n
If you’re up for a mouthwatering adventure, check out these 15 foodie-friendly neighborhoods around the world, just waiting to satisfy your appetite:<\/p>\n
Set within bustling Manhattan, the Flatiron District is named after the iconic Flatiron Building residing at the crossroads of Broadway and Fifth Avenue. It\u2019s a mecca for architectural design lovers, shopaholics and foodies alike, brimming with both quirky boutiques and chic restaurants unique to the area. For a 360-experience, take a Flatiron Food, History & Architecture Tour<\/a>, which begins in the neighborhood\u2019s infamous artisanal Italian emporium, Eataly<\/a>.<\/p>\n Here you can sample and shop everything from extra virgin olive oil to handcrafted sweets, before walking it off as you admire NYC\u2019s tallest skyscrapers. Add one of the city\u2019s best burgers and an insider\u2019s look into the cheese production process, and you\u2019re in foodie heaven.<\/p>\n Still hungry? Continue south to Manhattan\u2019s Financial District, home of Wall Street, the 9\/11 Memorial and impeccable dining. The neighborhood is also home to the Institute of Culinary Education<\/a>, where you can attend specialized recreational cooking classes, just in case you want to brush up on your own skills and share your passion for great cuisine when you get back home. But if you want to let someone else do the food prep, there\u2019s plenty of that, too. Get a fast casual taste of the neighborhood with a Food Cart Tour<\/a>, where you\u2019ll enjoy the authentic street food local New Yorkers adore so much. Then, quench your thirst at The Dead Rabbit<\/a>, a \u201cGrocery and Grog\u201d where you can buy dry goods like fruit preserves, olives and pickles, sip aged whiskeys of the world in The Taproom or travel back in time at The Parlor, featuring 72 historically-accurate cocktails … all in one amazing place.<\/p>\n Found in Lower Manhanttan, NYC\u2019s SoHo neighborhood is best known for its trendy upscale boutiques, lively bars and standout eateries. From bakeries and cafes, to cocktails and cuisine, you\u2019ll find it all in SoHo. Go #nofilter for your next social post at Jack\u2019s Wife Freda<\/a>, a photo-worthy bistro serving up the most beautiful \u2014 and delectable \u2014 Mediterranean cuisine around. Prefer something closer to comfort food? Check out The Dutch<\/a>, where Chef Andrew Carmellini turns classic fried chicken into an elitist\u2019s delicacy and an everyday burger is anything but ordinary.<\/p>\n For those who want to sip their dinner, the Winetasting Walking Tour in SoHo<\/a> gives vino lovers a VIP pass into the neighborhood\u2019s most popular cellars and bars, complete with perfectly selected food pairings.<\/p>\n Found at the East End of London is Shoreditch, a fashionable and funky neighborhood inhabited by some of the area\u2019s most creative residents. Here you\u2019ll find brick warehouses transformed into interactive art galleries, blank walls into colorful murals and empty plates into works of culinary art.<\/p>\n And of course, plenty of those London pub pints. But rather than simply sipping like a local, why not sip with<\/em> one? Book an Authentic East London Pub Experience<\/a> for a chance to make your way around this hip area like an expert, as you\u2019re guided to a storied public house \u2014 where you\u2019ll no doubt get a first-hand taste at what makes Shoreditch a London favorite.<\/p>\n In the mood for something sweet? Put the elegant neighborhood of Mayfair on your menu \u2014 an exclusive area set in West London. Filled with five-star hotels and upscale shops and restaurants, this luxurious escape exudes decadence at every turn, so where better to experience an indulgent Chocolate Walking Tour<\/a>? Tempt your taste buds with 7 divine chocolate tastings, as you learn the history and culture of chocolate making at award-winning chocolate boutiques. Once you\u2019ve eaten dessert first, top it off with an opulent dinner at one of Mayfair\u2019s best, like Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester<\/a>, where a new collection of fine dining menus is introduced seasonally.<\/p>\n Not far from Mayfair is Covent Garden, where great food and culture go hand-in-hand. For many, it\u2019s a tradition to dine before and after an evening at the Royal Opera House<\/a>, so go ahead, join them (you wouldn\u2019t want to risk looking like a tourist, right?)<\/p>\n Feel like royalty at the Kingsway Hall Hotel<\/a>, where an afternoon tea<\/a> features everything you could imagine \u2014 from tiny finger sandwiches to piping hot cups of tea you\u2019ll feel compelled to drink with your pinkies up.<\/p>\n Every true foodie knows New Orleans is like stumbling across paradise for the palate. From cocktails to Cajun done right, great food and drinks are just part of the experience when visiting the area, and the French Quarter offers some of the best. Take a stroll through one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city as you complete your retreat back in time with a French Quarter Cocktail Walking Tour<\/a> featuring an insider’s peek into one of New Orleans\u2019 first drinking establishments.<\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve worked up an appetite, a stop into Court of Two Sisters<\/a> is a must \u2014 the French Quarter legend serves up Cajun-Creole classics you can\u2019t miss like shrimp and grits, and even turtle soup! And for a savory souvenir and other irresistible edibles, a jaunt to nearby St. Roch is worth the trip, where you\u2019ll find the southern food hall St. Roch Market<\/a> with a diverse lineup of food and beverage purveyors.<\/p>\n Already experienced everything the French Quarter has to offer? Sounds impossible, but it\u2019s always fun to venture somewhere new. So hit up New Orleans\u2019 Central City\/Garden District, which is jam-packed with something for virtually any craving \u2014 from kitschy dive bars to refined restaurants. Don\u2019t miss the \u201celemental flavors\u201d of Primitivo<\/a>, where wood, coal, fire and salt define the menu rather than a specific cuisine type.<\/p>\n Everyone should spend brunch, lunch or dinner (or all three!) at Commander\u2019s Palace<\/a>, a New Orleans landmark since 1880 still serving the Haute Creole cuisine and Louisiana charm that it first became known for with a focus on \u201cdirt to plate within 100 miles\u201d freshness. Also of note, Roux Carre<\/a>, a food port celebrating a variety of New Orleans cuisine types: Creole, Latino, African and Caribbean!<\/p>\n Barcelona\u2019s Ciutat Vella (Old City), is home to some of the area\u2019s most walkable streets \u2014 filled with beautiful old buildings, designer boutiques and historic architecture you have to see to truly appreciate. Translation: the perfect place to work up an appetite. Luckily, it\u2019s packed with plenty of opportunities to do just that.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t miss the La Boqueria Market,<\/a> a large public market with everything from ready-made fruit salad to seafood so fresh it\u2019s still moving! The Barcelona Foodies\u2019 Walking Tour<\/a> is the perfect way to see \u2014 and taste \u2014 it all.<\/p>\n An offset of Barcelona\u2019s Old City is Gothic Quarter, home to Medieval-aged buildings, breathtaking basilicas and cathedrals, and Marta\u2019s Spanish Paella Cooking Class<\/a>. The local host welcomes hungry guests into her home to learn how to prepare one of Spain\u2019s most famous dishes, and of course, enjoy your creation alongside fellow foodies as you sip, savor and share stories. It\u2019s a priceless experience you won\u2019t soon forget, and better yet, one you can recreate again and again once you\u2019re back home! (Better jot down that recipe.)<\/p>\n For authentic cuisine tucked within narrow, labyrinth-like streets, maneuver your way through Barcelona\u2019s Born District. Here tapas are always on the menu, offering the perfect sample-sized portions of impeccable local cuisine.<\/p>\n Check out Ca\u2019l Pep<\/a>, or follow along with a small group on a Gourmet Tapas Tour<\/a>, where you\u2019ll indulge in small plates, mouthwatering meats and cheeses and plenty of sightseeing. Want to satisfy your sweet tooth? Barcelona\u2019s bakeries, cafes and chocolatiers and ready to delight! Take a Sweet Small-Group Walking Tour<\/a> to get enjoy enough desserts to make even Willy Wonka jealous.<\/p>\n Any true foodie knows San Francisco is a must-visit, and the Mission District heads up that list with its rich Hispanic history and affinity for all things delicious. Here, finding a meal that\u2019s simultaneously quick, fast and tasty is more than possible \u2026 the trick is deciding where to dine! Try La Taqueria<\/a> for arguably the best tacos and burritos on this side of the border. Want a variety? Take a South Mission District Food Tour<\/a>, where you\u2019ll taste cuisine from at least five shops and restaurants, and still <\/em>get some of that Latin American flavor you\u2019re craving.<\/p>\n More in the mood for Asian and Italian cuisine than Latin? Get your tummy ready for adventure in Chinatown and North Beach. In Chinatown, get your fill of dim sum and souffl\u00e9s, because why not? Try Great Eastern<\/a>, Good Mong Kok Bakery<\/a> and the French\/Asian Fusion Souffle Caf\u00e9<\/a> for sushi and souffl\u00e9s. (Only in Chinatown!)<\/p>\n Pasta lovers will find their piece of heaven in North Beach, where nothing beats a simple, homemade lasagna or pizza. Savor pies crafted by 11-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani at Tony\u2019s Pizza Napoletana<\/a>, where all of its ingredients are imported directly for Napoli for a truly authentic experience. Or enjoy wine and dinner at Vicoletto, whose owners bring the cuisine from their hometown of Calbria, Italy right to California. Can\u2019t decide between Chinatown or North Beach cuisine? No need, the Chinatown & North Beach Culinary Tour<\/a> gives you a taste of both neighborhoods. And while you\u2019re in San Francisco, don\u2019t forget to jot down to Embarcadero to explore the Ferry Building Marketplace<\/a>, a food hall offering everything from artisan cheeses to freshly caught fish. Bon appetit!<\/p>\n West Coast lovers rejoice, San Francisco isn\u2019t the only spot you\u2019ll find great food and fun. Seattle also has its fair share of great fare, and downtown is a hot spot for finding your favorite. First and foremost, a trip to Seattle is never complete without exploring Pike Place Market<\/a>, an original farmers market established more than a century ago in 1907. Find locally-grown produce, hands-on cooking classes, dozens of specialty foods stores, year-round produce stalls and much more. Make sure you save room for chocolate-covered Washington cherries!<\/p>\n It\u2019s a lot to take in, but don\u2019t worry, you shouldn\u2019t have to go it alone \u2014 the Tastes of Pike Place Market Walking Tour<\/a> will guide you along the way. Downtown is also a great place to mix and mingle alongside great drinks. Luckily you can learn about Seattle\u2019s cocktail history as you enjoy them on the Booze & Bites Tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n Just south of downtown Seattle is Pioneer Square, which also happens to be the city\u2019s original downtown. This historic past makes way for some seriously delicious modern cuisine, as the neighborhood looks to reinvent itself through the revitalization of its eateries and shops. Get a taste of old and new at Good Bar<\/a>, a trendy, yet unpretentious stop to grab a drink and take in the ambiance of the historic Pacific Commercial Building which it resides. Taylor Oyster Bar<\/a> is another local favorite, boasting three Seattle locations which all serve up the freshest Pacific Northwest shellfish. For those who prefer to dine amid fresh flowers, The London Plane<\/a> is a must. The quaint eatery is part caf\u00e9, part specialty foods grocery, and part floral workshop. Bring those together, and it\u2019s a one-of-a-kind Seattle experience! Last stop on your list is Zeitgeist<\/a>, a funky little coffeehouse that isn\u2019t Starbucks, puts local art front and center, and never fails to serve up the perfect brew!<\/p>\n So tell me, which foodie spots are on your travel list? I\u2019m always hungry for more ideas!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Do you plan your vacations around the restaurants you most want to try? 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