It is difficult to name just one iconic landmark, just one famous city or just one celebre dish of the United States. Known for its variety of cultures, its diversity of landscapes and its mixture of flavours, there are many ways to get to know this wide country.
Discover the history and the dishes that characterise some of the country’s most iconic locations. Here, we propose some food tours to savor all of what the USA has to offer.
Renowned Food Tours in USA
Which tours are the most popular ones? Which food tour is perfect for you? Some examples include:
Austin
You know the hot, spicy air of Texas; you know the hot, spicy flavour of its meals. Austin is usually divided into Downtown Austin and South Congress, but no matter which one you choose, you will get to taste the local classics, such as barbecue brisket (meat from the chest of the cow), Tex-Mex dishes (nachos, tacos and enchiladas, to name a few) and Austin-style breakfast tacos (which include egg, cheese and fried potatoes), among others.
Nashville
This Tennessee icon may be known for its country music and for being home to the Grand Ole Opry (world’s longest-running live radio show) and to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, among other sites. But Nashville’s cuisine does not fall behind the dynamic rhythm of the city’s music: from mouthwatering Nashville hot chicken to Southern barbeque, from Mexican street tacos to handcrafted crustburgers, food tours around the city will help you pace your stomach to your ears and enhance the Nashville air.
Los Angeles
Hollywood, the glamour of the cinema industry, the relaxation of the coast and the buzz of one of USA’s most lively cities: the City of Angels sparkles with activities and with snacks to keep up with them.
Visit the Downtown neighborhood (which features the Grand Central Market, Little Tokyo and Olvera Street, among other sites), Venice Beach (with landmarks such as the Venice Fishing Pier and an imprint of art, culture and hospitality) or the Beverly Hills area (and its notorious locations, such as The Beverly Wilshire hotel and the Rodeo Drive): with influences coming from different cultures, you will be able to grab a bite of Los Angeles’ breezy air.
New York’s Famous Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods like Chinatown and Little Italy are compulsory stops in any tour in New York. In the core of Manhattan’s Big Apple, you will also find renowned areas, like Greenwich Village and Soho.
Do you want to grab a bite near the iconic Friends flat? Perhaps you fancy a visit to the very first pizzeria that opened its doors in the country (Lombardi’s Pizza)? Or to a traditional building like Old Saint Patrick’s Cathedral? Do you want to delve into the bohemian air of art galleries and museums? Or into the history of the Old Opium Den? Any food tour that goes through these areas is for you.
Artisanal coffee houses, Italian cuisine (pasta, Italian cheese and olives) and traditional Chinese dishes (such as pastries with green tea or dumplings) mix history, architecture and cuisine in a single experience.
Chicago
The Bear is a series that has elevated the standards of cuisine and has made Chicago, the city where it was filmed, a mouthwatering stop for tourists. Come with an empty stomach, for here you will be able to visit Millennium Park, Chicago Loop District and the Palmer House Hotel while tasting the Italian beef sandwich (yes, if you saw the series, the name is familiar) deep-dish pizza (also featured in the series), brownies and hot dogs. However simple they may seem, some of the city’s most iconic dishes have a history of over 150 years.
Boston
With a tradition that goes back over a century, Boston features a menu that includes seafood and Italian dishes, such as fresh lobster roll, clam chowder (with the New England recipe, in one of the oldest restaurants in America), Chicken Parmesan sandwich and Arancini.
Walk through the iconic Blackstone Block District, the Boston Public Market and other iconic landmarks while you learn about the history behind each flavour.
A food tour not only talks about history and culture: it offers a taste of it. Iconic dishes in iconic locations: grab a bite of a wholesome experience of USA’s culture.
