HAVE A PLAN
- First have a plan on your specific goals or interests. Consider best of like best burgers, best pizza, best hot dogs, best ice cream, etc. You get the picture.
- Go online ahead time and google local food bloggers to get their picks.
- Map out your locations so you can maximize your time.
- Another way to maximize your time is to select neighborhoods
- If you want to get around by train or bus get the routes and schedules.
CONSIDER YOUR STOMACH
- On one trip I did to New Orleans I ate everything that was put in front of me and at restaurants I ordered full meals. Believe me when I tell you, I was miserable.
- At restaurants order appetizers
- When possible order snack or tasting portions. You can tell the restaurant what you're doing and they may have or prepare a small plate for you.
- Plan your days so when necessary you can have a splurge meal and the rest are small portions.
- It's a good idea and it's fun to do a bit of walking.
HAVE FUN AND BRING BACK MEMORIES
- This is a fun way to explore a destination so make it fun.
- Ask the locals for their favorites
- Take photos of your meals, the restaurants, the staff and people you meat
- Ask the restaurant if they have a menu you can take home.
- Remember to write down the names of the dishes
- Ask how things are prepared and the origin of it.
- When available purchase those favorites and take them home with you so you can enjoy them again
- See if they have a cook book, if you're into cooking as well.
Remember to just have fun eating your way through the destination
Ja'Vonne
