If there's anything that will make or break a trip, it's the food that you eat. Road trips are not complete without snacks, and every camping trip needs a solid make-ahead meal. Whether you're going on a spooky trip with your family or splitting an A-frame cabin with your gal pals will determine the kind of experience you're looking for, and there are so many different cultures and foods across the U.S. that there is something for every kind of trip and group. Based on data from WalletHub's 2022’s Best Foodie Cities in America, we found restaurants and food festivals to get your creative juices flowing and your stomach grumbling. Keep reading to see if you've tried any!
Portland, OR
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Feast Portland on Instagram: "Snacks snacks snacks! That’s what tomorrow’s newsletter is all about. This issue’s got it all: An essay from cannabis writer @laurenyoshiko about late night munchies in Portland, highlighting @deadshotpdx & @sunricepdx, @creepyspdx, @sugarhillpdx, @blutospdx, among others. 5 questions with self-described dining and travel hypewoman @nomnom_nori, where we chat about the jianbing from @bing.mi (pictured here), which is her pick for a snack that a visitor to Portland HAS to try, snacks that remind her of home in Manila, and more. @suitcasewine waxing poetic about late-night snacking in Portland, mentioning his go-tos from @tulipshoptavern, @babydollpizza, @bottlerocketpdx, @prostportland & Utopia Lounge. Plus some restaurants and dishes we’ve been loving in the Where We’re Feasting section (👋 @flyingfishpdx, @khaoniewlaostreetfood, @excellentcuisine_, @milkglassmrkt, @kachkapdx, @canlisrestaurant, @lecavisteseattle, and @takuseattle). You can subscribe at the link in our bio—happy snacking! #FeastPortland #FeastPDX 📷: @nomnom_nori"Feast Portlandis a celebration of the people and organizations that make up the regional food community near Portland, Oregon. The area has generations of farmers, fishers, and winemakers, to name a few. Our favorite part? Feast Portland supports an organization that fights food insecurity, and it has raised more than $350K.
Orlando, FL
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Four Flamingos on Instagram: "Scallop Ceviche. Coconut, Papaya, Granita. Yes please!"If you want a colorful and fun experience, you have to check out Four Flamingos. With a seafood menu aesthetic that definitely fits into the Florida vibe, this is a delicious experience from Richard Blais that you don't want to miss out on.
Miami, FL
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Miami Food Festival on Instagram: "Sumérgete en el sabor de @crazy_fish_miami 🐠🐟🐬🤪 ”zambúllete y Goza” estos increíbles platillos que nuestros amigos traen para ti! un menú de lo más amplio! Conócelos en sus redes y disfrútalos este 👉 November 06, 📍German American Social Club Kendall 11919 Sw 56th st. Miami, Fl. 33175 ⚠️⚠️Recuerda que con tu entrada podrás participar para ganarte TOTALMENTE gratis! un viaje de 7 noches TODO INCLUIDO a #PUNTACANA Tickets por EVENTBRITE, link en nuestra BIO🎟 Questions & Applications👇👇👇👇 📞786.443.3030 📨info@miamifoodfestival.us 🔎www.miamifoodfestival.us #sponsors #foodbusiness #florida #localbusiness #supportsmallbusinesses #miami #internationaldrinks #internationalmusic #miamifoodfestival2022 #miamifoodfestival #latinfestival #internationalfood #kendallmiami #internationaldances #familytime #KendallEvents #jewerly #partys #relax #weekendvibes #happyday #eventbrite #tickets"The Miami Food Festival is full of food, drinks, and live music, so you can spend the day enjoying yourself with your friends and family. It's a gastro-cultural festival that brings a variety of delicious food and a culture of eating, laughing, and sharing together.
San Francisco, CA
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Sotto Mare Oysteria & Seafood on Instagram: "C•R•A•B D•I•A•V•O•L•O Hot and spicy just like it’s name! 🦀🔥 #SottoMareSF #CrabDiavolo #HotAndSpicy #Garlic #Linguine #EatSF #SF #NorthBeach #ItalianSeafood #SupportSmallBusinesses"In a building that was originally built in 1919, the owners at Sotto Mare have created a menu that is as close to authentic Italian food as possible, including cooking techniques that are used in Italy. In addition to iconic crab recipes, they're also testing new dishes so you never know what kind of specials you might find.
Austin, TX
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Amy's Ice Creams on Instagram: "Brunchin isn’t just a meal. It’s a way of life. 🥂🧇🍽 Create a ruckus with some of the star goodies of a good old fashion brunch. Brunch Bunch Ice Cream starts with a base of buttercream icing with gratifying maple syrup notes, loaded with candied pecans and fresh cinnamon-sugar-filled cinnamon rolls. Tap heart if you love brunch and can say "Brunch Bunch" five times fast! This flavor is only available for a limited time at all Amy's Ice Creams stores. Tap the link in our bio to find your nearest location!"Amy's Ice Cream is one of our favorite places to stop for dessert in Austin. It has more than 350 flavors that it rotates and a fun and colorful interior design that makes eating dessert more fun than it already is.
Sacramento, CA
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America's Farm-to-Fork Capital on Instagram: "Looking for a place to carbo-load before IRONMAN California? Here are a few Sacramento restaurants serving up all the pasta, sandwiches and pizza dishes for those looking to gain a competitive advantage 🏃🏻🏊🏽 🚴🏾 🥪 @OboItalian 🍝 @Paesanos_Inc 🍕 @OneSpeedPizza 🍝 @AdamosKitchen 🍕 @ZeldasPizza 🍝 @WillowSacramento Hit the link in our bio to read up on where you can feast. 💭 Where else should athletes fuel up #HereInSac? Let them know below. ⤵️ 📍📷️: @OboItalian #VisitSacramento #SacFarm2Fork #Sacramento #SacSports #IRONMANCalifornia"Sacramento's Farm to Forkstreet festival brings the community together to celebrate the people who provide food and drinks to locals and tourists on a daily basis. If the local food, regional wine, and cooking demonstrations aren't enough to draw you in, the free admission might!
Seattle, WA
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The Pink Door on Instagram: "Cardamom panna cotta with local strawberries from Butler Green Farm! #pannacotta #strawberries #thepinkdoor #thepinkdoorrestaurant #butlergreenfarms #localberries #seattlerestaurants"If any restaurant gets our attention with its name, it's The Pink Door. We love the delicious Italian food, and we're not alone considering you need to make reservations far in advance!
Tampa, FL
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Your Tampa Markets on Instagram: "Bought the bagel seasoned #kurtoschimneycake at the #sarasotamarket this morning (hollowed center) cake/bread. Came up with this for breakfast Stuft bagel, egg, cream cheese, lox. Sooo good! #breakfastideas"In addition to delicious food from talented chefs, the Your Tampa Markets is also a great place to discover your new favorite artists, entrepreneurs, and crafters.
Las Vegas, NV
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PacificRetail Capital Partners on Instagram: "Image taken at the Food Truck Wine Walk. Good wine, good food, good times. @tivolivillagelv #tivolivillage #vegas #foodie #foodtruck #winetasting #wine #foodtruckwinewalk"There are more than enough restaurants and activities to fill up a weekend in Vegas, but if you're looking for something unique, check out the Food Truck & Wine Walk for a delicious (and mobile) experience. Since the walk also features roaming opera singers, it's like dinner and a show.
San Diego, CA
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JEUNE ET JOLIE on Instagram: "One of our most favorite spots, whether the sun is shining or the stars are twinkling. 📷: @devinnac_ #jetaimejeuneetjolie #weloveithere #gardenpatio #details #swoon #youngandbeautiful"Jeune et Jolie is a beautiful San Diego restaurant that reimagines French food through the landscape of Southern California for a one-of-a-kind foodie experience. You can pick between a four-course menu or a more casual, à la carte experience.
Denver, CO
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City, O’ City on Instagram: "🔥We’ve added a new food menu to our HH! From 3pm-6pm we’ll have $1 off: 🔥taquitos 🔥nachos 🔥latke 🔥pretzel 🔥poutine + $2 off our ravioli. • • • • • #happyhour #denverhappyhour #happyhourtime #smallplates #ravioli #poutine #latkes #pretzel #nachos #taquitos #denvervegan #veganrestaurant #restaurant #denverrestaurant #coloradovegan #coloradovegetarian #denvervegetarian #vegan #poutine #veganpoutine #happyhourfood #smallplates #veganfood #veganhappyhour #queso #veganqueso #greenchile"City O' City is great for anyone who's looking for vegetarian food within the city. We're obsessed with the eclectic feel and the fact that it uses local produce whenever it can (including its own micro garden in the summer!).
Chicago, IL
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Girl & The Goat Chicago on Instagram: "Our chickpea fritters are the perfect choice for sharing or just enjoying on your own."Girl and the Goatserves bold, global flavors to the local community, which includes the visitors that it treats like family. The menu of seasonal flavors (as well as the cocktails, wine, and beer) is always evolving.
Washington, DC
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Donut Run on Instagram: "It’s our favorite time of the year! 👻 We’ll be dropping a few of our Halloween flavors this week like these Boston Screams."We couldn't do a foodie roundup without including a doughnut place, right? If you're headed to our nation's capital, make sure you stop by Donut Run to grab an apple cider donut or a Boston scream. Check their Instagram stories every day for flavor updates!
Atlanta, GA
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Atlanta Chili Cook Off on Instagram: "November 20th 2022 Atlanta Chili Cook Off is in Dunwoody GA at the beautiful Brook Run Park. "Come Ready To Eat". Get your tickets TODAY! AtlantaChiliCookOff.com #woodableutensils #livingwellatl @woodable_utensils"If chili and cornbread is your comfort food, then this is the perfect food festival for you. For a fun afternoon in Atlanta, check out the Atlanta Chili Cook Off to taste chili from more than 50 beginners and professionals while you listen to live music.
Los Angeles, CA
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Gracias Madre on Instagram: "Chilaquiles anyone? Traditionally served for breakfast, but perfect for anytime of day, Chilaquiles are a true Mexican comfort food. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Learn how to make it in our Gracias Madre Cookbook which can be purchased via our link in bio.👩🍳 #GraciasMadre #GraciasMadreCookBook ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 📸 @lisaromerein"Gracias Madre is a yummy addition to an L.A. trip. Its vegan Mexican food, paired with the beautiful outdoor seating area and killer virgin margaritas, makes it a must-try whenever you're in the area.
Pittsburgh, PA
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Cliff on Instagram: "Needless to say, 3/14 is a big day for a pie enthusiast such as myself. I ended up at Grant Bar in Millvale, a reliable source of some of the best slices in the city. It was chocolate banana cream at the restaurant, strawberry with the ladies in the office and their elegant coconut cream with Mariton after dinner tonight. Back to the actual lunch, it was fried shrimp, thick clams casino soup and French dressing with the dinner salad. Quality lunch on an important holiday. #roadfood #roadfoodpennsylvania #pieday #grantbar #pienation #pittsburgh #pittsburgheats #pittsburghfood #millvale #chocolatebananacreampie"Grab a sandwich or a big slice of pie from Grant Bar, a restaurant that has been serving Pittsburgh since 1933. The selection might change based on the availability that day, but everything on this menu sounds good.
Portland, ME
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Harvest on the Harbor on Instagram: "If you love cheese, and wine, don't miss out on the Maine cheese and wine pairing during Harvest on the Harbor, Friday, October 28. Only a handful of tickets remain! 📷 Crooked Face Creamery"Harvest on the Harbor is the perfect opportunity to check out the fall offerings from restaurants and hospitality businesses in Portland, Maine. Not only can you try out the food, but you can also take part in tastings *and* classes. Count us in!
New York, NY
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Balthazar Restaurant & Bakery on Instagram: "Macaroni au gratin (with French ham and truffle and sauce Mornay), available on our lunch and brunch menus. 📸: @kate_arnott"New York rarely disappoints, and that's the case with Balthazar in SoHo. This spot is Paris meets Manhattan, and although the menu sticks to the basics, it's also the kind of place you can go when you want to celebrate.
Charleston, SC
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Takeout Enthusiasts on Instagram: "can’t wait for the next Charleston Mac Off! #macandcheese #cheesy #cheesyeggroll #charlestonmacoff #macoff #foodtruckfest #foodtruckeats #chseats #festivalfood #foodpics #foodie #foodphotography #tbt #tbtfood #throwbackthursday #charlestonfood #togofood #takeout #takeoutenthusiasts"The Charleston Mac Off is exactly the kind of fun and crazy food experience we're looking for. There are free activities and live music in addition to the macaroni, and they also partner with Lowcountry Local First, a nonprofit that advocates for local businesses and farmers.
Oakland, CA
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐫 & 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 on Instagram: "Our 𝐟 𝐚 𝐥 𝐥 classic is back! Butternut squash risotto | placed inside a garlic roasted 𝐓𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐤𝐢𝐧 • • • topped with seared Maine day boat s c a l l o p s + shiitake mushrooms, pomegranate arils, micro greens & balsamic • • • 𝐻 𝑂 𝑈 𝑅 𝑆 __________ 𝐭𝐮𝐞 & 𝐰𝐞𝐝 // 12 𝐭𝐨 7:30p 𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 // 12 𝐭𝐨 8:30p 𝐟 𝐫 𝐢 𝐝 𝐚 𝐲 // 12 𝐭𝐨 9p 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 // 4p 𝐭𝐨 9p 𝐬 𝐮 𝐧 𝐝 𝐚 𝐲 brunch // 11a 𝐭𝐨 3p closed 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬"The goal of Oakland's The Fat Lady is to engage every single one of your senses with the bar and dining, decor, and live music. The beautiful interior adds another layer to the experience, whether you're eating in the front dining room or the patio.
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Featured image used with permission, courtesy of Kylle Sebree/Jeune et Jolie