Food & Drink
We travel for food. This dish of scallops was taken at a restaurant in Cleveland. Photo: Tonya Fitzpatrick
“Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life—and travel—leaves marks on you.”
– Anthony Bourdain
One of the best ways to experience the world is with the palette. Gastronomy—from food to mixology—has become a popular reason to travel. Culinary travel is here to stay and marks the strength of a great food experience. Whether finding the best street food to stalls in the market—from local joints to five-star cuisine, the desire to find the most interesting meals on the planet has become an obsession for many. As the world has become more diffuse, some of best restaurants are drawing travelers to small towns not known for food. In many places, wineries, craft breweries and distilleries are providing yet another excuse to indulge in culinary travel.
Every 14 days a language dies. National Geographic author and renowned linguist David Harrison joins World Footprints to discuss his latest book: The Last Speakers: The Quest to Save the World’s Most Endangered Languages. The Last Speakers is the poignant chronicle of author K. David Harrison's international expeditions to meet with last speakers of endangered languages.
London has always been a city of change, but its transformation over the past decade, particularly in the culinary scene, has been remarkable. Once known primarily for its shopping streets and high-end fashion, London is now celebrated as a top culinary destination.
Tonya appeared on W*USA 9 TV to highlight two exceptional culinary destinations in Washington DC. Discover "A Taste of Iceland" at DC Coast Restaurant, where you can indulge in authentic Icelandic flavors, and explore the "DeLightful" low-calorie French menu at Sofitel's ICI Bistro.
