Anthony Bourdain had the right idea: When traveling, food shouldn't be an afterthought. More people (nearly 40 million) have caught on and are planning trips around epic meals, rather than settling for crappy theme-park corn dogs. It's called food tourism, and it's blowing up. Prepare to star in your own culinary adventure with our guide to great eats anywhere. Because, hey, you're on vacation. The best part? We skipped the tourist traps to find the super-buzzy bites in summer's most visited cities.
NEW YORK CITY
1. Spit-roasted pork tacos at Empellon Al Pastor. This new spot's version calls for house-made corn tortillas filled with chili-rubbed pork shoulder and caramelized pineapple. empellon.com/al-pastor
2. "Drunken-style" whole wood-oven fish at Mission Chinese Food. Chef Danny Bowien uses Xiaoxing (a Chinese fermented rice wine) as the base for the dish's spicy sauce. mcfny.com
3. Garlic bread croissants at Dominique Ansel Kitchen. Meet the cronut's savory counterpart—flaky, golden, and worth every last carb. dominiqueanselkitchen.com
BOSTON
4. Margherita pizza at Babbo Pizzeria e Enoteca. The stars at Mario Batali's latest restaurant are these thincrust 12-inch pies, fired to perfection in a 1,000°F wood-burning oven. babbopizzeria.com
5. Mama Chang's pork and chive dumplings at Myers + Chang. They're part of an inexpensive dim sum brunch, and one of the few constants on a menu that changes weekly. myersandchang.com
6. Maine lobster roll at James Hook + Co. Bitesize chunks of meat are so fresh and sweet, they need only the most cursory kiss of mayo. jameshooklobster.com
CHICAGO
7. Tamales at Dove's Luncheonette. The fillings change seasonally (e.g., calabaza squash, gulf shrimp), but the tamale's always hot at this southern-inspired Mexican joint. doveschicago.com
8. Tchai-de-Bonzo (Buddhist monk vegetable meal) at Fat Rice. Hearty noodles and seasonal veggies meet cold-smoked shiitakes and crunchy fried tofu puffs. eatfatrice.com
9. Malted custard French toast at Jam. Thick-cut brioche is geniusly griddled and topped with cherries and lime whipped cream. jamrestaurant.com
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SAN FRANCISCO
10. Hot-pressed sandwich with Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese at Tartine Bakery & Cafe. Award-winning local dairy on house-baked walnut bread makes the ultimate melt. tartinebakery.com
11. The CA state bird (that would be quail) at State Bird Provisions. Golden tenders are marinated in buttermilk, then coated in pumpkin seeds and breadcrumbs. statebirdsf.com
12. Salted caramel ice cream at Bi-Rite Creamery & Bakeshop. Small batches + house-made flavors = as fresh as it gets. biritecreamery.com
LAS VEGAS
13. Charcoal-grilled yellowtail with glazed soy sauce at Aburiya Raku. Umami flavor with a touch of smokiness is the hallmark of this off-the-Strip eatery's standout order. raku-grill.com
14. Reina pepiada arepa (say that three times fast!) at Viva Las Arepas. The griddled Venezuelan corn patty teems with garlicky avocado and shredded chicken. vivalasarepas.com
15. Lindsay Ranch OR Washugyu steak at Bazaar Meat. Yes, it's $95, but the perfectly marbled, oh-so-tender beef may be the most luxe way to spend your winnings in Sin City. slslasvegas.com
WASHINGTON, D.C.
16. Eden quinoa bowl at Beefsteak Vegetables. At chef Jose Andres's new healthy grab-and-go spot, $8 gets you this bonanza of produce topped with yogurt sauce and lemon-honey dressing. beefsteakveggies.com
17. Classic ramen at Toki Underground. Hand-pulled noodles and a pork-bone broth spiked with grilled seaweed set this slurp apart. tokiunderground.com
18. Creme brulee doughnut at Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken. Filled with pastry cream and topped with vanilla glaze and sugar. Yeah, it's kinda amazing. astrodoughnuts.com
ORLANDO
19. Spareribs at 4 Rivers Smokehouse. It's worth the hour-long wait for bites of this falling-off-the-bone smoked meat. 4rsmokehouse.com
20. Line-caught fish at K Restaurant. A local in-season fish, like mahi, is pan-seared and served with a succotash seasoned with herbs from this farm-to-table restaurant's garden. krestaurant.net
21. French Toastie Cupcake at Erin McKenna's Bakery NYC. Breakfast masquerading as dessert, this maple-topped treat is also gluten-free. erinmckennasbakery.com
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DENVER
22. Grazing Vegetarians tasting menu at Fruition. For $25, nab two meat-free courses like open-faced lasagna made with heirloom tomatoes and squash. fruitionrestaurant.com
23. Rotisserie "Boulder local" chicken at Blackbelly. At Top Chef winner Hosea Rosenberg's restaurant, the free-range bird is raised on a nearby farm. blackbelly.com
24. Toasted farro carbonara at Mercantile Dining & Provision. Nutrient-packed farro replaces pasta in this riff on the classic dish. mercantiledenver.com
SEATTLE
25. Dungeness crab and avocado dip at Chippy's Fish & Drink. A heartier take on guacamole with house-made potato chips for scooping. ethanstowellrestaurants.com
26. Braised lamb shoulder at Westward. Served whole with herb and onion salad, tzatziki, and flatbread for a DIY gyro situation. westwardseattle.com
27. Caesar salad sandwich at Damn the Weather. An egg is cooked into the slice of toasted brioche that crowns this totally filling lunch. damntheweather.com
LOS ANGELES
28. Salumi at Bestia. The incredible house-cured meats make a perfect meal or starter before a handmade pasta dish. bestiala.com
29. The Office Burger at Father's Office. Made with beef that's dry-aged on-site (a method used by only a handful of U.S. steak houses), it's topped with caramelized onion and two kinds of cheese. fathersoffice.com
30. The Slut at Eggslut. A coddled egg served on potato puree with a mini baguette: So major, it deserves a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. eggslut.com
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For more tips on what to eat when traveling this summer, pick up the July/August issue of Women's Health, on newsstands now.
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