Authentic food flavors the heritage of the grand melting pot that is America. Okay, the puns may be out of control, but the concept is undeniable. Communities all across the continent delight in distinct dishes. Festivals celebrate garlic in Gilroy, California, corn in West Point, Iowa, Rocky Mountain Oysters in Eagle, Idaho, blue crabs in Norfolk, Virginia. We could go on and on.

Wise travelers savor the flavors of a place. Help us help our passengers make the most of every visit. Tell us all about your hometown’s uncommon comestible and the event that pays homage to it. Be sure to include the reason the food is so important to local lore and culture. Then watch this website for our top picks.

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