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In the British Virgin Islands, Anegada and its lobster festival
Victor Block Most travelers have heard of the U.S. Virgin Islands; some of the British Virgin Islands. Those familiar with the BVI usually know Tortola, and maybe even Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke. But it seems that few have ever heard of Anegada. Which is a shame because it has so much to recommend it. read post
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Three years ago, Paul Bocuse mentioned to Thomas Keller that Americans were starting to take food more seriously. He solicited Keller's help in getting competition for Bocuse d'Or from the US. The American's came in 6th in 2009. Given the amount of time spent preparing and practicing, it was a good showing. I'll be in Lyon covering Bocuse d'Or in January 2011 along with the other food competitions, and it will be interesting to see if we move up at all. I hope so. In any case, we are coming along slowly.
I think the additions of Locovore and farmers markets are another indication of change. It just will take time.
What is your source Sam?
For my part, the American travelers I'm dealing with everyday are real foodies...always ready to sign up for a local culinary activity or similar while traveling.
Jean
Sam, I agree with you, but I've witnessed it. For me, the food, wine and people of a region are the best geography lesson you can get. I enjoy the different tastes worldwide, and I've had some strange ones. Some I love and some I don't, but they are worth trying.
However, I been on incentive programs where after the attendees had these fantastic meals, they would go out to find a fast food haven.
I do believe that the Food Network and other food programs have helped Americans become more adventurous. However, it takes time.
Last week I learned that almost two-thirds of Americans make it a point to try the local cuisine when traveling. [That's all?] Six percent told pollsters they'd only eat cuisine with which they were familiar.
There's more: 13% were not willing to try any local cuisine, and 18% would rather eat at an American fast food chain instead of a local restaurant.
Do you find this as appalling as I do?
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