Summer Guide 2021

Savor the Local Flavor
One reason people like to go on vacations is to “get away from it all.” You can do
the same thing on your staycation, though, by getting outside your comfort zone
and exploring new tastes and cuisines right in your own city.
LOOK ONLINE
earch the internet and online newspaper listings to find new,
exciting places to eat near your home. There are countless websites
and mobile phone apps that let diners review their favorite — and
least favorite places for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can
search by food type, price and location to see which restaurants are
rated highest by other diners in your area.
ake the reviews with a grain of salt, though. ike any online
source, the information cant always be trusted. ook for trends in
the diners comments, such as lots of people raving about their ecellent
service or the flavor of their rib-eye steaks. A single positive
or negative review can be misleading, but consistent comments
from lots of different people can give you a better idea of what to
expect.
BE ADVENTUROUS
Never tried sushi? Wondering what all the buzz is about that new
Mexican restaurant? Want to try something more exotic?
The great thing about eating out as part of your staycation is that
it lets you eperience something completely new, ust as if you had
left town.
It can be relaing to eat at a place youre familiar with, but its
more entertaining — and more of an escape — to try new restaurants
and eotic types of food. ven traditional American restaurants
can be eciting if youve never eaten there before.
Another plus If you fall in love with the new cuisine or restaurant,
you can return again and again, even after the staycation has
come to an end.
SEEK OUT FOODIES
For many people, food is about more than a simple meal. odays
diners are getting serious about what they eat and turning the
act of dining into a more memorable experience.
If youre a real food and drink aficionado or want to become
one — you can take up dining as a serious hobby. There are all
sorts of clubs, books and shows devoted to eploring and
preparing great food.
Some cities even offer restaurant tasting tours that let food lovers
experience a wide variety of tastes in one night.
No matter how serious you are about food, its always a good
idea to savor the flavor of your own hometown.
8 The WORLD ~ 2021 Summer Guide