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At least half the fun of travel is to enjoy the food and wine (and spirits) of places around the world. The folks at Frommer’s understand this too.

 

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For our last book giveaway on TravelMusings, we’re offering three copies of Frommer’s newly released 500 Places for Food & Wine Lovers, (Wiley) by Holly Hughes, she of 500 Places to Take Your Kids Before They Grow Up (Wiley, 2009, second edition) and 500 Places to See Before They Disappear (Wiley, 2008) fame.

 

The nearly 500-page guide is divided into eight chapters, some of which at first glance seem to overlap (Food Vacations, On the Road in America), but the Good Spirits, Caffeine Buzz and Just Desserts chapters are nicely differentiated.

 

Recommendations include places you would expect in a culinary book, including some of my favorites (Au Pied de Cochon in Montreal; O. Fournier in Mendoza, Argentina; Manresa in Los Gatos, Calif.), as well as a few finds I somehow managed to miss over the years that are on my now-updated, must-visit food list: the newly rebuilt Bowen’s Island Restaurant in Charleston, S.C.; Schwa in Chicago. I was also happy to see the Chiang Mai Thai Cookery School in Thailand—where I took my first cooking class 10 years ago—included in the Food Vacations chapter.

 

So what do you have to do to be one of three lucky readers to win your own copy? Leave a comment, naming your favorite food, wine or spirit find—be it in your hometown or one you discovered on the other side of the world—and why it has left a memorable impression on you.

 

To be eligible, comments must be made by Thursday, July 2, at noon Pacific Daylight Time. Additional rules and regulations are below.

 

Happy eating and drinking!

 


Rules

 

The TravelMusings 500 Places for Food & Wine Lovers book giveaway runs June 26, 2009 to July 2, 2009, 11:59 a.m., Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). By submitting an entry, each contestant agrees to the rules of the contest as stated below.

 

• Entrants must be 18 years of age or older. Employees, vendors and partners of TravelMuse and their immediate families are not eligible to win.
• Submit one comment that describes a favorite place for food, wine or spirits and why you recommend it.
• Prizes include three copies of 500 Places for Food & Wine Lovers (Wiley, 2009)
• The three winners will be selected at random in a drawing to take place on July 2, 2009.
• The contest is void where prohibited or restricted by law. TravelMuse reserves the right to cancel the contest or modify these rules at its discretion. Decisions of TravelMuse will be final.
• No substitutions, including for cash, are permitted, except that TravelMuse reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater monetary value for any prize.
• The winner will be responsible for paying any taxes that they owe on the prize.
• Winners must claim their prize within seven (7) business days after the notification of the win, or the prize will be considered forfeited and an alternate winner will be awarded.

 

If you have any questions please contact: editorial at travelmuse dot com.


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Jun 27, 2009 8:13 AM Guest Lesley  says:

One of my favorite places for food is Alinea in Chicago; it was the first meal I ever had that forced me to face silly fears about foods (like my fear of apple gelee encased in horseradish, all in a shooter--so no sampling first!) and overcome them. Wonderful!
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Jun 28, 2009 1:12 PM Guest ann  says:

theres this pizza place in a neighboring city that I LOVE.. thin crust, light sauce and cheese and great flavor.  i wont say the name because i think the owners are pretty rude BUT seriously, the pizza is so good!

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Jun 28, 2009 5:30 PM Guest Amy Sinclair  says:

One of my favorite places to go to enjoy delicious food and wine is Disney's Epcot! You can literally have authentic Morroccan food for lunch and walk to Germany for a snack and delcious glass of wine. Each employee in Disney's Epcot is from the country they work at; therefore, the food and drinks are authentic. Many of the foods and beverages are imported from various countries around the world. Disney's Epcot is an excellent cultural experience for the whole family to enjoy!
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Jun 29, 2009 7:10 AM Guest meg  says:

I live in the Finger Lakes Region of NY and I had a hard time thinking of ONE place that has made an impression becase there are so many. I love the farm stands that dot the roads at this time of year. You never know what you will find. There is a family owned company called Red Jacket Orchards that sells fruits and juices - award winning juices - and also has the best apricots right now. Free apple and juice samples are available year round. Many of our restaurants are heavily into the local movement and strive to bring the fresh from the farm goodness to their tables. To choose just one I would have to say the New York Wine & Cuinary Center, located in Canandaigua, NY. They have introduced me to so many NYS foods and wines. It was here that I learned about a delicious Red Meck cheese that is produced just around the corner from me and a local liverwurst to die for.
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Jun 29, 2009 5:18 PM Guest Leah  says in response to meg:

The last time I visited my Tuscan friend in Siena she served us grilled, marinated vegetables, and a heavenly lasagna dish in a mushroom white sauce .  For dessert we were each given a glass of Vin Santo and several cantucci ( biscotti) to dip.   It was a revelation.  Best desert ever!  After that, in Tuscan restaurants we were sure to order Vin Santa at the end of every meal .   I miss it so.
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Jul 1, 2009 12:06 PM Guest Jennifer  says:

There's a small, somewhat-hole-in-the-wall in Norwalk, Connecticut that I am absolutely in love with! I can't take all the credit for finding though, because it was on Food Network's Diners, Drive-Ins, and Drives show.

 

The New York Times sums it up perfectly, "Latin American specialties served in generous portions at shocking low prices"

 

My favorite items to order are from their extensive Arepa menu.  They are Venezuelan handmade corn cakes fried or skillet roasted and stuffed with different items.  I've tasted a handful and I am always blow away at how delicious they are! If you are ever driving through CT, I highly recommend making a pit stop & grabing some food!

 

http://www.valencialuncheria.com/

 

p.s. I love food and I realllllllllllllly want a copy of this book! Thanks.
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Jul 2, 2009 5:16 PM Guest Jill Love  says:

I just returned from Florence, Italy so I am a bit spoiled by wonderful local food + wines. We had a great meal at this tiny little restaurant La Mangiatoia (Via Romana just south of the Pitti Palace) Very simple fare but the flavors were perfect- we just sat there going: yum (or however you might say that in Italian)

Inexpensive + very satisfying.
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Jul 2, 2009 6:53 PM Donna M. Airoldi Donna M. Airoldi    says:

Thanks for your responses! Will be picking the lucky winners shortly!
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Jul 2, 2009 8:02 PM Donna M. Airoldi Donna M. Airoldi    says:

Reader Nigel from Florida Leisure Vacation Homes tried to leave a comment but was having technical difficulties, so here's his addition:

 

We have so many great choices in Orlando but one of the very best restaurants IMO is Jiko's at Animal Kingdom Lodge. The menu is African fushion and they have some great dishes. The wine is to die for..with my favorites being Fushion V and Three Cape Ladies.All of the wine list is South African and the collection is believed to be the most extensive in the United States.

This is a fabulous restaurant and the first thing that strikes you when you walk in is the two wood burning ovens where cook some amazing flatbreads. By the way the name "Jiko" comes from the Swahili for "cooking place."
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