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Foodie news: america's foodiest towns 2010
As reported by Shine.
Each year, Bon Appétit brings you a report on the nation's top food cities. Restaurant editor Andrew Knowlton scours the country to find towns with the most inspired culinary culture, and this year he crowned Boulder as "America's Foodiest Town 2010." Here's the run-down on why Boulder took home the title, plus a look at five runner-up destinations for the food-obsessed. Boulder, Colorado: Boulder has won just about every shiny happy lifestyle award a city can: Healthiest, Most Educated, Most Bicycle-Friendly--the list goes on. And this year, it can add one more: Bon Appetit's Foodiest Town in America. Along with having fit, smart, and eco-conscious citizens, Boulder is home to a number of innovative food companies (Celestial Seasonings, Izze Beverage Company, and Bhakti Chai), top-tier restaurants, and one of the best farmers' markets in the country. McMinnville, Oregon Next year marks the 25th anniversary of the International Pinot Noir Celebration--a one-of-a-kind event held each July in the heart of Williamette Valley wine country. Don't miss Thistle restaurant, where owners Eric Bechard and Emily Howard are dedicated to using local ingredients. Big Sur, California In the midst of a 90-mile stretch of protected wilderness along California's Central Coast, this town is home to jaw-dropping scenery, award-winning hotels, and three of the quirkiest restaurants in the West: Big Sur Bakery & Restaurant, Deetjen's Big Sur Inn and Restaurant, and Nepenthe. And be sure to order seconds when you visit Big Sur--surfing, hiking, and cycling are nearby to help burn calories Traverse City, Michigan They had us at "cherries"--this Lake Michigan town is the host of the annual National Cherry Festival. But there's even more to love here: Mario Batali (who owns a nearby vacation home) is a cheerleader for the area, sophisticated restaurants like Trattoria Stella are booming, and must-see Black Star Farms is part winery, part creamery, part inn, and part farm in Leelanau Peninsula wine country. Louisville, Kentucky For three years this bourbon-producing city with a soft spot for Community Supported Agriculture has made our runners-up list--no small feat. And the scene just keeps getting better: The restaurant lineup continues to mature, and there's a new generation producing artisanal foods. Ithaca, New York From the largely organic Ithaca Farmers' Market to the groundbreaking vegetarian Moosewood Restaurant to a sundae (purportedly invented in Ithaca) made with Cornell Dairy ice cream, there's something for everyone. It's also the gateway to the Finger Lakes wine region. So, if you are lucky to live in one of these foodie hamlets, definitely Buen Apetito!  related searches : Foodie
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