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50 States, 1,000 Eats

Where to Go, When to Go, What to Eat, What to Drink

Part of 5,000 Ideas

Author National Geographic, Joe Yogerst

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$27.99 US

Disney Publishing Group | National Geographic

7.13"W x 9.12"H x 0.76"D | 31 oz | 16 per carton

On sale Mar 19, 2024 | 336 Pages | 9781426222825

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This dazzling culinary guide will reveal the tastiest treats and best food experiences across all 50 states (and Canada), featuring thousands of expert travel tips and hundreds of mouthwatering images from National Geographic.

This beautifully illustrated sequel to the national bestsellers 50 States, 5,000 Ideas and 100 Parks, 5,000 Ideas offers foodies the ultimate road trip around the United States and Canada, with 1,000 of the best bites and sips from every state and province. From must-have diner breakfasts and food trucks to can’t miss farm-to-table dinners and U-pick farms, this book has a flavor and food experience for every type of traveler, from road trip warriors and families to foodies of the first degree.

Filled with the best dishes in every state—think crab cakes in Maryland, Chicago-style deep-dish pizza in Illinois, and wine in Oregon’s Willamette Valley—you’ll discover the regional delicacies that make up the great tastes of the United States and Canada. Plus, get expert advice on where to find the top meals at local establishments, which fine-dining experiences are worth the price tag, and when to visit for the best food and drink festivals.

On your mouthwatering tour, you’ll discover:

The origins of Alabama’s famous white barbecue sauce
The world’s largest food festival, Taste of Chicago, held in Grant Park each summer
The ultimate whiskey distillery in the most unlikely of places: Park City, Utah
The Northeastern seaboard’s finest lobster rolls
The Native American and Hispanic roots of New Mexico’s most iconic dishes
The secrets of Portland, Oregon’s craft brew scene
The iconic Juicy Lucy burger in Minneapolis, Minnesota
And so much more!

Comprehensive and inspiring, 50 States, 1,000 Eats provides everything you need to find your next great bite.

During three decades as an editor, writer, and photographer, JOE YOGERST has lived and worked in Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. His writing has appeared in Condé Nast Traveler, CNN Travel, Islands magazine, the International New York Times (Paris), Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and National Geographic Traveler. He has also written 34 National Geographic books, including the best-selling 50 States, 5,000 Ideas. Yogerst is also the host of a National Geographic/Great Courses video series on America’s state parks. He's a California native and now lives in San Diego.

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The origins of Alabama’s famous white barbecue sauce
The world’s largest food festival, Taste of Chicago, held in Grant Park each summer
The ultimate whiskey distillery in the most unlikely of places: Park City, Utah
The Northeastern seaboard’s finest lobster rolls
The Native American and Hispanic roots of New Mexico’s most iconic dishes
The secrets of Portland, Oregon’s craft brew scene
The iconic Juicy Lucy burger in Minneapolis, Minnesota
And so much more!