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TRAVELER’S GUIDE
UPSTATE NEW YORK
FOOD TOUR TRAIL
Delicious 2019 DRoad Trip Awaits!
Inquiring minds learn such things as:
o you love to eat local fare, sip craft beverages,
• WhichlocalchefwonGuy’sGroceryGames Mother’s Day Challenge in 2014
exercise and deliciously soak up some of New York State’s long, rich history? If so, the Upstate New York Food Tour Trail, an association of seven locally owned walking food tour companies, is for you. With summer getting closer, it’s time to map out some seasonal fun. Whether your schedule only allows for a day trip, a weekend away or an extended exploration of the many historical and active offerings in Upstate New York, you will want to engage as many of your senses as possible.
• WhichpewaNewYorkGovernorandthen President sat in during worship
The Upstate New York Food Tour Trail launched
in 2018 and offers residents and visitors alike new opportunities in food tourism. “Food tourism is
the act of traveling for a taste of place in order to
get a sense of place,” says the World Food Travel Association. The Trail is a joint venture of food tour operators from across the Hudson Valley, the Finger Lakes, and Western and Central New York, designed to encourage those with adventurous appetites to explore the bountiful food and drink of the Empire State. In addition to the exceptional cuisine, each region has its own culture and charm that are highlighted during the unique tours.
• Which chef on one of the tours was the personal chef to Jerry Seinfeld
• Which upstate food tour offers a taste of the No. 1 BBQ in America, according to “Good Morning America”
• WhyRochesterisreferredtoastheFlourCity (Or is it the Flower City?)
• Whocreatedthefirstcocktailandwhereit was crafted
Tours are offered in nine different locations across eight counties, covering approximately 481 miles from the easternmost tour in Troy to the westernmost in Lewiston. They typically
last two to four hours and feature four to eight prepared tastings – altogether enough to replace a full meal – while allowing time in between tasting stops to showcase the history, culture and architecture of the neighborhood. Let’s take a closer look at some of the different destinations.
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