Lip-Smacking Spring Break: American Road Trip for Foodies

03-03-2013

 

Spring break is approaching, and like last year all you have planned is zoning out in front of the TV with an avalanche of potato chip debris rolling down your belly. This year, it's time for something different. Round up your closest pals and hit the road for a true American adventure. In the spirit of Travel Channel's “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” and “Man vs. Food,” you and your buds will travel in country in search of the nation's tastiest grub. Here are four culinary roadside attractions not to be missed during your foodie road trip.

 

 

Foodie Road Trip Prep

To ensure road trip success, your car must be thoroughly examined. Challenge your friends to a game of rock-paper-scissors to decide who will drive, infuse the car with fresh oil and replace the dirty air filters while you're at it. Use the old penny trick to inspect the integrity of the tires. If the top of Lincoln's head is visible, the treads are worn down to a dangerous degree. Chip in with your friends to replace the weathered tires for some inexpensive Michelin tires if you're in need of some and hit the road in pursuit of the nation's best roadside eateries.

Chimneyville Smokehouse in Jackson, MS

For over two decades, this smokehouse has operated from an old train depot in the heart of downtown Jackson, Missouri. Hickory smoked pulled pork, tender beef brisket or chicken is served with home-style veggies like collard greens, purple hull peas and okra. For dessert, you can't miss the scrumptious peach or pecan cobbler as well as the exquisite banana pudding. Wash it all down with a cold glass of sweet tea.

Zingerman's in Ann Arbor, MI

Located off I-94, Zingerman's is an Ann Arbor institution of tastiness that has garnered a cult-like following. A chain of Zingerman's, all located in Ann Arbor, cover the gamut of your culinary desires with top-notch products. A delicatessen, roadhouse, bakehouse, creamery, coffeehouse and candy store all share the Zingerman's name. The delicatessen offers the best Jewish deli sandwiches with hearty stacks of corned beef, pastrami, Swiss cheese and hand-sliced Jewish rye bread. The roadhouse serves up Southern-styled fare like pit-smoked barbecue beef and Southern fried catfish. Whether it's pastries, cheeses or premium coffees, Zingerman's is a true Mecca for foodies.

Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven, CT

Pepe's pizzeria has garnered worldwide acclaim for its giant, coal-fired, thin crust pizza pies. Open since 1925, this world-class pizzeria has had the better part of a century to perfect its culinary craft. Pepe's most famous addition to the pizza world is their impeccable white clam pizza. Its topped with the freshest clams, grated cheese, garlic, oregano and olive oil for a truly flawless eating experience. This New Haven pizzeria has snagged a spot in nearly every “world's best pizzas” list. Pizza enthusiasts are urged to visit Pepe's on the double.

The Hyppo in St. Augustine, FL

After experiencing the hot and humid Florida climate, your mouth will yearn for a chilly popsicle. The Hyppo isn't an ordinary vendor of cheap flavored ice; they're an an innovator in gourmet dessert. Hyppo's ice pops or “paletas” include avant-garde flavor fusions like Pineapple Cilantro, Cucumber Lemon Mint, Mango Habanero and the King-inspired Elvis Presley, a trio of bananas, peanut butter and honey. This St. Augustine ice pop palace only uses the freshest fruits and herbs—no artificial syrups here.

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