Itineraries For Food Travel

Part of our Food Travel guide.

This page gathers four food-travel itineraries: a day in Red Hook, Brooklyn; road-trip snack strategies; a Vietnam phở-focused trip; and a 48-hour Edinburgh food weekend.

A Delicious Itinerary For Red Hook, Brooklyn

Start at the waterfront for views of the Statue of Liberty, then walk to the Red Hook food trucks at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. Head to the Red Hook Ball Fields for a lunch of pupusas and tacos from the rotating vendors. Afternoon stops include a pastry at the local bakery and a visit to the craft brewery on Van Brunt Street. Dinner is at one of the acclaimed Italian restaurants near the old grain terminal. This neighborhood, originally settled by the Dutch in the 17th century and later a shipping hub, now offers a compact walkable route for a full day of eating.

What To Take On A Road Trip Food

Pack grab-and-go snacks like nuts, granola bars, and dried fruit. Bring a cooler with cheese sticks, yogurt, and pre-cut vegetables. For portable meals, assemble sandwiches or wraps the morning of departure, and pack a separate bag for fresh fruit like apples and grapes. Refreshing beverages include water, iced tea, and electrolyte drinks in insulated bottles. Avoid anything that melts or spoils quickly—chocolate and creamy salads are better for short trips only.

A Bowl Of Phở, A Blonde Moment And My Vietnam Itinerary

Start in Hanoi at a street stall on Bát Đàn Street for a bowl of phở bò—beef phở with silky rice noodles and slow-cooked broth. Day two, take a morning train to Sapa for a trek through rice terraces, eating grilled pork skewers at a local market. Day three, fly to Hoi An and take a cooking class that includes a market visit to buy fresh herbs and rice paper. Day four, head to Ho Chi Minh City for a street-food tour of District 1, tasting bánh mì and cà phê sữa đá. This itinerary covers the must-try Asian dishes in food travel that define Vietnam’s culinary landscape.

Foodie Weekend In Edinburgh - 48 Hours In Edinburgh, Food Guide And Tour

Day one: arrive at noon, walk the Royal Mile for a Scotch pie from a traditional bakery, then visit the Edinburgh Farmers’ Market (Saturday only) for artisan cheese and oatcakes. Dinner at a gastropub on Grassmarket for haggis, neeps and tatties. Day two: start with a full Scottish breakfast at a café on the New Town side, then tour the Scotch Whisky Experience on Castlehill for a tasting. Lunch at a seafood shack in Leith for fresh oysters and smoked salmon. Afternoon: explore the hidden gems brunch in food travel at a small café on Broughton Street. Dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant on George Street, then a late-night chippy for haddock and chips. This 48-hour plan hits both traditional and modern Edinburgh food spots.