4. Frites - Brussels
Belgium is well known for many food specialties, including waffles and chocolate, but one of its greatest areas of expertise is in frites, or fried potatoes- known in the U.S. as French Fries. Belgian frites are distinct for two reasons - they are usually made with Bintje potatoes, and they are fried not once, but twice! Vying for top spot in Brussels are Frit Flagey, Friterie Tabora, and Maison Friterie Antoine. Once you select your chosen vendor, your next decision is how to dress your frites. While the traditional Flemish topping is mayonnaise, Maison Antoine provides more than twenty different sauces, including curry, mustard, traditional ketchup, poivre and even cocktail sauce!
5. Coffee and Beignets - New Orleans
A people watching institution in its own right, Café du Monde is a mandatory stop for any coffee connoisseur. The patio at Café du Monde is a great spot to enjoy the European ambiance and pace of New Orleans or listen to the city's famous street musicians and performers. While Café du Monde is known around the world, many people do not know that coffee first came to North America by way of New Orleans. After being successfully cultivated by the French in Martinique, they brought it to their new colonies along the Mississippi River. The beignets, a square piece of dough, fried and covered with powdered sugar - are a perfect complement to the chicory coffee.
6. Steak - Argentina
Steak and beef have played a large role in the culture of Argentina. Widely considered to have the best beef, Argentina's steaks are a cut above the rest because the cattle are raised on grass in the pampas, not grains in feedlots. VirtualTourist members recommend the Bife de Lomo at La Cabrera, which comes with a variety of side dishes and promises to be the most affordable 12 ounce steak of your life!
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