DESTINATION DELICIOUS

FIVE UNDER-THE-RADAR FOOD HAVENS TO CHECK OUT.

BY BONNIE CULBERTSON

IF YOU’RE THE PERSON FRIENDS TURN TO FOR RESTAURANT OR WINE recommendations, chances are you understand that good food is about so much more than flavor. For you, every bite tells a story and every aroma unlocks a memory, even as new memories are being made around the table. If you’ve been vigorously nodding in agreement, you’ve likely already checked the obvious foodie havens — Rome, Tokyo, Mexico City — off your bucket list. Luckily, the world has plenty of under-appreciated places with chefs, bakers and purveyors eager to share their city’s story through homegrown ingredients and delectable cuisine. Be the first of your friends to taste your way through these five under-the-radar food destinations.