EMBRACING LOCAL
on the Road b y K r i s t i W i l l i s • I l l u s t r at i o n b y H i l l a ry W e b e r - G a l e
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ne of the joys of traveling is discovering the tastes that are unique to a specific place. Whether it’s stumbling upon a bounty of crisp, sweet apples at a fall farmers market in Cambridge, Massachusetts, or being greeted by grilled Pacific oysters on the docks of San Juan Island, Washington, there is true pleasure in being able to savor the indigenous flavors of that place at that moment. Of course, getting past the chain restaurants and tourist traps to find the true local gems can take a little work; a bit of research before the trip can mean the difference between a meal to remember for years and a forgettable plate in the hotel restaurant.
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