Been there, Done that

Been there, Done that

The other month I visited the city of Philadelphia. While in Philly we saw the Liberty Bell, the USS New Jersey, and hundreds of nostalgic equestrians trotting around the city.

We were able to experience the great city through an overwhelming wave of sights and sounds. The buildings led up to the sky, the angry taxi drivers cursed in their rich Philadelphian accents, and when it was time to eat, we decided to try something new, experiencing the city through taste. We had ourselves a Philly cheese steak.

Food is a great way to experience culture.

After ordering our cheese steaks the guys behind the counters began working on their art. My eyes couldn’t follow the rehearsed speed and precision of their hands. In a quick moving city you have got to have quick hands.

Every culture has their own twist and spins on food.

In New York, pizza has become a specialty through time. They began to make as a cheap way to feed the rising about of workers flocking in. In Japan many times food is served in the most creative ways as an art form. In many countries, such as Germany, food is served in a series of several meals.

Every country does things their own way. These differences in food help to define a culture.

Next time you visit a new and unfamiliar place, ask what the local special is. Try it out. You will never completely experience your destination without it.