Our second #EatTheWorld Twitter chat was again a huge success. It was so much fun talking about street food with all of you.
What is #EatTheWorld?
We talk about local dishes from around the world and our love to discovering new foods. Each question on Twitter is related to the experiences we’ve all had to build a conversation and have a good time meeting others with a similiar passion to food as us.
Awesome Hosts:
- Michael @artofbackpackin
- Stephanie @20sTravel
- Shaun and Erica @OverYonderlust
- Dylan @travelingeditor
- Erin @ourtastytravels
Q1: Do you eat street food on your travels? Why/why not?
A1: Always try to eat street food on travels-some of the best eats (so cheap too), plus good way to learn more about culture #EatTheWorld
— Erin and Brett(@ourtastytravels) July 2, 2012
If the street food is from a cart with Michelin tires, does thast make it Michelin dining?#EatTheWorld
— Brett Domue (@metsbwd) July 2, 2012
A1. Boston now has a grilled cheese truck…love the Green Muenster. OH SO GOOD #EatTheWorld
— Kate McCulley (@adventurouskate) July 2, 2012
Q2: How do you pick which street food to try?
A2: Whatever looks good, smells good, and has a long line!
Or, if it’s there when I’m hungry… #EatTheWorld
— Brett Domue (@metsbwd) July 2, 2012
Personally I’m an enthusiast of things on sticks. #thatswhatshesaid #EatTheWorld
— Stephanie (@20sTravel) July 2, 2012
A2: Anything recommended by locals or I pick things that many people are eating. #EatTheWorld
— NaEun Park (@nananapark) July 2, 2012
A2. i like to see if the food is being made to order (you can usually judge freshness by the look and feel of the place). #eattheworld
— Saadia S. Shamsie (@AnjaniLadki) July 2, 2012
A2 By looks, smell, and sometimes the length of the line. If locals are in it, it must be good! #EatTheWorld
— Rease Kirchner (@IndecisiveRease) July 2, 2012
A2. Length of the queue often correlates with the quality of the food! #EatTheWorld
— Kate McCulley (@adventurouskate) July 2, 2012
A2. I look for the longest line or go on a friend’s rec. Though wafting smells are tempting, too. #EatTheWorld
— Erin Halvey (@ehalvey) July 2, 2012
A2 Follow the crowds. Good sign if locals/office workers are in line @artofbackpackin: Q2: How do u pick which street food? #eattheworld
— DitchCity (@DitchCity) July 2, 2012
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Q3: What country has the best street food?
q3:Still sticking with Mexico.The best. #EatTheWorld
— Belize Blog (@SanPedroScoop) July 2, 2012
A3 Based on the broad definition of street food…USA with all the food truck options.For traditional, I love Taiwan! #EatTheWorld
— Brett Domue (@metsbwd) July 2, 2012
A3: Cote d’Ivoire aka Ivory Coast. Barbecued fish with tomato, onion, chile served with attieke. Soooo good. #EatTheWorld
— Sick on the Road (@sickontheroad) July 2, 2012
A3: Hard to beat the roti carts of Penang, #malaysia… #EatTheWorld
— Ash Clark (@themostalive) July 2, 2012
A3: Also, seafood barbecue by the beach in #Cambodia. $3 for amazing platter. #EatTheWorld
— NaEun Park (@nananapark) July 2, 2012
Q4: What has been your best street food find?
A4 lady in Bamako sells brochettes on baguette topped w/ french fries, tomato, onion, avocado, chile, and fried plaintains. #EatTheWorld
— Sick on the Road (@sickontheroad) July 2, 2012
In #Rio, you can buy frozen acai with strawberries and granola on the beach/street – delicious and healthy! #eattheworld
— Bridges and Balloons (@bridge_balloon) July 2, 2012
A4. i didnt realize how much i love fresh papaya until i was surrounded by fruit stands in thailand. YUMMY & filling! #eattheworld
— Saadia S. Shamsie (@AnjaniLadki) July 2, 2012
A4. Best street food ever? A simple green curry in Chiang Mai that nearly made me cry, it was so good.#EatTheWorld
— Kate McCulley (@adventurouskate) July 2, 2012
A4: Burger w fried egg, hot dogs, flank steak, onions, salsa, fries called the “Megalomo”. $1.50 Bolivia #EatTheWorld
— Erica&Shaun Kuschel (@OverYonderlust) July 2, 2012
A4: Huitlacoche (corn fungus) tacos in mexico! Gross looking but tasty, wish I could find that stuff at home! #eattheworld
— Cassie Kifer (@caskifer) July 2, 2012
A4: 1 of my best street food finds was a particular bubble tea vendor at #Taipei Night Market- best ever & queues support that! #eattheworld
— Erin and Brett(@ourtastytravels) July 2, 2012
A4. Mofongo in Puerto Rico was super tasty #EatTheWorld
— Kelly Paras (@flipflopcaravan) July 2, 2012
A4 churros in Spain with melted chocolate and cinnamon… Yum #EatTheWorld
— 2xBarrelledTravel (@2BarrellTravel) July 2, 2012
A4: Melted-sugar coated strawberries in #Taiwan. Still dream about them. #EatTheWorld
— NaEun Park (@nananapark) July 2, 2012
Q4.) What’s your best street food find? pupusas, crepes, gozleme, pad thai, Caribbean BBQ, tacos, empanadas, gyros, & desserts! #EatTheWorld
— Kelly Harmon (@HipTraveler) July 2, 2012
Q5: What are your tips for finding good street food?
Reach out to local foodies on Twitter, read blogs from other travelers & again, always follow the lines!
— Erin and Brett(@ourtastytravels) July 2, 2012
A5.Well, this TweetChat and hashtag for starters… #eattheworld
— Van Loen Adventures (@anvltrip) July 2, 2012
@poohstraveler Eat where you see local police officers/law enforcement eating. They always know good food at good prices #EatTheWorld
— Emily Kaufman (@thetravelmom) July 2, 2012
A5. Ask your tuk-tuk driver where they like to eat! #eattheworld
— Van Loen Adventures (@anvltrip) July 2, 2012
A5 I love the ‘explore’ function on Foursquare – helped me find a lot of real gems #EatTheWorld
— Dylan Lowe (@TravelingEditor) July 2, 2012
Q5: I find couchsurfers often have great tips too especially in the foodie groups #EatTheWorld
— Bridges and Balloons (@bridge_balloon) July 2, 2012
Q6: What’s the weirdest street food you’ve spotted?
A6 Spotted vs. eaten…wish they were the same, but I have my limits.Some things have just looked so bad I was afraid to ask! #EatTheWorld
— Brett Domue (@metsbwd) July 2, 2012
Q7: What’s the best street food dessert you’ve tried?
@overyonderlust Chandal in Malaysia. Corn, Beans, coconut, ice.. stange but suprisingly delicious #EatTheWorld
— Alexandra Pucherelli (@SleepOnMaui) July 2, 2012
That’s got my vote! RT @metsbwd: A7: Mango shaved ice, condensed milk type.No contest. #eattheworld
— Van Loen Adventures (@anvltrip) July 2, 2012
A7: A cold glass of horchata with fried plantains covered in condensed milk. NOMNOMNOM #EatTheWorld
— Erica&Shaun Kuschel (@OverYonderlust) July 2, 2012
Shave Ice in Hawaii is our local street food dessert #EatTheWorld Although my favorite local dessert is Malasadas!
— Alexandra Pucherelli (@SleepOnMaui) July 2, 2012
Q8: Have you ever had a funny street food miscommunication/mistake?
A8. Accidentally ordered a horse burger instead of regular one years ago in Slovakia.#EatTheWorld
— Kelly Paras (@flipflopcaravan) July 2, 2012
A8. Wasn’t funny at the time but they put MAYONAISE & KETCHUP in my CEVICHE!!! Who does that?!? #EatTheWorld
— Michael (@artofbackpackin) July 2, 2012
A8: a bit of miscommunication resulted me unknowningly eating chicken anus vs what I thought was fluffy butt cheek-good tho! #eattheworld
— Erin and Brett(@ourtastytravels) July 2, 2012
Think I pointed once to noodles that wound up being jellyfish.But did wind up liking that one… #EatTheWorld
— Brett Domue (@metsbwd) July 2, 2012
Sometimes I accidentally order fishy things and then I make @artofbackpackin eat them b/c I’m a wimp. #EatTheWorld
— Stephanie (@20sTravel) July 2, 2012
A8. I have more mistakes in regular restaurants. Sea critters and/or mayo ruin so many things. #EatTheWorld
— Erin Halvey (@ehalvey) July 2, 2012
@20stravel @artofbackpackin It’s nice to travel with a human trash can
I always feed my boyfriend the things I’m scared of #EatTheWorld
— Alexandra Pucherelli (@MasterFrolicker) July 2, 2012
Q9: Have you ever gotten food poisoning from street food? How do you avoid it?
What’s the fun in that? RT @masterfrolicker: @20stravel Maybe the moral of my story is no street food when drunk
— Michael (@artofbackpackin) July 2, 2012
@20stravel Bad Ice is the worst! Stick with beer
— Alexandra Pucherelli (@MasterFrolicker) July 2, 2012
I’m firmly of the “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” school of street food eating.#EatTheWorld
— Stephanie (@20sTravel) July 2, 2012
A9 Best way to avoid food poisoning is to ensure alcohol poisoning first! #EatTheWorld
— Brett Domue (@metsbwd) July 2, 2012
Q10: What is your dream street food destination?
A10 Still itching to try authentic Indian and Mexican street food.,.. #EatTheWorld
— Brett Domue (@metsbwd) July 2, 2012
A10. India. I have a love affair with curry. #EatTheWorld
— Erin Halvey (@ehalvey) July 2, 2012
A10. Dying to try out Middle Eastern street food! I love me some hummus & falafel! #EatTheWorld
— Kelly Paras (@flipflopcaravan) July 2, 2012
A10. Gotta be Mexico City I think, for some dreamy-sounding vegetarian treats. Mmm quesadillas…. #EatTheWorld
— TravelEachDay (@hollycavetravel) July 2, 2012
A10: I dream of a road of vegetarian street food. Any ideas? #EatTheWorld
— Bridges and Balloons (@bridge_balloon) July 2, 2012
A10: I really want to try #Japan. I think they get pretty creative w/ their street foods. #EatTheWorld
— NaEun Park (@nananapark) July 2, 2012
Next Up: DESSERTS! July 16th
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