Food is half the reason I travel. Here are the meals that changed me.
New York Pizza
There's a reason people argue about this. A proper New York slice — thin crust, perfect char, that fold — is a religious experience. My go-to: Joe's Pizza in the Village.
Texas BBQ
Twelve hours in a smoker. That's it. That's the secret. Franklin's in Austin had me waiting 4 hours in line and I'd do it again tomorrow.
Street Food in Seoul
Tteokbokki from a street cart at 2am in Myeongdong. Spicy, chewy, cheap, perfect. Korea's street food scene is unmatched.
Fish Tacos in Cabo
Fresh catch, a squeeze of lime, and a corn tortilla. Simple is best.
The best meals aren't in fancy restaurants. They're the ones you stumble into — tired, hungry, in a place you've never been.