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When descending into a new country the foodie in me always takes over and awakens an innate need to sample the popular cuisine.\u00a0 Like almost any red-blooded human, I enjoy a good restaurant now and then.<\/p>\n
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However there is no better way to dive right into a culture than to taste their local street food. Often situated in a cart, these street chef geniuses have the ability to whip up a dish that can summarize a city in a single mouth-watering bite.<\/p>\n
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Vietnam:<\/strong> Banh Mi is a popular sandwich served throughout Vietnam<\/a> consisting of grilled pork pickled carrots, daikon, cucumbers, cilantro, and Vietnamese mayonnaise, all stuffed into a French baguette. The flavors of the smoky meat, veggies and spices work together in harmony creating a masterpiece that is an absolute steal for only 30 cent each.<\/p>\n \n Mumbai, India:<\/strong> The Chowpatty Beach in Back Bay is one of Mumbai<\/a>\u2019s prime locations for top notch street food. A favorite; Bhel Puri \u2013 Sev (small fried noodles), red onion, potato, and cilantro served on a bed of puffed rice, and topped off with a spicy red tamarind chutney.<\/p>\n \n Florence, Italy:<\/strong> Many Americans aren\u2019t very keen on the idea of cow stomach as a source of sustenance, however, the street cooks in Florence<\/a> have the preparation of tripe down to an art. The meat is stewed with fragrant garlic until it\u2019s perfectly tender, topped with chili red sauce, and placed inside a crispy roll.<\/p>\n \n Brussels, Belgium: <\/strong>Unlike American fries, the frites of Belgium<\/a> stand their ground as a potato treat that\u2019s a main course in itself. Cut from locally grown Bintje potatoes, this crispy, fresh, greaseless food is prepared to perfection when topped off with a dollop of mayonnaise, a few squirts of pineapple ketchup, or any of their other 20 complimentary dipping sauces.<\/p>\n \n