Traveler Magazine 2018 Spring Traveler | Page 56

54 New Twists In The Old World FINDING CULINARY BLISS IN LONDON, PA R I S , R O M E , A N D BARCELONA AUTHOR D AY N A E N G B E R G SPRING | 2018 It’s the fuel for our adventures and, for many of us, the sole motive for our travels. Cuisine is most captivating when it conjures a story; imparting a glimpse into another narrative entirely. The most inspiring dish is one that progresses beyond an investigation of its flavors to unearth the traditions that inspired it, appreciates the indigenous natural elements that birthed it, and witnesses the art of the process by the people who crafted it. From modern spotlight affairs of artful presentation to the simple beauty of authentic longstanding staples, here are four cities that exemplify this elegant intersection of cuisine and culture. C O N TACT YO U R T R AV E L A DV I S O R TO DAY