Culinary Travel in the West – Sunset Magazine

The very best destinations, trips, and dining experiences for foodies

The West’s Best Food Towns

May 31, 2011

January 4, 2018

We Kick It Old-School

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These 19 Restaurants Are the Dining Institutions of the West

These are the West’s culinary roots—the classic restaurants that weave together culture, atmosphere, and the best ingredients

July 13, 2012

March 10, 2020

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These Are the Farms You Need to Visit for the Best Strawberry Picking in California

Celebrate strawberry season at these sweet farms in the Golden State.

March 13, 2026

March 13, 2026

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What a Foraging Expert Wants You to Know About Finding (and Eating) Wild Foods This Spring

This year has ideal conditions for harvesting.

March 12, 2026

March 11, 2026

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This Coastal Town in California Is Pure Magic—Here’s What to Do When You’re There

Mendocino is an incredibly charming town worth visiting year-round.

December 8, 2025

December 16, 2025

Caramel Apple Pie with Pastry Cutouts

Culinary Travel

Turns out the Best Holiday Pies Actually Come from a Hardware Store

A local baker stocks the freezers for the ultimate easy holiday treat.

December 8, 2025

December 19, 2025

The very best destinations, trips, and dining experiences for foodies

Top 41 Local Food Shops

For a taste of the top delicacies being made in the West, check out these amazing places–and add a special touch to your table

September 5, 2012

November 20, 2018

Chefs’ Favorite Restaurant Dishes

We collaborated with the Chefs Feed app to bring you a highly opinionated list from all corners of the West from the people who know food best

February 6, 2013

February 6, 2013

The very best destinations, trips, and dining experiences for foodies

Taste the West: San Francisco

Our guide to the very best culinary experiences in this foodie paradise

December 17, 2012

December 17, 2012

Taste the West: Las Vegas

Gone are the days of discount buffets dominating the Las Vegas culinary landscape. See how Sin City has become a foodie’s paradise

March 19, 2013

March 19, 2013

The very best destinations, trips, and dining experiences for foodies

Taste the West: Seattle

Discover top-notch seafood, coffee, and more culinary delights in this Northwestern foodie haven

June 20, 2013

June 20, 2013

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With Wallpapered Ceilings and Trap Door Armoires, This Sonoma Stay Is Peak Psychedelic Cottagecore

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Historic Hot Springs, Bangin' BBQ, and Crystal-Charged Wine—This California Town Has it All

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This Is the Secret to Choosing an Amazing Bottle of Wine

Haunted Hotels, Apple Picking, and Baking Bootcamps—This Is the Ultimate Fall Travel Checklist

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Sip, Stay, and Relax at These Transporting Wine Country Hotels

Sip, Stay, and Relax at These Transporting Wine Country Hotels

These Wine Country Destinations Offer So Much More Than Vino

These Wine Country Destinations Offer So Much More Than Vino

The Pickett Fire in Napa Valley Has Now Been Declared a State of Emergency

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These Are the Travel Trends You Need to Pay Attention to this Fall

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Cabo's Most Celebrated Chef Is Opening a Napa Restaurant with Cottagecore Vibes

Cabo’s Most Celebrated Chef Is Opening a Napa Restaurant with Cottagecore Vibes

This Underappreciated Wine Country Town Deserves a Visit

This Underappreciated Wine Country Town Deserves a Visit

The Best Way to Enjoy Wine This Summer? At a Vineyard's Pool

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These Under-the-Radar Wine Regions Deserve a Visit

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