If you're tired of the local restaurants and are thinking of taking a vacation, why not take a culinary-inspired trip to one of the big cities nearby? The local food and drink in New York, for example, makes a great excuse to get out of town and experience some modern taste sensations while also experiencing the bustling life of the big city. Or if you reside on the west coast, why not experience some of the Los Angeles restaurants that are experimenting with different, innovative palates and new cuisine creations? Food is a great inspiration for any vacation.

There are more types of local food and drink in New York than you could possibly sample in one trip. If you love sushi, for example, you have a practically unlimited array of options all over the city and the fish is always fresh. Some of the more popular local restaurants for sushi in the Big Apple include Jeollado, Yama, Blue Ribbon Sushi and Nobu New York. Jeollado is an East Village restaurant that serves both Japanese and Korean food, and Yama offers great food at very low price without any compromise on the taste. Blue Ribbon Sushi is best for those who love sushi which is spicy, and Nobu New York offers superb sushi, elegant d'cor, greaseless tempura, extraordinary specials and a huge bill.

If you like vegetarian food, though, Los Angeles restaurants are a great excuse to get out of town and experience a Mecca for healthy cuisine in the United States. Some Los Angeles restaurants offer meat-substitutes such as tofu, seitan, textured vegetable protein or tempeh that can be used in traditional dishes like meatloaf, sandwiches and stir-fries. There are also a large number of Indian, Ethiopian and Thai restaurants located in Los Angeles which, due to cultural and religious traditions, offer a wide selection of vegetarian appetizers, entrees and side dishes. Vegetarians who have adventurous palettes or who like spicy foods will find these cuisines to be an ideal choice, for both dietary and taste reasons.

The local restaurants of these cities make them great destinations for foodies with adventurous spirits.