Location
Virginia, U.S.A.
Expertise
Culinary Travel, Under-the-Radar destinations, Solo Travel
- Some of Alice's favorite travel experiences include venturing to Xinjiang for cheese and speaking about pizza at a nanomedical conference in Calabria.
- She has traveled solo to five continents.
- Her ultimate travel obsession is to visit every anatomical museum on the planet.
Experience
Alice Levitt is an award-winning restaurant critic and food and travel writer who's always in search of the next delicious discovery. She has written for some of her favorite publications, including Vox, Atlas Obscura, EatingWell, Simply Recipes, Allrecipes, Culture, and Business Insider. In her nearly two decades as a restaurant critic, she has worked for Seven Days newspaper and Houstonia magazine. She is currently based in Virginia, where she is a contributing food critic for Northern Virginia Magazine. Her laurels include an Association of Alternative Newsmedia (AAN) Award for Best Food Writing and two Daysies for Best Journalist.
Education
An autodidact, Alice learned her craft on the job at WWE Magazine, EatingWell and Seven Days.
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Need to take a breather from the hustle and bustle of NYC? This nearby town boasts a smattering of picturesque hikes and mouthwatering grub.
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Connecticut
By Alice Levitt
This Connecticut city is giving New York and Chicago a run for their money after being dubbed the "pizza capital of the U.S." Here's where to get your next pie.
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From the Romans to the Ottomans, this charming city has captured hearts throughout history, boasting an enchanting Old Town and stunning Greek island vibes.
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Tennessee
By Alice Levitt
Sample fresh cheese, and then meet the sheep who made it (along with other friendly animals), at this charming farm tucked in the mountains of Tennessee.
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Washington
By Alice Levitt
This Chinatown in the U.S. features not only Chinese food but also culture from Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, and a variety of other Asian countries.
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This often overlooked South American destination is packed with out-of-this-world nature, fascinating historical sites, and markets with peculiar souvenirs.
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Theme Parks
By Alice Levitt
The largest indoor marine park in the world is an incredible, massive building complete with shopping, restaurants, thrill rides, and plenty of animals.
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Granite is the leading industry in this Vermont town that has a thriving downtown, fun shops, and many ways to learn about the area's skilled stone cutters.
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