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Rosemary Kimani is the co-founder and editor-in-chief at Authentic Food Quest, where she helps travelers connect with cultures through food and immersive cooking vacations. Since 2015, she and her partner, Claire, have explored the cuisine of 45 countries and 290+ food cities. Her work has been featured in Lonely Planet, Business Insider, Huffington Post, and more. A co-author of three books, including a collaboration with Costa Brava Tourism, she blends storytelling with culinary exploration. When not discovering new flavors, she’s an avid runner, having completed eleven marathons. Previously, she held senior strategy roles in advertising.

7 Best Affordable Restaurants Near Eiffel Tower for French Food Lovers

by Rosemary February 4, 2026July 14, 2023 Categories France, Restaurants
Affordable Restaurants Near Eiffel Tower by Authentic Food Quest

Finding affordable restaurants near The Eiffel Tower, one of the most visited monuments in France, can be challenging. Especially if

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The 10 Best Food Tours in Austin To Eat Like A Texan

by Rosemary June 22, 2024July 12, 2023 Categories Tours, USA
Food Tours In Austin by Authentic Food Quest

Austin, one of America’s rising cities, has a vibrant local food scene. Taking Austin food tours is a delicious way

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5 Best Wineries in Costa Brava For Amazing Catalan Wine Tasting

by Rosemary June 30, 2023June 30, 2023 Categories Spain, Tours
Winery Costa Brava by Authentic Food Quest

Winemaking runs deep in the Costa Brava Spain region and is woven into the cultural identity of Catalonia.  We had

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Unleash Your Inner Chef By Taking a Cooking Class on Your Travels

by Rosemary July 23, 2025June 28, 2023 Categories Cooking, Food Traveler Tips
Taking A Cooking Class by Authentic Food Quest

Taking a cooking class abroad is one of the tastiest ways to unlock a region’s culinary secrets. Food has the

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12 Reasons Why Is Bologna Worth Visiting (Food & Travel Guide)

by Rosemary February 25, 2025June 25, 2023 Categories Italy
Is Bologna Worth Visiting by Authentic Food Quest

Bologna is the historic capital city of the Emilia Romagna region in northern Italy.  The city has a number of

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10 Famous Chicago Foods You Must Try While in The Windy City

by Rosemary June 15, 2023June 14, 2023 Categories Dishes, USA
Chicago Foods by Authentic Food Quest

Chicago is a city of invention and creativity.  From being the birthplace of skyscrapers, the Ferris Wheel, and Chicago foods

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Thai Sausage: How to Make the Best Sai Oua from Chiang Mai

by Rosemary November 24, 2023June 6, 2023 Categories Thailand, Recipes
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This Thai sausage recipe is for Sai Oua, one of northern Thailand’s most famous foods. Easy to make, it combines

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Taste the Tradition: 15 Foods in Rome You’ll Want To Savor

by Rosemary March 6, 2025June 2, 2023 Categories Dishes, Italy
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Rome food has a rich culinary history spanning many centuries, emperors, invasions, new world ingredients, and modern interpretations.  The city’s

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The Ultimate Girona Food Tour To Indulge in The City’s Finest Gastronomy

by Rosemary June 3, 2024May 31, 2023 Categories Spain, Tours
Tapas on the Girona Food Tour by Authentic Food quest

“How did Girona get its status as a food city?”  This is a question we asked our Girona food tour

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7 Authentic Food Markets in Florence For a Gastronomic Feast

by Rosemary February 24, 2025May 28, 2023 Categories Italy, Street Food
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Visiting Florence food markets is one of the best ways to experience the city’s culinary scene and indulge in its

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