Palm Beach County’s Hidden Culinary History Is Full of “Aha” Moments

<p>Palm Beach County has a reputation for being swanky: high-end boutiques in Delray Beach, fancy restaurants along Worth Avenue in West Palm and the like.</p><p>But Lori J. Durante wanted to showcase a different side of Palm Beach County—one that featured history with an emphasis on the contributions of underrepresented groups.</p><p>So in 2004, Lori began conducting bus tours in her hometown of Delray Beach, highlighting the area’s multicultural influences.</p><p>“At the conclusion of the tour, the guests would often ask, “Where can we go to eat?” Lori recalls.</p><p>So in 2011, she launched <a href="http://tastehistoryculinarytours.org/culinaryfoodtours.html">Taste History Culinary Tours</a> to showcase the lesser-known culinary histories of Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, West Palm Beach and Lantana. To date, more than 10,000 people have embarked on her off-the-beaten-path excursions. Today<i>,</i> Lori offers an abbreviated version of the Taste History bus tour.</p><p><strong>Related episodes:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://thezestpodcast.com/how-florida-became-the-birthplace-of-fusion-cuisine/">How Florida Became “the Birthplace of Fusion Cuisine”</a></li><li><a href="https://thezestpodcast.com/s2-episode-7/">Summertime Grilling Tips for Your Best Barbecue Season Yet</a></li><li><a href="https://thezestpodcast.com/s2-episode-18/">Chef Allen Susser Brings Good Mango Mojo</a></li><li><a href="https://thezestpodcast.com/how-food-led-the-way-for-cuban-influence-in-tampa/">How “Food Led the Way” for Cuban Influence in Tampa</a></li></ul>