500 Things to Eat Before It's Too Late.

500 Things to Eat Before It's Too Late

Jane & Michael Stern

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

215 Park Avenue South, New York NY 10003

9780547059075, $19.95 www.hmhbooks.com

Any traveler in America who wants to sample cheap eats and local specialties will find 500 Things to Eat Before It's Too Late the perfect take-along tote. It covers everything from beachside stands and Texas barbecue to regional dishes that don't get much publicity outside their hometowns. Maps, color sidebars of information, unique places to shop--and recipes--make this an outstanding acquisition that stands apart from your usual travel guide.