After a long day of driving on the open road, it’s too easy to pull off the highway at the first sighting of a familiar fast food sign. But you’re missing out on all the great small places with authentic and healthy regional food. That’s where Food Tripping comes in (Free on iTunes and Google Play). Not only does it show you fresh local eateries, it also lists microbreweries, organic coffee shops and farmers markets.
If you’re in a major city, there are two apps to help you find a unique and highly rated eatery. Urbanspoon (Free on iTunes, Google Play and Windows Phone App Store) allows you to search by destination and it will give you a list of restaurants by popularity, price, and buzz. No matter what your taste and budget, you're sure to find some great eats.
If you've found the perfect place but need a reservation, OpenTable (Free on iTunes
and Google Play) is the place to go. Using their website or the OpenTable app, you can search for local restaurants with—get it?—open tables when you're planning on stopping for a meal. If you know where you want to eat, you can search for a specific restaurant—but you can also browse by location, cuisine type, price, and schedule.
