Food is the soul of every city. So when traveling, try to dine at least one restaurant that celebrates slow food - a grassroots movement that marries the pleasure of eating with a commitment to the community and the environment.

Slow food restaurants use fresh, local, seasonal ingredients to craft their dishes. So as you dine, you're not only pleasing your palate, but you're supporting local farmers and fisherman as well.

For the lowdown on slow food, visit slowfoodusa.org. The site allows visitors to search for restaurants by state. It also includes information on local farmers markets, farm tours, cooking classes and events.

Discover the pleasures of slow food - Dining out tip originally appeared on Gadling on Sun, 02 May 2010 14:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.