National Geographic published a book titled "Abroad at Home: The 600 Best International Travel Experiences in North America," which offers a comprehensive list of worldly flavors and where to find them in the U.S and Canada.

The exploration experts composed an informative compilation that documents where to find dishes that are native to Afghanistan, the Basque Country, "Arcadia," Germany, the Philippines, Saigon (present day Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) and numerous other nations.

Individuals who've read and reviewed the book have made mention that there aren't very many recommendations in the Upper northeast, and cuisine descriptors can be rather superficial at times. But the book that explores foodways has also been hailed for cleverly highlighting the diverse palate of the U.S. population and the nation's ability to host a plethora of robust flavors.

Paterson, New Jersey, located just 21.1 miles northwest of New York City, is known as Little Lima. There are more than 30,000 Peruvians immigrants who dwell in Paterson, and the Peruvian population has effectively renewed the town so that it offers the same foods and comforts as their home nation. The town holds a daily Peruvian feast fest, and many restaurants offer smoked-charred chicken that's smothered in lime or traditional dishes, such as seafood ceviche or lomo saltado stir-fry.

San Antonio, Texas was identified as the city for Mexican food and is possibly the founding home of Tex-Mex. Ray's Drive Inn, which gave birth to the "puffy taco," serves carne guisada (stewed beef) on the tortilla that's fried in oil.

Additionally, Miami's Little Havana may have to make room for Little Haiti, which is growing in the same area. Each third Friday, streets are packed with Haitian foods and bands, and locals can enjoy griot (fried pork in sour orange sauce), goat's head soup or fried plantains.

Learn more about international culinary within U.S. borders by checking out a post written by digital reporter for Nat Geo Travel Robert Reid.

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