Photo Galleries: Pittsburgh

Eastern Allure: Food and Culture in Korea

In the spirit of American Thanksgiving, which celebrates with abundant tables and extended families, our 10Best editors are venturing away from Western traditions briefly and showcasing food and dining in South Korea. The delicious Asian fare, whether eaten on the street, in a restaurant, or at home, revels in zesty spices, fresh produce and seafood, and an age-old culture that honors communal dining and established protocols among people of different ages and classes.

We'll introduce you to the authentic fast foods of street vendors and then take you inside to restaurants and gatherings of friends and colleagues. Discover the dishes and practices that make South Korea a destination for all seasons.

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Find Perfect Produce at Summertime Farmers' Markets

Every American city worth its salt boasts gathering places where fruits and vegetables are laid out for the admiring masses, mere moments from being transformed into jams, jellies, preserves, and all manner of mealtime delights. We’ve looked all over and are happy to introduce you to some of our favorite markets around the country and offer tips on selecting the best-quality and peak-of-flavor produce. Best of all, we’ll share terrific recipes that let you take full advantage of the sweetness, freshness, and lush satisfaction of summer’s best.

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Carey Gates: Our Sweepstakes Winner's Dream Destinations

Like all of us who crave travel, Carey seeks destinations that offer a pronounced sense of place. When you visit them, you know that few other cities or countries have the mystique or the unmistakable allure of the ground you inhabit, no matter how briefly you're there.

These destinations immerse travelers in geography, culture, and history, and their palpable sense of romance and adventure are what give them such a magnetic draw.

From the grand to the intimate, Carey's hoped-for vacations deliver a wonderful checklist of places to see in a lifetime, and they're ample reason to dream your way even further afield.

Learn more about Carey.

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Carey Gates: Our Sweepstakes Winner's Favorite Trips

Enamored of travel from an early age, Carey Gates has experienced places both exotic and familiar, icy and tropical, rural and urban.

All in all, she's found each one of them engaging and truth-telling. Even the process of recollecting her favorite trips has given Carey a measure of insight, as all worthwhile travel does.

In her words: "By collecting all this information and reflecting on my life, I really truly have been blessed by a wonderful family and many lifelong friends!! I've never won anything in my life but have tried to give many other people hope and courage in submitting an entry form to win a sweepstakes. Thanks again, 10Best, for providing me with another fantastic travel experience!"

Learn more about Carey.

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Carey Gates: Our Sweepstakes Winner's Pittsburgh Favorites

A long-time resident of the Steel City, Carey Gates is rightly proud of her hometown, which not only celebrated its 250th anniversary in 2008 but also rivals a handful of other cities for having the most bridges in a city.

As Carey acknowledges, many of Pittsburgh's top sights and attractions are perennial and would likely fall on the best lists of many residents and visitors, from museums to rivers to Heinz Field, home of the NFL Steelers.

However, she also touts her own list of must-sees, which she often takes visiting family and friends to check out. A companion selection to 10Best's favorites, Carey's choices are abundant proof of the appeal of a city that's been repeatedly applauded for both its strong business climate and its livability.

See 10Best's Best Attractions & Activities in Pittsburgh, and learn more about Carey.

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