How to eat authentic, local food while traveling

Above: Joey's Italian cafe in Miami, Florida makes the cut for local dining.

According to this infographic on Entreprenuer.com, business travelers expense the most meals at Starbucks, McDonald's and Panera Bread.

Digging deeper, this may have more to do with convenience and free Wi-Fi than a love for McDoubles and Frappuccinos, and we're certain most business travelers would prefer a more experiential dining option (especially if you're trying to wow a group of clients with a great meal).

When you don't have a go-to foodie friend in every city to recommend the perfect spot to dine (does anyone?), LocalEats is your next best option.

This travel app displays only the best independently owned restaurants for your dining pleasure. Search for nearby favorites based on cuisine, price, etc. A total time saver and memory maker. Bonus: you can even give someone a gift card for LocalEats, a fantastic bon voyage gift, no?

Have you discovered any travel apps lately that improved your trip?