10 non-traditional nachos that are worth traveling for

Though Mexican by birth, nachos are a belovedAmerican classic.Salty, savory, cheesy, crunchy' the Monday Night Football staplehas everything we want in aguilty pleasure.Thanks to the rise of gastropubs and fusion cuisine, chefs around the country are putting new spinson the requisite beef-bean-cheese nacho trinity.In honor of National Nachos Day (Nov. 6), keep scrolling to check out 10non-traditional nachos that are worth traveling for.Barbecue nachos at Twisted Spoke (Chicago, IL)Instagram Embed:http://instagram.com/p/5xlru6GPO-/embed/Width: 658pxTwisted Spoke is a "family biker bar" that specializes ingluttonous American favorites. Chief among them is this massive plate of nachos, made with freshly fried chips, pulled pork, homemade barbecue sauce, smoked gouda, and fried onions. Click here for more on Twisted Spoke >>Crispy pork nachos at Cantina Lea (Seattle, WA)Instagram Embed:http://instagram.com/p/1TuiQwNsTO/embed/Width: 658pxThree-time James Beard award-winning chefTom Douglas opened Cantina Lea in late 2014. Devoted to the "rustic cooking of Mexico," the restauranthouse-grinds its masa with volcanic stones. For his nachos, Douglasreplaces the usualchili con carnewith crispy pork carnitas, complemented by green chiles, pickled onions, and silky queso fundido. Click here for more on Cantina Lea >>Live nachos at Blossoming Lotus (Portland, OR)Instagram Embed:http://instagram.com/p/545oS3wFH_/embed/Width: 658pxWe know what you're thinking, Raw nachos from an organic vegan restaurant'But how great would it be to eat a big plate of nachos and not feel like a bloated dead animal afterward' You couldeat two ordersof these "rawchos" and still feel light as a feather. The seed- and nut-basedchips are topped with raw vegan "cheese" sauce, pecan chorizo, cashew sour cream, avocado,red onion, tomato, scallion, cilantro, anda squirt of lime.Click here for more on Blossoming Lotus >>See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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