Fabulous chews. Extraordinary views. Here are six meals that make a statement - actually more of an exclamation - and will leave their mark in your memory for a long time to come.

- Glammed up waffles in the wilds

Rumble up to the top of Rendezvous Mountain aboard the Aerial Tram in Jackson Hole, Wyo., for waffles and wine and an absolutely killer view overlooking a sweep of rugged, snow-capped tippy-tops in Grand Teton National Park. Then step into Corbet's Cabin and take part in a time-honored tradition of eating made-to-order waffles served in a warm foil packet at nearly 10,500 feet.

And these aren't the sad and soggy toaster-oven type of waffles you grab at home. These are light, flaky, melt-in-your mouth waffles dripping with brown sugar butter or slathered in lemon glaze or piled high with bacon, or strawberries. On the side? Your beverage of choice: hot cocoa or coffee, beer or wine - even whiskey. Tuck in at one of the cabin's scattershot tables, chat up a few skiers then head out to the deck to appreciate some of Mother Nature's most extravagant handiwork. www.jacksonhole.com/waffles

- Thing 1, Thing 2 and egg-centric food

Yes, the eggs really are green for Carnival Cruise Line's beloved Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast. Not just any green, but psychedelic green. And they're tasty. More importantly, they're part of one of the most enjoyable events for families aboard ship. Where else can you sit down at a linen-draped table topped with red, white and blue Truffula trees and be served by waiters wearing blue puff balls on their heads?

The menu features its own version of eggs Benedict, plus waffles, cheddar grits, yogurt parfait and more, all given a zany Seuss twist. Of course the stars of this breakfast are The Cat in the Hat, Sam I Am and Thing 1 and Thing 2, who all show up to goof on guests and pose for pics. Call early for the by-reservation-only Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast, part of Carnival's fleetwide Seuss At Sea program that includes a wildly popular character parade, interactive story time, arts and crafts and more. www.carnival.com

- Peek behind the curtain

Head to any Lido deck and thoughts of swimming in a sun-warmed pool, servers bustling about with rainbow-colored cocktails, uninterrupted views of brilliant blue ocean and other frothy cruise-type images are called to mind. The rooftop LIDO at London's tony five-star The Curtain turns these notions on their head - while keeping the lovely froth.

LIDO has a pool that beckons with its Moroccan-inspired beauty and seating arranged beneath a retractable glass ceiling. Waiters deliver spritzes and citrusy cocktails splashed with Prosecco to tables tucked amidst hanging greenery. Nautical-look decking stretches back to a full bar and the view features a panoramic cityscape of Shoreditch, the uber creative neighborhood in London's East End. Airy, unhurried and, best of all, uncrowded, this rooftop enclave is open to hotel guests only.

A menu show-off is LIDO's mixed quinoa, a sweet and savory melange of delicate grain, crushed hazelnuts and mandarin with a light and creamy mimosa dressing and topped with grilled Norfolk chicken breast. The restaurant serves other tasty bites - as well as a proper full English breakfast, right down to the black pudding and baked beans - but the quinoa is a real stand-out. www.thecurtain.com

- Grilled, simmered, brewed and baked Alaska

Foodies disembarking their Princess cruise in Juneau, Alaska, for one of the line's curated culinary experiences may get to meet one of the Gold Rush town's most enthusiastic and knowledgeable culinary ambassadors: Midgi Moore.

Moore is the owner of Juneau Food Tours and loves nothing more than to usher guests along this Bon Appetit Recommended gastronomical tour de force, surprising them every step of the way. Spoon up some king crab bisque from Tracy's King Crab Shack. Munch on panko-crusted salmon filets with house-made tartar sauce from Deckhand Dave's and halibut fusion nachos from V's Cellar Door.

"We are thrilled to host Princess Cruises passengers," said Moore. "Whether they are passionate foodies, or join us to try something new, our Princess guests love experiencing and connecting with Alaska in a truly unique manner."

Moore has plenty of other surprises, both savory and sweet, up her sleeve as the tour meanders through the picturesque streets of Juneau. www.princess.com

- A tincture a day ...

At this hidden-in-plain-view Orlando restaurant, finding a table is part of the fun. That's because diners must first find the unmarked entrance - which isn't even an entrance. Rather, look for an unassuming elevator on the plaza at the Dellagio and push the button. Voila! The doors whoosh open to a 1920s speakeasy-themed Pharmacy, an intimate haunt where everything, from the bitters enhancing the drinks to the condiments zipping up the entrees, is homemade.

A shadowy bar with backlit "elixirs" sets a Prohibition-era ambience. It's the kind of place that begs a pre-dinner cocktail, something classic given a contemporary twist, like house specialty Manhattan Hard Soda, featuring Buffalo Trace bourbon and the Pharmacy's own hopped tincture, sweet vermouth and orange bitters.

Every dish on the menu at this Open Table Diner's Choice 2018 is a feast of color, texture and culinary artistry that highlights produce and meats from local farms. The double cut brined pork chop, which Chef Loren Falsone describes as a true favorite among Pharmacy guests, is served with Tallahassee double corn grits and pork belly collards, with fried super sweet onion adding a nice crunch. Mmm. www.thepharmacyorlando.com

- Raise a pinkie to tradition

With the British sipping 165 million cups of tea daily, according to UK Tea & Infusions Association, it is hard to believe that the ritual of taking afternoon tea ever had to be invented. But it did. The year: 1840. The architect of this very fashionable repast: Anna Maria, Seventh Duchess of Bedford. It is a well-steeped tradition in England, if one will pardon the pun, and one Cunard has embraced for more than a century and a half.

Aboard Cunard's Queen Mary 2, afternoon tea comes with all the pomp and circumstance one would expect from so storied an occasion, especially as one "makes the crossing" on the world's only ocean liner.

It also comes with silver pots filled with Twinings fine leaf teas, freshly baked scones, homemade finger sandwiches (crusts trimmed, of course) and little cakes and pastries. It is delivered on silver trays held by a white-gloved waitstaff, served in the ornate comfort of the Queen's Room and accompanied by an orchestra. It is a tradition not to be trifled with - or missed. www.cunard.com

(Kathy Witt is the author of the newly released Secret Cincinnati as well as Atlanta, Georgia: A Photographic Portrait and The Secret of the Belles. Contact her at KathyWitt24@gmail.com or visit www.KathyWitt.com.)

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