Looking for a restaurant nearby to have lunch? Want to try a new recipe? Are you a foodie like me who loves to explore but often end up eating at home or at the same restaurants for several reasons: taste, quality, consistency and nutritional value?

With technology, there is really no reason why we can’t expand our horizons and tap into those insatiable cravings.

Besides, with all the advancements in smartphone applications, we don’t have to think twice. They offer all of the tools we need: recipes, critic reviews and ratings, menus, and even social media sharing and GPS applications.

Check out the top five apps for foodies. –yvette caslin