From: Leisure
Food lovers (also known as "foodies") have the
entire globe to pick and choose the best countries and cities to visit
for a sampling of amazing cuisine. Fortunately, there are some cities
that stand out more than others for the best food and the best dining
experience.
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1. Barcelona
Barcelona is beautiful and culturally significant all on
its own, so having amazing food is just icing on the cake. Tapas-style
restaurants offer small dishes instead of large meals, allowing you to
enjoy a larger selection of great food like meatballs in red sauce,
turnovers stuffed with fresh meat and vegetables, slow-cooked chorizo
sausage, or fried squid covered in a tasty batter.
2. Mexico City
Compared to the rest of Mexico, the capital city is the
most cosmopolitan place you'll find. There's plenty of high-class
restaurants catering to all kinds of ethnic cuisine, but like the rest
of the country, the best food is what the street vendors are selling
(what the locals call "antojitos"). Fresh tacos, tamales, quesadillas,
and gorditas are the usual staples but don't neglect other
mouth-watering treats like pozole and menudo (local soups), tortas
(sandwiches), or horchata (a popular rice-based drink).
3. Taipei
This Chinese city has some of the best Asian street food,
from noodle soups to steamed dumplings to pork-filled buns. And despite
the local dishes, the seasonings and toppings are much more
international, including cilantro, white pepper, and mustard greens.
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4. Osaka
As the third-largest city in Japan, Osaka has less appeal
to tourists than Tokyo or Kyoto, but it beats both cities when it comes
to food. Street vendors are available at any hour of the day, serving up
local soups, sweet pancakes (okonomiyaki) with a variety of toppings
(like shrimp, cabbage, and cheese), and deep-fried tempura. The best
vendors and snack foods can be found on major avenues like Dotonbori
Street.
5. New Orleans
New Orleans stands out from the rest of the South for the
sheer variety of its cuisine. Besides the traditional American fare,
it's home to Caribbean, African, and Cajun-style food. You'll never have
trouble finding any place that serves gumbo or a nicely-done crawfish,
and for the tasty beignet dessert, you'll want to visit Café du Monde.
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6. Palermo
Sicily has its own rustic take on traditional Italian
cuisine. Much like Taipei and Osaka, you'll find some amazing food being
sold by the local street vendors. Enjoy a variety of dishes, from
fresh-baked brioche to ragu-stuffed rice balls to fresh seafood like
swordfish and tuna steaks. And no trip to Sicily would be complete
without the best dessert in existence: the cannoli, a crunchy crust
filled with finely-textured ricotta.
7. New York City
While some may dispute its status as the best city in the
world for food, there's no denying that New York is the culinary center
of the United States. Thousands of restaurants dot every major borough,
catering to every ethnicity and culture you can imagine, with Italian,
Chinese, and Jewish deli being some of the most prominent and enjoyable
cuisines you'll find.
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