These culinary hotspots offer something delicious for every palate – from gourmet temples to casual cafes. Savor delectable Peruvian ceviches and mouth-watering anticuchos in Lima or satisfy your sweet tooth with chicha morada in luxurious Santiago.
Nashville is known for its bustling restaurant scene, drawing chefs with its mouthwatering BBQ and delicious Nashville Hot Chicken dishes. Meanwhile Seattle boasts an equally rewarding array of mouth-watering establishments nestled below snow-capped Mount Rainier.
London
London stands as an unparalleled foodie destination, and not simply due to fish and chips or pub food alone. Each borough in London provides an incredible culinary experience, with Mayfair restaurants featuring Michelin stars and receiving high ratings being particular stand-outs.
London stands out in our data for offering unique and culturally significant culinary options. Duke of York Square in Chelsea is an especially culinary haven, boasting more than a dozen eateries within one small area – ideal for coffee and pastry, light lunch/dinner service, or more upscale fare using locally-sourced ingredients.
Shoreditch, East End’s cutting-edge culinary heart, stands out as a true culinary mecca. Offering both classic British fare such as The Crypt on St John’s Lane’s famed smoked salmon sandwich as well as international fare that reflect its multicultural roots; enjoy baked salt beef bagel from Brick Lane Beigel Bake or try Ghanaian Cocoa Truffle Shop cocoa truffles, plus shop the street markets for an abundance of produce and snacks!
Italian cuisine is well represented in London, with pizza and pasta among its most beloved dishes. Other notable cuisines that thrive include Spanish (tapas), Lebanese and Indian.
Buenos Aires
As Ibero-American Capital of Gastronomic Culture for 2017, Buenos Aires boasts some of Latin America’s finest restaurants. Offering everything from traditional infusion mate and delicious alfajores to the world-famous steak and Argentina’s legendary Malbec wines, Buenos Aires provides a tantalizing culinary journey. Stroll its cobbled streets of neighbourhoods such as San Telmo to witness authentic cowboy displays of horsemanship and folk dancing at Feria de Mataderos before learning more about Plaza de Mayo’s political past – there’s plenty more waiting out there than meets the eye!
Restaurant scene in La Boca is bustling, featuring both innovative eateries and classic neighbourhood taverns. Enjoy some of Argentina’s delicious cuisine at places like El Mercado de La Boca or Caf del Secreto – two award-winning eateries offering delectable local fare!
Buenos Aires boasts many other culinary traditions due to the country’s massive immigration waves. Of particular note is Italian cuisine, celebrated at establishments like La Alacena Trattoria (recognized by Bib Gourmand) and chef Julieta Oriolo’s house where she serves her signature mortadella tortelli in a fresh pea veloute as well as delicious tagliolini with pesto, pistachios and salted ricotta.
At the core of Chicago’s culinary traditions is choripan – a grilled sausage filled with minced meat and various vegetables – found at many cafes and street stalls served wrapped in bread; or make time to visit Confiteria Ideal and experience one as part of its legendary sandwich offerings!
If you’re in the mood for dessert, indulge in dulce de leche ice cream or an alfajore — two-decker cookies covered with chocolate — which make for an irresistibly crumbly treat. And for an unforgettable drink experience, sample local infusion of fermented yerba mate leaves into drink form at one of many bars or cafes offering it.
Paris
Paris’ food scene is an endless source of fascination. From Michelin-star establishments to neighborhood bistros with dedicated followings, each meal in Paris boasts creative yet traditional flavors that leave visitors truly impressed.
Parisians have shown a renewed love of French comfort food in recent years, as evidenced by an increase in traditional bistros like Datil, along with newcomers that offer personal stories such as Aldehyde where chef Youssef Marzouk pays homage to his French Tunisian roots through inventive dishes that combine global flavors. Asian ingredients and techniques also continue to influence French dining options such as Le Dandelion.
Of course, most Parisians prioritize quality over quantity; yet many still want an excellent value. A new generation of young chefs is focused on affordability by opening affordable bistros that attract diners. As a result, Paris offers a growing roster of great eateries offering delicious meals at reasonable prices.
Belleville, the gentrified former working class area, is home to some of the best cuisine outside the center. Here you can savor dishes like red tuna tartare with watermelons and egg yolk, pork belly Tatin decorated with red pepper, rhubarb and pearl onions; or Angelina’s deceptively simple orange marmalade cheesecake.
Le Train Bleu, set inside Gare du Lyon station, offers an unforgettable dining experience. Decorated with frescos, chandeliers and cherubs, its jaw-dropping interior boasts an a la carte menu of classic French fare for around EUR40. Or for something simpler and earthier try Racines which offers earthy slow-cooked comfort dishes like its famous burrata from Puglia or homemade tagliatelle with beef cheek ragu.
Miami
Miami has long been known for its Cuban food offerings in the US, but recently this Magic City has made strides toward becoming a culinary mecca with restaurants serving various international cuisines and their chefs expanding and revamping menus to reflect this globalized multifaceted identity.
Miami offers an impressive variety of cuisine, and the region now features many restaurants led by celebrity chefs. Miami has established a diverse food scene that extends far beyond Instagram-worthy eateries found along South Beach; you’ll now find Jamaican, Haitian, Peruvian, seafood restaurants as well as global-fusion spots like La Mar at Mandarin Oriental Brickell Key or casual yet creative Zitz Sum.
Farmers and producers are also an integral part of Miami’s food scene, including at Schnebly Redland’s Winery & Brewery in Homestead where owner Peter Schnebly has spent 20 years cultivating native tropical fruits to craft wines with distinct Miami flair – you can sample his wines – such as his coconut-chipotle-lime Sauvignon Blanc or mango-Passiflora cabernet sauvignon offerings from their restaurant on property!
At Bal Harbour’s Surf Club restaurant, fine-dining is not neglected either. Dating back to 1930, this acclaimed eatery serves classic old-school dishes with an air of glamour. Tables are covered with white tablecloths and china while its menu boasts classics such as Caesar salad and lobster thermidor. Furthermore, an adjacent garden grows herbs such as charred basil, lemon balm and Cuban oregano which you’ll taste in dishes such as tableside guacamole and seared foie gras dishes!
Philadelphia
Philadelphia may be best-known for cheesesteaks, but this City of Brotherly Love has long been one of America’s premier foodie destinations. Thanks to lower prices and energetic chefs who use international influences in American cuisine to reinvent it. There are high-end dining spots like Vernick Fish as well as places that emphasize atmosphere as much as taste (Try the sweet-and-sour agrodolce sauce of Little Walter’s for instance!). Additionally you will discover artisanal bakers and bars where bartenders chat up customers while strangers will chat up others into taking shots with each other!
At Reading Terminal Market, there’s no shortage of international cuisines, tempting aromas and glowing neon signs that beckon hungry shoppers – all contributing to an experience unlike anywhere else! Chinatown Square alone offers over 70 eateries serving everything from hand-pulled noodles at Nan Zhou or Tom’s Dim Sum; Japanese ramen at Terakawa; Vietnamese spring rolls with tiki cocktails served up at Vietnam Restaurant and Korean sundubu jjigae served up at Dae Bak. Or try Reading Terminal Market’s extensive collection of tantalising dishes! Or don’t miss Reading Terminal Market which offers vast array of cuisines, tantalizing aromas, glowing neon signs and hungry customers!
This budding scene does not come without challenges, including the state’s ban on wine byo, which has reduced the number of two and three-star restaurants in the city. And although its culinary scene remains vibrant, it has yet to reach the heights of New York or San Francisco; yet several establishments here may become game changers.