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When choosing a vacation destination a lot of factors come into play but one of the more important things to consider when making a selection is the question of whether or not the local cuisine is up to par. After all, people cannot live by bread alone. They must be able to have their cake and eat it too. Of course, in the following cities there are plenty of fresh gourmet options available in a variety of styles and price ranges but travelers are advised to try the native delicacies in each locale all the same.
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Major cities naturally topped the list of places to make a pit stop for memorable meals. London, Tokyo, New York, and Paris are home to some truly great food and never seem to fail to snag the top spots on any list of culinary destinations, despite the fact that there are nonetheless some detractors who find these cities overrated. Other large metropolises such as Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Bangkok, Copenhagen, Istanbul, Mexico City, Barcelona, and Singapore are all similarly full of delicious places to eat out.
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However, the size of a city is not the ultimate factor in whether or not it is home to some tasty morsels. Smaller culinary destinations such as San Sebastián in Spain, Palermo in Italy, Charleston in America, and Ambergris Cay in Belize can be just as noteworthy as their larger counterparts when it comes to both street food and fine dining. Travelers that are passing through the following areas should likewise plan to stop in New Orleans in the States, Montreal in Canada, and Lyons in France for some mouthwatering delicacies.
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Of course, what one finds delicious can easily vary from person to person because food is a very subjective and often polarizing business. Allergies, personal cuisine preferences, and costs can all come into play when people are deciding what is wonderful and what isn’t. So tell us. Have you been to any of these places? If so, would you agree the assessment that these cities have superior food choices? Why or why not?
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Sources: Food + Wine; Forbes; National Geographic Travel; Travel Channel; Frommer’s; Eater
