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Post by Chicago Jake on Jul 27, 2010 0:51:02 GMT -6
Some discussions in Merlot Joe's thread about Seattle got me to thinking: what are the best food towns in the world?
I know we have a lot of world travelers on this board. And what do you do when you travel? You EAT!! So there must be some passionate opinions on the best places to eat in the world.
Lets share our opinions on the best food towns in the world. I'll start. My top five food towns, in no particular order, are:
Chicago, New York, New Orleans, San Francisco, and Seattle.
I've been to many fine European cities, and they serve some decent grub, but I don't think any of them hold a candle to those five American burgs. I've also been to China, and had some fabulous vittles there, but they were so different from our western chow that I have no basis for comparison, and will leave them out of this discussion, myself. But youse guys are certainly welcome to include any place on earth that you think qualifies.
So.....What say you all?.........Jake
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Post by Merlot Joe on Jul 27, 2010 12:10:31 GMT -6
I have never been to Chicago or New Orleans, but I would add Philadelphia to Jake's list. Some pretty damn good grub there.
Joe
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Jul 27, 2010 17:18:55 GMT -6
I may be prejudiced, but I believe that the best Foodtowns are in Brooklyn. |
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Jul 28, 2010 5:05:12 GMT -6
I would have to add Memphis and for its shear variety of international cuisine, DC.
HOWEVER, my experience has been that the best of any particular food is usually found deep in the hinterlands. I would take Chincoteague VA or Aikens SC for their particular specialties over metrofood any day.
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Post by Robin Hood on Aug 7, 2010 19:41:08 GMT -6
New Orleans hands down IMHO, soooo much variety.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Aug 8, 2010 19:21:11 GMT -6
I would say any city where you can buy good, cheap food from a vendor on the street is a good food town -- you don't necessarily measure it only by the number of fancy "fine dining" restaurants with linens and sommeliers alone.
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Post by innit Geezer on Aug 8, 2010 19:45:41 GMT -6
New Orleans has to be a top choice just for the vast cultural influences alone. Even a small town like Key West has some impressive mom and pop sized places.
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Post by Merlot Joe on Aug 8, 2010 23:03:44 GMT -6
I would say any city where you can buy good, cheap food from a vendor on the street is a good food town -- . You have never been to Tijuana have you? Joe |
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Aug 9, 2010 4:19:35 GMT -6
Joe you may have identified Beeb's dream vacation... the Tijuana Street Food Vendor Tour
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Aug 9, 2010 8:16:18 GMT -6
I would say any city where you can buy good, cheap food from a vendor on the street is a good food town -- . Never, but I will point out that in highlighting a portion of my post, you neglected to include the rather important word, "good". If their food isn't good, then obviously, it doesn't matter how cheap it is. Besides, I would counter your response with Mexico City -- while I've never been there, either, I'm given to understand that the food from the street vendors there is excellent. |
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Post by Tex on Aug 9, 2010 12:56:13 GMT -6
Austin is full of street vendors selling good food. The place where we buy tacos is excellent and consists of a shabby little trailer with a couple of picnic tables out front. Not too much Ingles spoken but the tacos are fabulous.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Aug 9, 2010 13:27:48 GMT -6
A few blocks from my apartment in The Heart Of Hipster Country in Brooklyn, a unique place opened at the beginning of this summer. It's not exactly a street vendor and it's not exactly a restaurant: it's a trailer on a corner with a small garden off to the side where you can eat the meals you buy at the trailer. They posted a video on YouTube to promote it ...
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Post by Chicago Jake on Aug 9, 2010 13:35:53 GMT -6
It isn't exactly fine dining, but it IS fine entertainment. At the Weiner's Circle on Clark St, the drunks come from miles around just to be abused by the staff.......Jake (audio highly NSFW)
PS - if you ever get there, be sure to ask for a "Chocolate Shake"
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Post by nolaflacav on Aug 10, 2010 13:30:48 GMT -6
My rule of thumb for judging a town was by the mom & pop and hole in the wall places. If I can get to die for food in places like that then the city was top notch in my book.
Based on that criteria Seattle quickly comes to mind as being close to the top of my list. I like Miami a lot. And I also have had phenomenal meals in both San Antonio and Dallas. And I think I would have San Diego on my list too.
But I have to admit I am extremely prejudiced and think New Orleans wins hands down. You can keep places like Antoine's and Commander's Palace. When I go home I have a tight rotation of small places off the beaten path. And I will put their food up against the so called best.
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Post by Tex on Aug 10, 2010 15:35:37 GMT -6
My rule of thumb for judging a town was by the mom & pop and hole in the wall places. If I can get to die for food in places like that then the city was top notch in my book. Based on that criteria Seattle quickly comes to mind as being close to the top of my list. I like Miami a lot. And I also have had phenomenal meals in both San Antonio and Dallas. And I think I would have San Diego on my list too. But I have to admit I am extremely prejudiced and think New Orleans wins hands down. You can keep places like Antoine's and Commander's Palace. When I go home I have a tight rotation of small places off the beaten path. And I will put their food up against the so called best. We get to NOLA occasionally. What are your picks? |
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