Some people travel to see history or to experience nature. But some people visit to new cities in order to eat. If you fall in the last category, you definitely want to find out about the best American cities for foodies to visit.
Swipe through now to start planning your U.S. gastronomy tour.
Houston’s diversity is reflected in its cuisine. Don’t miss the numerous restaurants serving Viet-Cajun hybrid delights, and the Southeast Asian-Latin American mashups are equally delicious. If it’s solid Mexican food you’re looking for, Houston’s got plenty of that, too.
As the first city in America to be designated as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, Tucson, Arizona, lives up to its reputation. Proving once again that a blended population is the best, many Tucson restaurants offer exquisite hybrids of Native American and Mexican cuisines.
As a true melting pot, and America’s biggest city, New York has fabulous food. No matter what type of cuisine you’re craving, you’ll find it in the Big Apple. There are three Michelin-star gastronomic wonders as well as mom-and-pop spots with incredible food that tastes like it’s straight from the old country.
In Savannah, Georgia, they serve their food with a healthy dose of southern comfort. Look out for the fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, and pralines for dessert. Also, look for cornbread-fried oysters and she-crab soup.
Photography: Savannah’s Candy Kitchen
San Francisco is famous for sourdough bread, cioppino, chocolate and Dungeness crab. The city’s expansive Chinatown area is packed with restaurants cooking up delicious, authentic cuisine. There's also some incredible Italian food in the North Beach neighborhood.
Asheville, North Carolina, while indeed holding its own among the state’s famous barbeque joints, has much to offer foodies. You’ll find award-winning Indian cuisine, tantalizing tapas and southern Appalachian staples like cornbread and beans.
With cultural influences from West Africa, France and the Caribbean, New Orleans’ food scene is a delicious mashup of flavors. Throw into the pot the fresh seafood available in the Crescent City, and your taste buds will tingle every time . Visitors can sample Cajun, Creole or any other cuisine in NOLA.