Best City in the world for Food?
Jun 12, 2016, 8:36 pm
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Best City in the world for Food?
I am a food fanatic and planing a vacation this fall. I am literally basing my vacation off of the food. I really want to experience the culture of a city and dive into all they have to offer. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Jun 12, 2016, 8:48 pm
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Fine dining? Street food? Something in between?
My first instinct is to say Singapore. Paris is an obvious choice. I was pretty impressed with the food I had in Edinburgh, including what I consider "nouvelle British."
My first instinct is to say Singapore. Paris is an obvious choice. I was pretty impressed with the food I had in Edinburgh, including what I consider "nouvelle British."
Jun 12, 2016, 9:09 pm
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I agree on the Singapore suggestion - it's a foodie paradise and is major part of the culture.
If you like fish (along with a few other things), Tokyo is also a place where you can really feel the culture through food
If you like fish (along with a few other things), Tokyo is also a place where you can really feel the culture through food
Jun 12, 2016, 10:25 pm
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I'll go with Lyon, France. Although if I were travelling to Europe, I'd also hit Florence, Italy, on the same trip. And depending upon the amount of time I had, Paris, Barcelona, Geneva and Strasbourg would also be worth considering in fairly easy geographic proximity.
Jun 12, 2016, 10:43 pm
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Domestic US, I would nominate San Francisco.
The entire city is 7 miles by 7 miles, meaning you don't need a car unless you want your go to Napa/Sonoma.
An almost fanatical focus on the freshest possible ingredients, with a mix of classic and modern techniques. Super talented men and women running the kitchens.
The entire city is 7 miles by 7 miles, meaning you don't need a car unless you want your go to Napa/Sonoma.
An almost fanatical focus on the freshest possible ingredients, with a mix of classic and modern techniques. Super talented men and women running the kitchens.
Jun 13, 2016, 1:18 am
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I'd second (third?, fourth?) Singapore.
I don't think any one destination in Malaysia beats Singapore but when taken together, Malacca, KL, Ipoh and Penang are definitely more than worth a food based trip.
A lot of my Singaporean colleagues have started going to Taipei for foodie weekends but have yet to find the time to join them.
In Europe I would add San Sebastian into the mix. I'm also yet to eat anything in Porto that wasn't excellent.
I don't think any one destination in Malaysia beats Singapore but when taken together, Malacca, KL, Ipoh and Penang are definitely more than worth a food based trip.
A lot of my Singaporean colleagues have started going to Taipei for foodie weekends but have yet to find the time to join them.
In Europe I would add San Sebastian into the mix. I'm also yet to eat anything in Porto that wasn't excellent.
Jun 13, 2016, 2:48 am
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The only problem with Singapore is that unless you like karaoke it's dull.Safe but dull.
Personally I like New York and London.
Paris is hugely over-rated.
For a smaller city I agree with the poster above about San Sebastian and its neighbour Bilbao.
But of course these are all subjective opinions.
Personally I like New York and London.
Paris is hugely over-rated.
For a smaller city I agree with the poster above about San Sebastian and its neighbour Bilbao.
But of course these are all subjective opinions.
Jun 13, 2016, 3:08 am
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Jun 13, 2016, 4:09 am
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That's just what I was thinking - are we talking about spending a week eating in Michelin starred restaurants? If so, then London would be a great choice. Or are we talking about the best regional food? I thought the food in Barcelona blew me away, so if that's the objective, I'd probably head back there. In the USA I'd probably go to KC
Jun 13, 2016, 4:33 am
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Buenos Aires is on my bucket list.Read so many great things about the city.I shall PM you for reccos if I ever get the chance to go.
Jun 13, 2016, 6:27 am
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