Originally Posted by
deniah
I would say by people across the globe, Europe included. Because what people rate (or imagine) as the best cuisine is *always* France OR Italy; there's a contingent for Mediterranean/Greek; some weirdos might like German or Austrian cuisine... but rarely do people champion Spain.
(If we're counting Turkey, that's also IMO hugely underlooked).
It's almost, but not quite like, how Chicago is undeservingly overshadowed by NYC and other coastal cities. e.g. Tango Sur is indeed killer!
That's very interesting, and good point about Turkey as well. Maybe it's just within my circle of acquaintances, but the people I know who like food would mostly say, Italy, France, AND Spain. San Sebastian alone should put Spain in every conversation. I also really enjoy the food in Portugal and Hungary, but I might be one of the weirdos
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