5 BEST FOOD CITIES IN THE WORLD
Eating is now a reason to travel, and whether it's a city with a long food history or a more recent culinary hotspot, there are now several food meccas on the planet. These are destinations that offer a variety of flavors for all budgets, sharing their passion for food with globe-trotting travelers searching for great restaurants, markets, and Michelin..stars.
Here are the world's 5 premier food cities:
NEW YORK- New York is a city of superlatives and that obviously also applies to its food scene. It has over 10,000 restaurants where you find every kind of cuisine imaginable -- and for every budget. It's the world's true food mecca allowing you to go on a gastronomic trip around the world without leaving the city.
TOKYO- The Tsukiji Fish Market alone would be enough to make Tokyo a foodie destination. That's where 5 million pounds of fish is sold every day, mostly to be served as sushi. But this is also the city with the most Michelin stars in the world and with some of the best casual dining.
LYON- You could say that Lyon is where France originally elevated food into an art form and chef Paul Bocuse was the pioneer. The city still caters to gourmands of all budgets, although it's the haute cuisine that clearly stand out. It focuses on local traditions and produce, and the "bouchons" (the more traditional restaurants) are among the best spots to enjoy the more rustic cuisine washed down by the best French wines.
PARIS- Paris stands out for the plethora of fine dining restaurants but there's nothing better than the Parisian patisserie. After enjoying the creativity of some of the world's greatest chefs (Alain Ducasse, Joël Robuchon, Alain Passard), the real Paris food experience is giving in to temptation and having the mouth-watering pastries. And forget its dining scene's reputation as self-centered and pretentious -- Paris has embraced global cuisine in a big way.

BANGKOK- Flavors and aromas are an integral part of Bangkok life and even the most picky foreigner ends up surrendering to the tempting street food. That's Thai food at its best and most authentic, and you haven't eaten until you've eaten on a Bangkok street. Spicy, sweet, salty, or sour, you can taste it all in one single meal, and with immigration adding other flavors of the world, the city has become the most relaxed and one of the best dining destinations in the world.

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