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Eat your way across America
| Where | What to eat | Cuisine |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | Gumbo, jambalaya, po'boys, beignets | Creole and Cajun |
| Memphis, Kansas City, the Carolinas and Texas | Barbecue in four distinct styles | American barbecue |
| New York City | Pizza, bagels, pastrami, dim sum and almost every cuisine on earth | Everything |
| Chicago | Deep-dish pizza, Italian beef, Chicago-style hot dogs | Midwestern classics |
| Boston and Maine | Lobster rolls, clam chowder, fried clams | New England seafood |
| Miami and Tampa | Cuban sandwiches, cafecito, croquetas | Cuban |
| Austin and San Antonio | Tacos, Tex-Mex, brisket | Tex-Mex and barbecue |
| San Francisco and Los Angeles | Dim sum, tacos, sourdough, Korean barbecue | California and Asian |
| Hawaii | Poke, plate lunch, shave ice | Hawaiian and local |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best food city in the U.S.?
There is no single answer. New York City has the widest range, New Orleans the most distinctive regional cuisine, and cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami and Austin each have signature dishes worth the trip.
Are food tours worth it?
For a first visit, yes. A food tour covers several local specialties in a few hours, with a guide who explains the history and points you to places to return to.