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I voted Miami, Orlando, Boston, Chicago, Houston... realized as I pressed the button that San Fran was on the list but it was too late.
These two are ok, but at the top? Miami is cool but food isnt thei best attribute. Orlando is far too dominated by chains, even if there are high end chains.
My List in no particular order
NY
LA
Chicago
SF
Philly
Special mention to NOLA (because for what is does it is very special)
Next group to me would be
Boston
Houston
DC
Atlanta
Baltimore
I will also say I have had excellent meals in all the cities I listed
^^^ I agree that those are the top cities from an objective, epicurean standpoint.
Personally, I like a city that can deliver top-notch dining as well as great "street food", both in abundance, so my list is:
New York
Montreal
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
Chicago
Tampa
Miami
Albuquerque
Las Vegas
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Austin
Vancouver
Seattle
New Brunswick, NJ
New Orleans
Kansas City
Memphis
I have no idea why New Orleans and NYC are not on the list in the OP...Montreal would have been worth mentioning also.
These two are ok, but at the top? Miami is cool but food isnt thei best attribute. Orlando is far too dominated by chains, even if there are high end chains.
My List in no particular order
NY
LA
Chicago
SF
Philly
Special mention to NOLA (because for what is does it is very special)
Next group to me would be
Boston
Houston
DC
Atlanta
Baltimore
I will also say I have had excellent meals in all the cities I listed
It asks for favorite restaurants to dine in, it doesn't ask for whats the bestest food anywhere.
The best dining experiences I've had are at the following- Orlando
Saana at Disney Fort Wilderness Lodge (the new section of it) because it has terrific food and unlike the restaurant in the older section which is upstairs this one is at ground level looking out at the Safari. It was spectacular.
Seoul Garden has wonderful Korean food with a great staff that is always friendly and helpful and lets me try different side dishes, and they help me practice my Korean. This is in the local section of Orlando. And is just one of many great restaurant in the local area I like to eat at.
I haven't been in quite some time now but when it first opened Emeril's at CityWalk was fantastic and opened my eyes to a lot of foods I had never previously eaten. I just told myself - well if Emeril likes it I'll trust his opinion. Not sure if the quality has remained the same. It also had excellent service back then and I distinctly remember they brought all entrees simultaneously with 4 waiters so the dishes could actually be placed on the table at the same time. Very nice touches.
I don't eat at Chain restaurant, at all so there could be thousands of them it doesn't change that I don't eat at them.
Miami
Biltmore Hotel Brunch has everything in the world. And if its not already there they're world class chefs will make it for you. I don't know where they get their strawberries from - but they were sensational as was the caviar and everything else.
Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant in the Wynwood Art District. Great food, great atmosphere. Would love to go back here sometime. Can sit in traditional or american style tables. The food is all designed to be shared. Just a really fun time to go out with close friends for a nice meal.
Les Halles I once ate at in Coral Gables. Amazing French Food. Its owned by Anthony Bourdain though I didn't even know this at the time I went. Just saw a French Restaurant that had a good menu for acceptable prices.
Its owned by Anthony Bourdain though I didn't even know this at the time I went.
Doesn't mean much.
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