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Chicago has most of this, but I generally wouldn't recognize it in photos if it weren't a skyline or lake-side shot whereas I might recognize the residential/vernacular of SF, Philly, and Boston quickly (DC has a similar issue with its monuments being familiar, but its residential nabes harder to immediately place). SF would probably come in next for me save for the transplant to native mix (also, mass transit there is pretty bad but good enough for the US).
The bacon-wrapped hot dog from LA should be world-famous, though I doubt a lot of people know about it. It is seriously so ridiculously good.
Yea, definitely.
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The French dip sandwich, the taquito and the California roll were invented here, and that's just tip of the iceberg. Since this is city limits only, I can't point out that the first McDonald's opened in SoCal, and that the oldest one remaining is in Downey, but it's safe to say that L.A. played a huge roll in shaping the modern burger joint. Since this isn't Tootyourownhornville, few people know this. Food trucks are distinctly L.A. too.
You both didn't mention In-N-Out which is fantastic.
Also, LA has one of two competing claims for the fortune cookie (SF has the other one). We also have California Pizza Kitchen which we should be forever embarrassed. LA's food truck scene gave birth to Korean/Kimchi/Kalbi taco thing that's currently making the rounds which is okay.
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oh then everyone had a mission burrito but not many ppl know that thats what it is.
Yes, which is unfortunate since SF should really get the credit. SF is known in association with sourdough in general. It's also contributed some seafood dishes such as cioppino (i love cioppino) and crab louie.
"Local food scene (you automatically think of city when type of food is mentioned)"
Since this ^ is how that 'category' was worded I am curious as to why every one started mentioning super specific home town dishes like Philly Cheese-steaks. To me, an example of an answer to this question would be: San Francisco - Chinese (or Asian) / Mexican food etc etc.
Dense Urban Core:Chicago, Boston
Extensive Public Transportation:DC, Chicago
High End Shopping Street - Nationally known stores that are local is a plus too:Chicago, Boston
Local food scene (you automatically think of city when type of food is mentioned): Boston seafood, and san francisco chinese
Recognizable from a single photo (standard city shot): San francisco, DC
Local Sports Scene: Boston
Good ratio of locals/transplants: ???
Strong ties to the past, but progressive as well: 6 way tie
Storied ethnic neighborhoods:San francisco chinatown, and boston north end
City Nickname:windy city, beantown
Several famous streets known simply by their name:Los angeles
Museums:Boston and DC
Since the thread has turned into 3 pages of talking about Burritos; let me ask the question another way:
In order for a city to be "complete" what qualities must it have and what cities meet those qualities best? San Fran, DC, Boston obviously have small city limits, so some of the amenities of those cities will be outside the city proper, in my opinion that is something that takes away from them being "complete" (Sports Arenas, Airports, Universities, etc)....
Let's hear your thoughts, without talking about Burritos for another few pages
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Since the thread has turned into 3 pages of talking about Burritos; let me ask the question another way:
In order for a city to be "complete" what qualities must it have and what cities meet those qualities best? San Fran, DC, Boston obviously have small city limits, so some of the amenities of those cities will be outside the city proper, in my opinion that is something that takes away from them being "complete" (Sports Arenas, Airports, Universities, etc)....
Let's hear your thoughts, without talking about Burritos for another few pages
If I live in Manhattan, I still have to cross a bridge and drive 7-8 miles to get to an airport or most of the sports arenas. How do these arbitrary city limits lines make that experience different from San Francisco?
IMO LA wins the most recognizable streets pretty easily. You hear Santa Monica, Sunset, Melrose, Hollywood, Wilshire, Mulholland - people know what city you are talking about and there is little doubt.
Chicago has some well known streets as well, Michigan being the one that is probably most widely recognized.
Boston has Newbury Street, Tremont Street and Beacon Street, perhaps Commonwealth Avenue (doubt that is well-known nationally though). Hanover Street (North End) might also be fairly well known as it is a tourist destination.
I don't know enough about Philly but have learned Walnut and Chestnut are two biggies. Market Street as well, which why I don't think SF's Market is that well-known - I associate Philly with Market St. For some reason Locust has always really stuck with me, such an interesting name for a street.
Yeah not sure Philly has the same cache with street names
Would say Broad and South Street, maybe Market next - speculation is that Market in SF is named after Market in Philly
what food is from philly other than the cheesesteak and pretzel?
Hoagie and Roast Pork are two that jump to mind
Pretzls and Cheesesteaks, maybe Hoagies are the best known
Also Philadelphia Cream Cheese
And lessor known is Philadelphia Style Ice Cream basically now american style ice cream invented in the Reading Terminal Market
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