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I'm not sure you have a basic understanding of the way the Michelin Guide works. Nor did I until more recently. Quite literally, they don't evaluate restaurants in any other US cities with the exception of NYC, Chicago, San Francisco, and now DC. It is based on inspector's preference, which largely follows sociodemographics and perceived accessibility. It's also largely based on size and volume and, in turn, revenue of a restaurant or restaurant scene. Basically, they are combing through areas where ultra high dining is part of the culture. That's why places like NYC, Paris, Chicago are feature cities in the rankings.
That's not LA, and to be honest, I'm not sure it's Toronto either. But, I find something like authentic Central American street fare in LA, or an awesome Fesenjoon dish in Toronto, far more interesting and impactful than some overpriced squid over a vegetable puree. And that is why Toronto, LA, New Orleans are revered for their food scene, and DC and San Francisco really aren't. Or, aren't traditionally.
That first link, as you likely know, shows the hottest culinary scenes in the U.S in 2016. Meaning, food scenes that are expanding, diversifying themselves, attracting talent. That's not at all indicative of which city has the best food scene. Boston is number 4 on that list, and I'm telling you, Chicago/Toronto/NYC have far, far better (not to mention far larger) food.
The second link mirrors the first link- A lot of new restaurants that crack the nations top new restaraunt list. That's why Chicago, for example, tops the 2017 list. It's ever evolving, and is simply meant to shed light on cities that are evolving in parallel.
DC, as a city, cannot compete with Toronto as a city in any way, shape, or form.
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That first link, as you likely know, shows the hottest culinary scenes in the U.S in 2016. Meaning, food scenes that are expanding, diversifying themselves, attracting talent. That's not at all indicative of which city has the best food scene. Boston is number 4 on that list, and I'm telling you, Chicago/Toronto/NYC have far, far better (not to mention far larger) food.
The second link mirrors the first link- A lot of new restaurants that crack the nations top new restaraunt list. That's why Chicago, for example, tops the 2017 list. It's ever evolving, and is simply meant to shed light on cities that are evolving in parallel.
DC, as a city, cannot compete with Toronto as a city in any way, shape, or form.
Far deep into a opinionated statement. DC holds fairly strong especially considering it's size comparing the two.
lol DC?! It's not even in the same league as Toronto foodwise, though its gotten a lot better in the last few years. In my opinion Toronto wins this one by far.
I'm definitely voting for my home city not because I think its objectively better, but mostly because all y'all are s*itting on my city for no reason lol.
Far deep into a opinionated statement. DC holds fairly strong especially considering it's size comparing the two.
Both are roughly the same size actually. The Washington DC MSA is over 6.2 million whereas the Toronto CMA is like 6.1 million. Both have "expanded areas" of over 9.7 million and 9.4 million people, respectively.
They're about as peer as peers can be in North America, especially for two places in two different countries.
Both are roughly the same size actually. The Washington DC MSA is over 6.2 million whereas the Toronto CMA is like 6.1 million. Both have "expanded areas" of over 9.7 million and 9.4 million people, respectively.
They're about as peer as peers can be in North America, especially for two places in two different countries.
I think people are assuming this comparison is specifically for the cities themselves.
If it's MSA, I'd think that changes everything. Annapolis, Alexandria, Arlington...
Both are roughly the same size actually. The Washington DC MSA is over 6.2 million whereas the Toronto CMA is like 6.1 million. Both have "expanded areas" of over 9.7 million and 9.4 million people, respectively.
They're about as peer as peers can be in North America, especially for two places in two different countries.
So we are including the suburbs? If so, D.C. kills in ethnic food in the suburbs. If we aren't including suburbs, then the per capita argument still applies.
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