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I think a compelling case can be made for Austin as a food capital. Austin is considered a foodie city. I would venture to guess there are more restaraunts in Austin, per capita than any city in the country.
Austin is widely known as having some of the best TexMex, and best barbecue found anywhere in the country and in Texas. The current trend of food trailers started in Austin and I would bet there are more food trailers and trucks in Austin than any city in the country.
Fajitas were invented in Kyle, Texas, an Austin suburb, and they got famous at the Austin Hyatt and then started to spread thru out the country.
I would have voted for Austin if it had been a choice. Since Austin is not a choice, I'll vote for Houston. Some of the best chefs in Austin came from Houston.
Yes, as we draw from the entire region. People from every corner of the South have moved here, and they brought their tastes with them.
Exactly, Atlanta, just like any major city, will draw from their overall regions. For some to say they have had better food in smaller towns and therefore Atlanta doesn't compare is just foolish though. I have been to many little mom and pop places spread throughout the Metro and I am sure these establishments can easily compare with places you will find in smaller rural areas. Many people from these small towns across Georgia are moving to Atlanta too and opening up eateries. I can't understand how folks will completely rule out the tons of smaller independently owned restaurants in the Atlanta area just because they had good food at one or two places in Small town, USA.
I think a compelling case can be made for Austin as a food capital. Austin is considered a foodie city. I would venture to guess there are more restaraunts in Austin, per capita than any city in the country.
Austin is widely known as having some of the best TexMex, and best barbecue found anywhere in the country and in Texas. The current trend of food trailers started in Austin and I would bet there are more food trailers and trucks in Austin than any city in the country.
Fajitas were invented in Kyle, Texas, an Austin suburb, and they got famous at the Austin Hyatt and then started to spread thru out the country.
I would have voted for Austin if it had been a choice. Since Austin is not a choice, I'll vote for Houston. Some of the best chefs in Austin came from Houston.
Austin is a niche city for food. Good BBQ, TexMex, and some creative dishes, but not well rounded enough to be considered a food capital IMO.
My vote (which pains me to do this) goes to Houston. Houston is definitely the most well rounded, while New Orleans has probably the best regional cuisine. Atlanta and Dallas play second fiddle to Houston and Austin plays second fiddle to New Orleans.
Yea the poll is pretty spot on in this one. On another note, I've lost a significant amount of weight since leaving New Orleans, now living in Atlanta lol
Wow, poor Dallas. Not even one vote lol. I think all are great, but I have to agree with Chilly Gentilly
It's definitely within the top 5 in the South, no questions asked. But it's tough to beat the variety of offerings in Houston and unique, regional cuisine of New Orleans.
It's definitely within the top 5 in the South, no questions asked. But it's tough to beat the variety of offerings in Houston and unique, regional cuisine of New Orleans.
There are other cities more deserving to be in the top 5 than Dallas.
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