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Austin, TX - Austin’s food scene is no longer up-and-coming, but is instead here to stay. It’s the home of Tex-Mex, which you should definitely eat here, and has great barbecue.

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Austin, TX - Austin also has more than 1,000 food trucks on its streets, serving up all kinds of hip, creative, and tasty eats.

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Boston, MA - Traditionally, Boston is a great place to chow down on a lobster roll and a creamy bowl of clam chowder, and that is definitely still true. But there’s a lot more to eat in the East Coast city than New England-style seafood.

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Boston, MA - Famed chefs like Jamie Bisonette, Ken Oringer, Mario Batali, and Barbara Lynch have restaurants there, and the city’s oldest neighborhood, the North End, is home to the best Italian eateries and gelaterias in the area.

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Chicago, IL - Where does one even start to eat in Chicago? Maybe with the pizza, deep-dish or thin-crust. Or maybe with a classic Chicago-style steakhouse.

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Chicago, IL - Perhaps you could opt for a hot dog from a street cart… seriously, they’re so tasty here. Or RIck Bayless’ delicious Frontera Grill, where he serves up Mexican-style goodness. The food scene in Chicago has so much to offer.

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Asheville, NC - According to Zagat, Asheville has more breweries per capita than any other city in the US, which should be a sign that beer enthusiasts in particular might want to head to North Carolina.

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Asheville, NC - Those who like to eat cuisine prepared by James Beard-recognized chefs may also want to head over, as nominees like Katie Button and Elliot Moss have restaurants here.

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Atlanta, GA - The Georgia city is the place to visit if you want to eat soul food.

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Atlanta, GA - But if you look along the Buford highway, you can find good, authentic Mexican and Asian food. And of course there’s The Varsity, Atlanta’s iconic fast-food joint.

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Baltimore, MD - Seafood is a staple of Baltimore cuisine, and you definitely need to taste what chefs like Andrew Carmellini are doing with it.

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Baltimore, MD - Hipster beer bars and fancy bistros alike are worth visiting here, as are cocktail lounges and food halls.

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Birmingham, AL - ‘Food and Wine’ relocated much of its staff to this Alabama city in 2017, which should be a clear indication that Birmingham is a food city worth watching.

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Birmingham, AL - Find everything from fine southern cooking to sushi here, but really focus on the fine southern cooking.

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Charleston, SC - This city has a central location in the low country of South Carolina, and ingredients are good.

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Charleston, SC - Come here for shrimp and grits, fried chicken, or any number of creative dishes made by award-winning chefs. Also come here for craft beer, gin cocktails, and whiskey.

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Denver, CO - The food scene in Denver is absolutely killer. For one, prominent chefs have been opening up major restaurants all over the city. For another, a slew of new hotels have brought trendy bars and eateries along with guest rooms.

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Denver, CO - Even 'Top Chef' thinks Denver is worth noting, with the producers choosing it as the location for Season 15.

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Detroit, MI - Detroit is a complicated city with a complex and exciting food scene.

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Detroit, MI - You’ll want to go for the city’s traditional coneys, which are hot dogs slathered in a thick meat sauce with Greek spicing, or its unique Detroit-style pizza, which tends to be rectangular, with a thick, crispy, and buttery crust.

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Houston, TX - There are a bunch of good reasons to visit Houston, but the two most important ones might be steak and barbecue, both of which the city is renowned for.

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Houston, TX - Visit restaurants like Killen’s Barbecue and Underbelly.

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Indianapolis, IN - Get your eat on in Indy by visiting foodie neighborhoods like Mass Ave and Fountain Square.

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Indianapolis, IN - You’ll find food here that's unflinchingly Midwestern in style, but also some new farm-to-table joints and European cuisine.

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Kansas City, MO - You shouldn’t overlook this Missouri city, which has dining establishments helmed by award-winning chefs.

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Kansas City, MO - With speakeasy cocktail dens and lots of cured meats on the menu, Kansas City has found a cuisine that’s uniquely Midwestern in style.

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Las Vegas, NV - In Vegas, more is more. More lights, more over-the-top cheese and glamour, more turns at the slot machine. And more food. Definitely more food.

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Las Vegas, NV - So many celebrity chefs have restaurants here, including Gordon Ramsay, Mario Batali, Emeril Lagasse, and even Guy Fieri, whose frosty-tipped, white-toothed visage might even grimace at you from a billboard or two.

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Lexington, KY - Lexington is smaller and less touristic than Louisville, but its food scene is becoming increasingly formidable.

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Lexington, KY - With award-winning southern-style kitchens, plus a new food hall, The Barn, which offers a locally sourced, independently made array of eats. There’s plenty here to chew on.

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Los Angeles, CA - There’s great variety to be had when eating in LA… emphasis on “great.”

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Los Angeles, CA - A year-long growing season means the produce is excellent. Tacos there are incredible, perhaps because of its relative proximity to Mexico (when compared with most of the US at least). Food trucks abound. Fusion cuisine is modern, exciting, and everywhere.

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Miami, FL - A diverse city and a diverse food scene. Miami’s restaurants are a lot of fun for those who are into enjoying themselves.

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Miami, FL - Especially worth noting is Miami’s Little Havana, where you can find amazing Cuban food.

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Minneapolis, MN - Farm-to-table is not a new concept in Minneapolis, which is surrounded by farmland.

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Minneapolis, MN - The city is affordable and attracts chefs, restaurateurs, and innovators, resulting in projects like the Gyst Fermentation Bar, where fermented foods play a starring role in the cuisine.

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Nashville, TN - The city may be known for its music, but its food scene is quickly gaining equal billing.

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Nashville, TN - Visit for the hot chicken, which adds a little spice to the fried favorite, but it’s an amazing place to visit for good Southern eats of all kinds.

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New Orleans, LA - Cajun, Creole, and Southern cuisine are on the menu in New Orleans, which to some is the ultimate food city.

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New Orleans, LA - Jambalaya, po’boys, gumbo, crawfish, red beans and rice, and BEIGNETS are here for the taking. And listen, you can make your own decisions in life, but the right one is probably to eat as much in New Orleans as you possibly can.

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New York City, NY - New York City has… everything. From the best bagels on Earth to bodega breakfast sandwiches, from hole-in-the-wall pizza places to fancy Michelin-starred eateries, from Jewish delis to Korean barbecue to Ethiopian to sushi… you really can have it all. Or at least you can so long as your stomach and wallet play along.

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New York City, NY - Whether you’re in Brooklyn or Manhattan, you’re bound to find a lot to fill your stomach. Eat your way through Smorgasburg, take advantage of food trucks, and pop into any restaurant that seems promisingly crowded.

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Philadelphia, PA - There’s more to the Philly dining scene than cheesesteak and pretzels, but oh how tasty its cheesesteak and pretzels are! It’d be worth coming here for those two treats alone.

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Philadelphia, PA - But if you come for the cheesesteak, you’ll want to stay for the eclectic restaurants, smart fast-casual dining spots, and the legendary Reading Terminal Market.

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Portland, OR - The sketch comedy show ‘Portlandia’ likes to poke fun at Portland’s food scene, from the brunch rush to the locally and responsibly sourced restaurant fare, but no one can deny that those marionberry pancakes looked downright tasty.

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Portland, OR - The ingredients you can find locally in the Pacific Northwest are fresh and wonderful, and they fuel the cuisine of Portland, where top chefs turn them into innovative eats.

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Raleigh, NC - With hipster coffee joints or beloved diners, fried chicken or impeccably fancy steak dinners, Raleigh’s dining scene doesn’t do anything halfway.

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Raleigh, NC - The city gets fewer tourists than neighboring cities, which has the result of creating a restaurant scene where those involved have really invested in becoming part of the community.

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Richmond, VA - Artsy and charming, Richmond’s universities and quirky vibes make an excellent environment for an equally interesting food scene.

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Richmond, VA - From German-inspired food to rustic pastries, coffee roasters to meaderies, Richmond has a lot to eat and drink.

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San Diego, CA - San Diego has everything from the burger chain Shake Shack to local brunch spots to Red O, where famed chef Rick Bayless helped direct the menu in 2017.

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San Diego, CA - Also find modern Filipino cuisine and some creative eateries.

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San Francisco, CA - This foodie city is where you’ll find lots of chefs working with fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients.

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San Francisco, CA - Fresh seafood, amazing pizza, and bomb burritos can all be found here.

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Seattle, WA - Seattle’s location in the Pacific Northwest means its able to take advantage of the amazing ingredients that originate there.

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Seattle, WA - The city is home to James Beard award-winners, modern restaurants, and even a good burger joint or two, not to mention the famous Pike Place market.

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Portland, ME - The charming coastal town of the Other Portland is actually packed with awesome restaurants.

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Portland, ME - Seafood is insanely fresh, thanks to the active fishing wharves that line its waterfront.

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St. Louis, MO - From intimate tasting menus to pop-up concept restaurants, St. Louis’ food scene is a lot of fun for diners.

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St. Louis, MO - There’s also an amazing array of food trucks that offer all kinds of international cuisine.

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Washington, D.C. - Don’t just come here to see the monuments and cherry blossoms, come here to fill your stomach with some delicious food.

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Washington, D.C. - D.C.’s restaurant scene has something for everyone, from the political elite to college students.

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