Booking.com, the global leader in connecting travelers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay, announces the top 7 emerging food capitals in the U.S. New data according to the experts – Booking.com travelers – confirms several U.S. cities that are pushing New York, San Francisco and New Orleans off their perch.
«There’s no doubt that there’s something exciting about discovering the newest, hidden gem foodie capitals,» says Leslie Cafferty, VP of Communications at Booking.com. Booking.com used review data that shows where travelers are rating highly for food in the U.S. «The number of incoming food endorsements we’ve seen so far in 2015 in most of these cities is more than three times what we saw in 2013.» Off the beaten plate, there’s a chance to experience the places where the culinary scene is taking off and bringing new concepts, ingredients and tastes to the table.
Asheville
For such a small mountain city, Asheville is garnering a huge amount of praise for its creative and buzzing culinary scene. An entrepreneurial ambience means a rapidly-growing selection of new restaurants, farmers’ markets and foodie start-ups, producing everything from artisanal cheese to chocolate and preserves. And a visit to Asheville’s grand Biltmore Estate, a châteauesque mansion built by the mighty Vanderbilt family in 1895, is great to explore once you can’t eat anymore.
Savannah
Oozing Southern charm, the historic coastal city of Savannah is hardly new on the tourist trail. Its grand colonial architecture, pretty squares and parks filled with magnolia blossoms have been attracting visitors for years. But its food endorsements from Booking.com customers have been growing at such a rate that it is now a big player on the U.S. foodie scene. Its culinary prowess lies largely in its seafood offering (Savannah crab cakes are the stuff of dreams) but also in its high standard of home comfort food eateries.
Santa Fe
As the second-oldest city in the U.S., New Mexico’s eccentric capital has spent centuries developing a vibrant culinary culture blending the best of Native American, mainstream American and Mexican flavors. While staying true to its chili and chorizo roots, Santa Fe also offers a dynamic dining scene with new restaurants constantly cropping up and lots of mouth-watering street food.
Philadelphia
Philadelphia may still be associated with its iconic fast foods – namely cheesesteaks and pretzels – but over the last decade or so, the city’s culinary culture has blossomed. Thanks in no small part to its rich ethnic fabric, this energetic urban culinary hotbed plays host to a strong selection of cuisine, from quintessential Italian and French food to a growing network of high caliber Japanese restaurants.
Honolulu
The recent boom in farmer’s markets means that Honolulu is quickly becoming known for more than just its pineapple production. Young and creative chefs are utilizing the island’s natural resources and reimagining traditional recipes to launch a culinary revolution. Island living and a laidback culture still prevail in this tropical paradise, but now visitors that come for the surf and sand, stay for the food.
Houston
Step aside Austin, Houston is now regularly touted as the new ‘it’ city in Texas, a trend backed up by its significant recent growth in Booking.com food endorsements. From high-end dining to quirky cafés and restaurants, the city’s eclectic culinary offerings are sophisticated yet still unpretentious and fun.
Monterey
A lesser known foodie destination than nearby San Francisco, the picturesque seaside city of Monterey has seen huge recent growth in Booking.com food endorsements. It goes without saying that the city’s seafood is its forte, often making it from boat to table in just a few hours. But Booking.com customers also noted that between the old part of the town, fisherman’s wharf and Cannery Row, there’s a high concentration of impressive dining options.
(Featured Image: Honolulu, Hawaii)
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