France, Italy, Jamaica and Vietnam, were some of the countries evaluated with notable results to be part of the ranking Travelers’ Choice: Best of the Best. The exclusive list, developed by the tourist platform tripadvisorranked destinations based on the quantity and quality of reviews from the past 12 months.
On that list, different cities competed to position themselves on the podium as the most outstanding culinary capital, according to flavor tourists. Between classic European destinations and Asian towns, passing through Caribbean islands and port cities, the one chosen by the users of the platform was Rome.
Its extraordinary gourmet offer, from its oxtail stews and fried artichokes to its fresh pasta and creamy ice cream, were noted in multiple positive reviews that the Italian capital received. AND Rome It is not the only Italian city that has recently received accolades for its gastronomy. In addition to Florence and Napleswhich are part of the list, bologna was named capital of gastronomy last year by the readers of Conde Nast Traveler.
The ranking of culinary references advances with the Island of crete in second position. The heart of Cretan cuisine is made up of fresh and natural foods, usually in season. Traditional cuisine underwent an important change when, in the 1960s, the quality of life of its inhabitants improved and more meat and, ultimately, products derived from animals were incorporated into their diet.
And the legendary Vietnamese capital of Hanoi It is renowned for its unique cuisine, which has both the hallmarks of an ancient city and the richness of being a convergence of regional culinary traditions. Various Hanoian dishes have become famous in the world, such as Nem (spring rolls), Pho and Cha Ca (sautéed fish), they positioned it in third place.
In fourth place, another cuisine from the Italian region appears, the gastronomy of Florence. The renowned capital of the Renaissance is characterized by having an undoubted influence from the Tuscany region, where traditional ingredients such as game meat, legumes, mushrooms, almonds and olive oil are used to result in exquisite dishes considered within of one of the best gastronomy.
Closing the top five, the capital makes its presence where a gastronomy that eclipsed the entire world was created and laid the foundations of current cuisine. From the cheeses that are distributed throughout its geography and savored in restaurants in the capital or even in its interesting bistros, Paris is one of the great banners of European confectionery, with the baba au rhum as one of the most emblematic desserts. Its famous foie gras and its many duck recipes, its rich crêpes, deservedly elevate it to this position.
In the sixth position is located Barcelona. The Catalan capital is not only one of the greatest exponents in terms of tourism in all of Spain, but also has a long list of restaurants where you can enjoy from the most local to the most international cuisines. One of the most renowned is Torres Brothersone of the few three Michelin star restaurants in the Iberian country.
From caldo verde to cataplana, Portuguese gastronomy is a reflection of its culture and way of life. It has its greatest exponent in some delicacies that cannot be ignored on a trip to the westernmost capital of Europe and that places it in seventh place among those recommended by the platform. In the eighth box, is the town that has invented one of the most international, simple and delicious foods that can exist: pizza. However, Naples It is not only the mother city of this dish, it is also the mother city of other exquisite meals based on pasta and seafood.
The curious fact of the list is offered by the representatives of the American continent, the American city of New Orleans, with a gastronomic imprint based on the Cajun and Creole culture, obtained ninth place. While the tenth position was taken by the Jamaican island food. The basis of Jamaican cuisine is given by fish, poultry, rice, vegetables, fruits and spices. For all this, it forms a very healthy diet, since fresh foods are used.
by RN
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