Two city staples, the celery-salted Chicago dog and infamous deep-dish pizza are only a portion of the Windy City's culinary options. High-class cooking and "Techno food" - haute cuisine with an avant-garde twist - are popping up everywhere thanks to extremely innovative Chicago chefs.
BBQ and Mexican food are major draws of this Southern city, but few people know about the excellent Vietnamese restaurants that pepper the town thanks to the large local population. Houston just happens to be situated mere miles from the Louisiana border, so it's got Creole and Cajun cooking that can't be beat, too.
Eating in LA is all about being seen, and with a plethora of sushi, classic Californian, and bustling Mexican restaurants you are sure to be out and about every night of your trip.
If cocktails, celebrity sightings, and unbeatable Cuban food are a few of your favorite things, Miami is the place to be. Fresh seafood and beachside dining round out the bill of fare.
No other city compares to the Big Apple. From myriad street vendors to costly tasting menus, and restaurants specializing in food from Alsace to Zimbabwe and everything in between, any visitor will find a taste that truly suits them.
This city of brotherly love is home to the world-famous cheesesteak, but restaurants from famous chefs, such as Iron Chef Morimoto, and high-concept eateries (think feasting inside a "pod") make it a major dining destination.
Situated just a few hours from the Mexican border, it's no surprise that San Diego has some of the nation's freshest Mex, supreme fish tacos, and plenty of outdoor dining.
Proximity to the bountiful Pacific makes Seattle a fish-lover's haven. Fresh catches, great coffee, some Asian influence, and a passion for local ingredients are just a few reasons Seattle's dining scene is always in style.
