Hungry? Here Are 2022's Best Foodie Cities in America
When many people think of a foodie, they think of someone who enjoys food. But being a foodie is so much more. It’s a lifestyle.
Not only do foodies enjoy dining on gourmet food, but they also enjoy discovering flavors and combinations that are new and exciting wherever they can find them, according to WalletHub.
The average foodie knows where all the best restaurants in their hometown are located, and is all about visiting food festivals.
In fact, foodies don’t even think twice about visiting another city or even another country just to explore the food that is offered there — to name just a few characteristics of a true foodie, according to Delish.com.
It’s an unfortunate fact that inflation has caused quite the spike in connection to restaurant dining and even grocery shopping over the past year. Prices are about 8 percent higher this year compared to last year for eating out, and about 8.3 percent higher for groceries, according to the Consumer Price Index.
So foodies who are looking for delectable delights that won’t take a major bite out of their budget might want to consider visiting one of the below cities for their next taste bud adventure. These top 20 cities offer the best diversity, accessibility and quality at the most affordable price, according to WalletHub.
- Portland, Oregon
- Orlando, Florida
- Miami, Florida
- San Francisco, California
- Austin, Texas
- Sacramento, California
- Seattle, Washington
- Tampa, Florida
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- San Diego, California
- Denver, Colorado
- Chicago, Illinois
- Washington, D.C.
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Los Angeles, California
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Portland, Maine
- New York, New York
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Oakland, California
Perhaps Tampa, Florida is the most surprising, but there are actually quite a few options there to explore.
Foodies also enjoy discovering new entrees and food combinations through cooking in their own kitchen.
Since eating out has gotten expensive, many foodies are also starting to think more along the lines of designing their own culinary delights on a more regular basis. And of course, much of the fun in that is in being able to share it with good friends.
“People are experimenting with dishes more than ever before. As a result, the term ‘foodie’ has become more and more popular and trendy,” Brandt Maybury, Taste Specialist at Green & Black’s Organic told The Scotsman news.
“Anyone can call themselves one, but it seems there are certain criteria you need to meet before you can really be considered a ‘true foodie’.
“Regardless, everyone can enjoy food, cooking and experimenting with different ingredients,” he said.
