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player ready...A handful of American cities have earned reputations as top foodie destinations because they have some of the most diverse, rich restaurant scenes in the country. But which place truly has it all when it comes to all the diverse cuisines and restaurant styles out there? Rent.com analyzed data from across the U.S. that included more than 100 different cuisines from Brazilian to brew pub to determine which cities had the most options. Based on this analysis, here are the top 10 foodie cities in America.
#9 (tied) Portland, Oregon
Portland, Oregon, has 74% of major cuisines, with the most popular being American, pizza and deli. Its also home to more than 500 food carts that rival the city’s top restaurants.
#9 (tied) Seattle, Washington
Seattle, Washington, also has 74% of cuisines, with the most popular being American, pizza and deli.
#9 (tied) Houston, Texas
The Lone Star State has a lot more to offer than just amazing barbecue and Tex-Mex. Houston, Texas, has 74% of cuisines, with the most popular being Mexican, American and burgers.
#8 Washington, DC
Washington, DC, has 75% of cuisines, with the most popular being American, deli and New American.
#7 Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada, is known for its opulent dining, but it also has variety with 76% of cuisines. The most popular is American, followed by Mexican and burgers.
#5 (tied) San Diego, California
San Diego, California, has 77% of cuisines, with the most popular being American, Mexican and deli.
#5 (tied) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Along with offering its iconic cheese steaks, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has 77% of cuisines, with the most popular being pizza, American and deli.
#3 (tied) San Francisco, California
Known for its cultural diversity, San Francisco, California, has 80% of cuisines, with the most popular being American, Asian and New American.
#3 (tied) Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California, also has 80% of cuisines, with the most popular being Mexican, American and burgers.
#2 Chicago, Illinois
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Chicago, Illinois, continues to be the Second City, coming in at No. 2. It has 81% of cuisines, with the most popular being American, Mexican and pizza, including its signature deep-dish style.
#1 New York City, New York
From fine dining to food carts, New York City, New York, has it all, with 85% of cuisines. The most popular is American, followed by deli and Italian.