MojoMan Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 (edited) EDIT: "Restaurant" means moderate to expensive ($20/person and up without drinks). I vote for SF. Close to impossible to get a bad meal. Bier and Detlef, I'm expecting some good discussion here. Edited October 13, 2005 by MojoMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronvh Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 Seattle hands down. I have been a lot of places, and without a doubt Seattle has the best selection, enviroments, and value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 NYC and it's not even close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 (edited) I vote for SF. Close to impossible to get a bad meal. Bier and Detlef, I'm expecting some good discussion here. 1065464[/snapback] Seattle hands down. I have been a lot of places, and without a doubt Seattle has the best selection, enviroments, and value. 1065469[/snapback] NYC and it's not even close 1065475[/snapback] You have to love getting 3 definitive, no question about it answers. Especially when all three are different. I haven't eaten in Seattle, but I have eaten many places in NY, SF, Boston (like, everywhere), Providence, Philly, Miami, Denver, LA, Chicago, Cinci, Atlanta, and maybe a couple other major cities that I am spacing. I would have to agree that I had the best dining experiences in SF. New York would be second. Boston third, but then again that because I live here and used to eat out at restaurants 5 nights a week... Edited October 13, 2005 by Caveman_Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 Homer vote here: NYC in a landslide. I'd put Chicago second, especially when you're talking Steakhouses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 (edited) You have to love getting 3 definitive, no question about it answers. Especially when all three are different. I haven't eaten in Chicago, but I have eaten many places in NY, SF, Boston (like, everywhere), Providence, Philly, Miami, Denver, LA, Chicago, Cinci, Atlanta, and maybe a couple other major cities that I am spacing. I would have to agree that I had the best dining experiences in SF. New York would be second. Boston third, but then again that because I live here and used to eat out at restaurants 5 nights a week... 1065532[/snapback] Go to Chicago, and you'll change your mind... Steaks, hot dogs, brats/sausages, pizza, heck even the more "ethnic" food (Cuban, Mexican, etc.) is pretty darn good there. I've been to Chicago countless times, and every time I go, I swear the most common of meals tastes better there than anywhere else... Edited October 13, 2005 by darin3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 Chicago and Las Vegas close second. Never ate in NY. LA wasn't all that great. San Diego had good stuff. Jim Croce's Wife's restaurant was great! Maui...just ok. Austin...good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 WHAT? I haven't eaten in Chicago......blah, blah, but I have eaten in Chicago?? Who's talkin here, you or your vertical smile? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmanzzzz Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 this is dum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 Chicago....of those, the least pretentious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sores Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 My guess is that NYC would have to be #1 just based on volume of fine restraunts...but if you are talking restraunts per capita, I can't see how any of these cities would beat out Las Vegas, where every casino on the strip and many off the strip offer several first class dining options all under one roof. Additionally, there are dozens of great places to eat outside of the casinos that locals could share with you if anyone wanted a "locals experience". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 You have to love getting 3 definitive, no question about it answers. Especially when all three are different.1065532[/snapback] eh, it seriously is not close. NYC has by far the greatest ethnic diversity, it attracts the top top chefs, etc. maybe you're likely get a better steak in chicago, a better etouffe in new orleans, a better sourdough in san fran. but i doubt any of them can compare overall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big F'n Dave Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 eh, it seriously is not close. NYC has by far the greatest ethnic diversity, it attracts the top top chefs, etc. maybe you're likely get a better steak in chicago, a better etouffe in new orleans, a better sourdough in san fran. but i doubt any of them can compare overall. 1065676[/snapback] As much as it pains me to agree with Az, he's probably right here. I've never been to NYC, but most experts and critics put it at the top of the list. My homer vote would be for New Orleans, however, and it wouldn't be just for etouffee or gumbo. A ton of fantastic places to eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 Havgin grown up in New England and spending plenty of time in Boston and NYC, I gotta say that DC beats them both. The culture is decidely mixed with no one large ethnic minority dominating. You end up with great food from all over the world (literally) not just from smaller regions around the world. Although NYC has more 5 start restaurants than DC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 (edited) only cities on the list i haven't eaten in are Atlanta, Philly, Dal, memphis. in order: SF NY Sea/Bos NO/LA DC Chi Mia All of the cities are culinary powerhouses: NY- shear # of quality restaurants Sea- fanstastic seafood, beautiful surroundings. Bos- again, very good seafood NO- cajun/creole is electric (so many influences), mystical city LA- chic/trendy, but still very good (plastic- no soul) DC- over last 10 years really came up in the world Chi- top restaurants are sensational (has a lot-o-soul) Mia- cuban/carribean influences are awesome (again- plastic) reason why i didn't list Vegas: great food, but chefs are from all of those other areas. SF- % of high quality restaurants. most innovative cuisine.... it moves the US's food world. also remarkably scenic..... napa/sonoma is close (so access to some of the world's best wines, and when there one feels transported to italy or france).... also has a lot of heart/soul. edit: i am strictly rating fine dining paired with ambiance of the city itself. Edited October 13, 2005 by Bier Meister Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 As much as it pains me to agree with Az, he's probably right here. I've never been to NYC, but most experts and critics put it at the top of the list. My homer vote would be for New Orleans, however, and it wouldn't be just for etouffee or gumbo. A ton of fantastic places to eat. 1065699[/snapback] yeah, new orleans is awesome. and you're right, there's actually a ton of ethnic (and therefore food) diversity there. and actually...historically, i don't think new orleans is very cajun at all. but it is french, italian, creole, latin, carribean...plus the influence of everything coming down the mississippi. definitely one of the top food cities not only in the country but in the world. but NYC is just bigger and a little bit more everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 I don't like Oriental food, I don't like goat so any ayhrab country is out, don't like food from India, I don't like cajun food. So diversity does little for me as far as food goes. Boston was pretty good. I like Mexican food so San Antonio is great. But I'd have to say overall, Madison followed by Elgin, Texas then Austin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 eh, it seriously is not close. NYC has by far the greatest ethnic diversity, it attracts the top top chefs, etc. maybe you're likely get a better steak in chicago, a better etouffe in new orleans, a better sourdough in san fran. but i doubt any of them can compare overall. 1065676[/snapback] As much as Asz thinks he's hot manure and knows everything, I'd have to say he's dead on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_gop_liars Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 Portland OR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sores Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 But I'd have to say overall, Madison followed by Elgin, Texas then Austin. 1065789[/snapback] I am with you on Madison, WI. In no particular order: Cheese Plaza Burgers Parthenon Gyros Brats from the Brathaus (I prefer white...many prefer red) Rocky Roccoco Pizza (in house) Pizza Pit Pizza (delivered) Popcorn in the window of the Pub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 Prior to Rita that was a no brainer, it was New Orleans. Now, I'm really not sure. Most large metropolitan areas offer about the same thing. Sure some San Antonio might have better Mexican food, and San Fran might have better Chinease food, and New York might have better Italian, Madison might have better brats, and Philly might have better cheese steaks, Dallas and KC might have better BBQ, but overall with the exception of what NO used to be, all Metropolitan areas offer about the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 (edited) My favorites: New Orleans LA New York Chicago Seattle St. Louis (you'd be surprised) Oahu Naples Edited October 13, 2005 by twiley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoMan Posted October 13, 2005 Author Share Posted October 13, 2005 Prior to Rita that was a no brainer, it was New Orleans. Now, I'm really not sure. Most large metropolitan areas offer about the same thing. Sure some San Antonio might have better Mexican food, and San Fran might have better Chinease food, and New York might have better Italian, Madison might have better brats, and Philly might have better cheese steaks, Dallas and KC might have better BBQ, but overall with the exception of what NO used to be, all Metropolitan areas offer about the same. 1065997[/snapback] Perch, with all respect, I have to disagree. I do not mean to dis any communities here. IMO, any city's speciality (eg cheesesteaks in Philly, brats in Milwaukee) are great. However, some cities such as San Fran and Seattle are foodie cities. Like-minded people flock there. It's like comparing France to England at times. The French take a lot of interest in food. Their food is good. English food is generally sh!ct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 Go to Chicago, and you'll change your mind... Steaks, hot dogs, brats/sausages, pizza, heck even the more "ethnic" food (Cuban, Mexican, etc.) is pretty darn good there. I've been to Chicago countless times, and every time I go, I swear the most common of meals tastes better there than anywhere else... 1065550[/snapback] I meant Seattle.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driveby Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 I am with you on Madison, WI. In no particular order: Cheese Plaza Burgers Parthenon Gyros Brats from the Brathaus (I prefer white...many prefer red) Rocky Roccoco Pizza (in house) Pizza Pit Pizza (delivered) Popcorn in the window of the Pub 1065954[/snapback] Friday fish fry at the Stamm House Culvers And for desert a whipped cream cake from Lanes Bakery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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