The Best Cities For Food in the United States

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If you thought the Big Apple had absolutely nothing in common with the modest New Mexican city of Santa Fe, think again. After all, New York City may be known for its upscale, headline-making restaurants, but Santa Fe is just as popular for its red and green chilies. “For a small city,” said one T+L reader about Santa Fe, “the restaurant and food selections are outstanding.” Others raved about the unique, regional dishes like carne adovada: braised pork featuring local meat, dried red New Mexican chilies, and Mexican oregano.

1.No. 10: Portland, Maine

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