THE 10 BEST GASTRONOMIC DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD
THE 10 BEST GASTRONOMIC DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD
1.ITALY
The most international of the world's cuisines (where is there not a pizzeria or a trattoria to enjoy a good pizza or a delicious pasta dish?) Has its almost immovable base in Mediterranean products, which it takes several turns of the screw to make it one of the most appreciated. Despite its variety - Lombard cuisine hardly resembles Sicilian cuisine - Italian gastronomy is characterized by the essential, by condensing the aromas and flavors of its closest ingredients (remember that slow food has its cradle in Tuscany).
2.GREECE
The essence of the Mediterranean is the basis of Greek gastronomy made with fresh ingredients such as tomatoes, potatoes, goat cheese or fish, and always seasoned with olive oil. Salads, gyros (roast meat), soups or the famous musaka (lasagna with aubergines) cannot be missed on a trip to the Hellenic country.
3.SPAIN
Each corner of Spain produces, elaborates and consumes different gastronomic specialties that, although they are very different from each other, have several common denominators such as the use of local ingredients, the profusion and mixture of flavors, as well as the challenge of modernizing recipes until turn them into dishes of international fame. The Basque Country and Catalonia are at the fore in terms of sophistication and gastronomic excellence, but we must not forget the delicious products from the rest of Spain such as Extremadura ham, Galician seafood and the wide range of wines from all over the territory.
4.MEXICO
If you like spicy, this is your food. Mexican is one of the richest, most elaborate and popular cuisines in the world. Just remember some of its more traditional dishes: guacamole, nachos, quesadillas, mole enchiladas, fajitas, flautas, carnitas, chicken and guacamole tacos, tamales ... that once tasted, are not forgotten. The secret is the mixture of the different cuisines that coexist in its territory, starting with that of its ancient inhabitants, Mayans and Aztecs, Spanish and North American, and the use of local products, especially the great variety of chili peppers that define the flavor. of their dishes
5.FRANCE
For years it has been the emblem of the great world cuisine, and since 2010, its gastronomy has been part of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity, which gives an idea of the importance that food has in this country and the great influence it exerts on everything the world. In addition to the use of high-quality products, French cuisine is characterized by its constant innovation and because in France the act of eating goes further and becomes a social act of great relevance. In the French territory you can find numerous restaurants distinguished with Michelin stars, but also countless small bistros where they serve the best delights of French cuisine.
6.PERU
Hailed by many as the best culinary destination in the world, in 2014 it received the World Travel Awards for the richness, originality and diversity of its gastronomy and for the business endeavor that promotes it. Lima, the capital, is home to a good handful of renowned restaurants, but anywhere in the country you can enjoy the inspired Peruvian recipes that have ceviche (raw and marinated fish), ají de gallina and caramelized shrimp, three of which are its most traditional and innovative specialties.
7.THAILAND
Crossroads between India, China and Oceania, Thailand has captured the best of the gastronomy of those countries and has incorporated it into its cuisine that is characterized by the mixture of acidic, salty, spicy and sweet flavors and by the abundance of seasonings. . To the many nuances of its dishes must be added the presentation, which is of great importance in this territory. Its most international dishes are Pad Thai, Tom Kha Gai, Nevayum or Khao Mangal.
8.COPENHAGEN
When it comes to gastronomic destinations, it is inevitable to think of the wonders of French, Spanish or Italian cuisine. However, to find one of the great gastronomic capitals of the world you have to look north: Copenhagen, the city in the world with the most Michelin stars, no less than 17, spread over 15 restaurants.
9.NEW YORK
The capital of the world, of diversity and miscegenation, provides all the cuisines in one. A walk through the streets of Brooklyn and Manhattan offers endless possibilities with the best of Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian cuisine and a long list of nationalities. Those who like genuinely North American cuisine will also find the restaurant where they can taste the best half-kilo hamburgers accompanied by tender and crunchy fries.
10.JAPAN
The well-known sushi, made from rice and various fresh ingredients such as fish or seafood, is just a small part of the extensive Japanese cuisine. Soups, marinated meats, other specialties based on rice and fish such as maki, also tempuras and all kinds of vegetables cooked al dente ... today they can be enjoyed almost anywhere in the world, although they will always taste better if we eat them in one from the many food markets on the streets of Tokyo.