4 Great Places To Eat In 2022

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They're wonderful, too, but good cuisine can be found anywhere.Meals served at a destination are unique.They entice visitors away from their daily routines and go-to takeaway restaurants with flavors that can't be copied, service that can't be matched, and, most importantly, a story that can't be told anywhere else.From Guadalajara to Markham, Saint-Martin to Orange County — yes, that Orange County — the cities, islands, neighborhoods, and regions that top our list of locations we want to dine in 2022 span the globe, and their cuisines range from naslemak to puffy tacos to conche Creole. But each one has a compelling story to tell, making it a compelling reason to go right now.These tales are presented by a diverse ensemble of chefs, home cooks, street hawkers, and restaurateurs, all of whom inspire us to travel while making meals that inspire us to eat.

There's the Argentine opera singer offering japchae con carne, the Berkshires pizzaiolo making wildyeasted pies, Dubai's self-proclaimed first Arab pitmaster smoking Texas-style beef, and the photographer setting omakase lunches on a gorgeous Malaysian rice paddy.The chatty couple dividing coconuts on a busy Saint-Martin street corner, the refugees preparing peanut butter curry cookies at a nonprofit outside Atlanta, the chef delivering katsusandos around St. Louis from a tiny Japanese fire truck, and so on. These stories depict cities that have emerged from the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic with their food traditions not just intact, but thriving — places where chefs gamely pivot to clients' needs, restaurant workers cheer each other up, and generous spirits persist.They've shown that they're resistant to the virus, if not completely immune to it.We're still worried about the pandemic's trajectory and cautious about our impact on global health; yet, we're even more impressed by the many ways that food communities around the world have risen to meet the challenge full on — and come out offering food that's undeniably wonderful.These are the 13 places we're most enthusiastic to visit and eat when we have the opportunity.

COVID-19 has reached every nook and cranny of the earth.

This isn't a list of Edens where you may get away from the infection, nor is it an invitation to disregard community well-being.It's far from certain that these locations will be open to visitors in 2022.Before making any travel plans, check with local health organizations for any updates.Travel with caution. Eat healthily.

Guadalajara New Mexico

The new Mexico City is Guadalajara.After years of being overshadowed by Tapatos is on the verge of claiming the title of gastronomic capital of Mexico.Celebrity chefs are attracting foreign diners and building on their parents' success, thanks to funding from the local tech and tequila sectors.

The city's famous taquerias fondas, and street cuisine, as well as Jalisco's ancestral agave drinks, are fueling the buzz. Mariscos, fiery tortasahogadas bathed in explosive Yahualica chile salsa, and antojitos (snacks) like as red and green enchiladas and crunchy tacos dorados are also popular. Then there's birria, which may be found at both prestigious establishments and street markets. While strolling through the city, the fragrances of chiles, tomatoes, and spices arouse the senses, and young inhabitants can be heard toasting the invigorated dining scene. Obtain a glass. Bill Esparza (Bill Esparza) (Bill Esparza)

Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

Listen to what Kuala Lumpur has to say.The streets are alive with hawkers sharing cheerful chatter, utensils ricocheting off woks, chendol trucks rumbling by, and customers chatting excitedly at tables spilling out of open-air eateries on most days.Then, in 2020, an eerie silence fell over the city, broken only by sporadic footfall echoing through lonely alleyways.

The food and beverage industry was caught off guard by the lockdown s and even as businesses shifted to delivery, they experienced shortages of containers and delivery riders, as well as other obstacles. However, the sounds of dining returned, along with some new ones:

Home bakers zipped by with bite-sized Nyonyakueh, private chefs greeted guests cordially for home-cooked meals, and proud residents showcased nasilemak and char kueyteow platters. Locals and foreigners alike refilled the streets, not only in the city center but also in vibrant suburbs and coastal enclaves, bringing back the smells, views, sensations, and, of course, tastes. Kuala Lumpur, it appears, is starving for visitors. Ian Poh JinTze (Ian Poh Jin Tze)

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Saint-Martin Caribbean

The tourism board of Saint-Martin has designated 2022 as the year of gastronomy, signaling that the eating business is recovering from both Hurricane Irma in 2017 and the COVID-19 pandemic. The optimism is well-founded; the island's eateries, from fine dining to beach bars, are thriving, serving specalties like acra salt cod fritters with Champagne in honor of the island's Creole and French cuisines.

Unlike some nearby Caribbean destinations (such as the popular Dutch half of the island, which is crowded with cruise ships and casinos), eating well in French Saint-Martin may feel straightforward, even on a budget. Warm johnnycakes, guava turnovers, or pain auchocolat help you wake up with a fragrant herbal bush tea and warm johnnycakes, guava turnovers, or pain auchocolat. Taste the ocean's bounty for lunch, whether it's a splurge feast of fresh spiny lobster with crisp frites or a low-cost plate of coconut shrimp or conch Creole from a beachsidelolo. Then it's straight to the bar for beef samosas and gigantic blended cocktails. Dinner will be goat curry or a new tasting menu, with Cuban cigars and aged rhumagricole to follow. Maria C. Hunt is a writer who lives in the United States.

SAN ANTONIO TEXAS

San Antonio, while being named after the patron saint of lost things, excels at preserving its history. The city is home to an array of ancient cultural landmarks, as well as institutions of tacos, barbecue, and other cuisine traditions, from the Alamo to the River Walk.

Homegrown favorites like Ray's Drive Inn (home of the puffy taco) and Schilos delicatessen (providing German-style deli meats since 1917), as well as decades-old local chains like Bill Miller Bar-B-Q and Burger Boy, are still popular among diners.

San Antonio has welcomed change while remaining true to its heritage during the last ten years. Consider the Pearl: after the Culinary Institute of America opened in 2008, the mixed-use development became a magnet for dining, with Southrleigh Fine Food & Brewery serving Southern coastal fare and Best Quality Daughter serving modern Asian American cuisine. Similarly, restaurants like Little Em's Oyster Bar and Battalion are becoming must-visits for splurging lunches in Southtown. Anna Rocha is a Brazilian actress who was born in Brazil

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Markham Canada

For a decade, construction has sprawled across Markham, always augmenting the suburban Toronto enclave. These new buildings provided space for new immigrants, further diversifying a complex community, and for thriving local restaurants to expand.

Those establishments, which range from high-end Chinese restaurants to strip-mall Hakka noodles to Afghani kebab shops, focus on Asian cuisines. It's no surprise that David Chang, who owns several restaurants in the city, is a fan.

The epidemic of anti-Asian hatred that swept the United States during the pandemic didn't spare Canada, and much of the xenophobic invective was directed at service industry workers. At the same time, Toronto enacted a ban on indoor dining that was more stringent than that of other major cities. However, when Ontario abolished most capacity restrictions in October, it jolted restaurants, cafes, and bars awake. The neighborhood's rocket boom has returned, and joints are jumping once more. Make a point of visiting Markham on your next vacation to Toronto; instead, arrange your entire trip around it.

St. Louis Missouri

"St. Louis has made it into America's top 15 restaurant destinations." This is the sort of thing you'd hear at a cocktail party in the last few years when folks "found" the Midwest's culinary powerhouse. In this case, I heard it from renowned restaurateur Danny Meyer, a Lou native with a lot of knowledge. "The reason for this is that the chef and restaurateur community is so united and committed to making their city shine," he explained.

It wasn't the national media that helped the scene take off, but rather local cooks who share a same ethos: the community grows stronger via mutual support and mentorship, while everyone achieves personal success. When a city adopts this ideology, it becomes radical. Competitors function as though they were one large restaurant chain. Established chefs, such as Qui Tran, the veteran owner of Nudo House and Mai Lee, collaborate with up-and-comers, such as Kurt Bellon's mobile Japanese sando shop Izumi, to drive visibility and investment while keeping the dining scene fresh.

Immigrant-owned enterprises like Chiang Mai, Akar, and Diana's Bakery thrive on the shared notion that the greatest way to honor cuisines is via respect and self-representation.

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