June 9Jun 9 Another day. Another list. This time it is CNN reporting on Time Out's list of the world's best cities for food in 2026. A number of major changes from 2025. New Orleans was top last year and is now nowhere to be seen. Thailand remains in second place. Medellin has dropped from #3 to #20. Paris, Madrid, Montreal, Shanghai, Lagos, Porto, Jakarta, Marrakech, Cairo, Riyadh, Mumbai, Abu Dhabi, Naples and San Jose have all dropped off the list since last year. That to me seems a great many in just one year. So how is the list drawn up? Time Out claims - “The cities on this list are known for their ingredients, iconic cuisines and deep-rooted food histories that have influenced how people eat around the world,” Gil said in an email to CNN Travel. “They’re not just where food lovers are flocking today; they’re places that have drawn travelers in search of great meals for decades.” To get a clear idea of which cities were foodies’ favorites, Time Out surveyed 24,000 local residents across 150 cities worldwide, questioning them on the quality of restaurants and food, affordability at eateries and the culture of the city. Editors and food experts from Time Out evaluated the findings and only included the highest-ranked city in each country.
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