Foodie Finds: 10 Surprisingly Great Food Cities From the Editors of Livability.com

(I-Newswire) April 15, 2010 - The editors of Livability.com searched 200 of the most livable cities in America to find the 10 most surprisingly vibrant places for foodies to flex their taste buds. These are cities and towns where gourmands can find undiscovered gems, from farmers markets to independent restaurants to unique hometown favorites. And with unparalleled quality of life in each locale, these aren't just some of the best cities for food—they're great communities for everyone.

“It's no secret to anyone who has dined in these cities, but many people might be surprised that these are some of the best cities for food in America,” says John Hood, Chief Livability Officer for Livability.com. “The closer you are to production, the fresher the food, and that makes all the difference in flavor and food quality. We found great purveyors of local foods in places like Logan, Utah, and Wichita, Kansas. In the hands of skilled chefs, some standard dishes are being remade and really sparkle. Asheville, North Carolina, is so food focused, locals refer to their hometown now as ‘Foodtopia.’”

From new twists on traditional New Mexican cuisine in Albuquerque to Kansas City's Barbecue Society, here are our top 10 best-kept-secret cities for foodies:

1. Traverse City, MI
2. Asheville, NC
3. Boulder, CO
4. Kansas City, MO
5. Walnut Creek, CA
6. Eugene,OR
7. Albuquerque, NM
8. Wichita, KS
9. Logan, UT
10. Pueblo, CO

Representatives from Livability.com are available for interviews, and hi-res photos are available for publication. In-depth information about each community on the list can be found online at Livability.com. For additional top 10 lists, visit www.livability.com/top-ten.

Livability.com showcases America's best places to live, providing an in-depth look at some of the most livable cities in North America. It's also a valuable resource for the moving audience. Content includes original photography, compelling articles and includes tips, advice and how-to info on how to help manage a move. Through a partnership with OnBoard Informatics, Livability provides a relocation audience with access to information about schools, business, real estate, population and community amenities—allowing individuals to make the most informed moving decision possible.

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