You can learn a lot about a place, its people and its culture when you partake in its cuisine. Exploring new ingredients and food scenes allows travelers to get an authentic taste (quite literally!) of a destination, while also understanding a region’s history and traditions. If mealtimes are your favorite part of a stay away, then pull up a chair. Here are eight foodie cities to add to your must-visit list in 2023.

Leanne Philip is a content marketing manager at Hilton. She has written for numerous print and digital platforms, including Travel + Leisure, The Atlantan and Barneys New York.