New York City is cooked.

The top cities for foodies in the US have been revealed — and the Big Apple got burned big time.

The study, which analyzed 182 US cities using 28 key indicators of foodie appeal, went far beyond Michelin stars and prix-fixe menus. Researchers examined everything from grocery costs and restaurant accessibility to farmers’ markets, food festivals, and the diversity of cuisines available. 3

Yet NYC, arguably one of the most diverse food cities on the planet, cracked the list at a disappointing No. 26.

While NYC remains a global culinary icon — home to legendary fine dining, food trucks, and virtually every cuisine imaginable — its sky-high costs and lower affordability scores significantly impacted its ranking. WalletHub’s methodology placed a strong emphasis

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