Buffalo

Buffalo, New York tops the list of best foodie cities in America. Buffalo, New York, is a humble rust-belt city that also serves up authentic Polish food, beef on weck, and, of course, its signature Buffalo chicken wings. According to the National Chicken Council, these treats, also known as Buffalo wings or simply wings, were created as a happy accident at Anchor Bar. For its classic flavor, the popular finger food relies on a delicate balance of spicy hot sauce, butter, and cool blue cheese. Although five-alarm deep-fried wings are a traditional Buffalonian treat, they can also be ordered mild or medium.

Another hometown favorite is beef on weck, which consists of thinly sliced beef, horseradish, and a Kaiser roll. Add some beef au jus for a messy but heavenly sandwich you'll fall in love with. Buffalo's large Polish population serves up authentic pierogi, placek, and golabki that taste like they came straight from your babcia's Warsaw kitchen. For authentic, tasty Polish cuisine, visit the city's East Side Broadway Market.

Location: Western New York