The 10 hottest destinations for foodies in North America, ranked

For many, eating incredible dishes is just as important as seeing incredible sites.

And for real foodies, it's about discovering the next foodie hotspot before having to spend hours in line for brunch, or having to bribe someone for an elusive reservation.

Discerning eaters spend hours researching their meals, but Gogobot, a travel-planning app and website, did the legwork for us, and just announced the top 10 Rising Star Foodie Destinations as part of its 2016 Foodie Tribe Awards.

Take a look at these cities whose culinary scene is heating up.