The 17 best US cities for people who really like to eat

One of the most exciting ways to explore a city is through its cuisine - just ask a foodie.

Food and drink rating site Zagat asked editors around the country to make a case for the US city they believe had the biggest year in food. The editors looked at new openings, award-recognition, and national media attention to determine which cities had the most victorious years. The final list ranks the 17 best food cities in the country.

From LA's legendary Mexican fare to NYC's award-winning chicken sandwich here's what went down this year in the best food cities in America.