Top 10 Global Cities for Food and Drink in 2026 Ranked
Food & Wine polled 400+ culinary pros to rank the world's top food cities in 2026. Hong Kong claims number one for its depth of Cantonese tradition and global innovation.

Food trend coverage on viral recipes, ingredient crazes, grocery innovations, and the TikTok-driven food movements reshaping how America eats and shops.
Food & Wine polled 400+ culinary pros to rank the world's top food cities in 2026. Hong Kong claims number one for its depth of Cantonese tradition and global innovation.

Mang Inasal tops QSR digital engagement as MICHELIN crowns Manila. Inside Filipino dining's most defining year, from drive-thru to starred tasting menus.

Beef tallow, chicken schmaltz, duck fat, and lard are returning to professional and home kitchens. Whole Foods named animal fats a top 2026 trend, chefs cite irreplaceable flavor and texture, and the carnivore-adjacent cultural moment is giving traditional cooking fats new legitimacy.

Viral TikTok baking trends are driving grocery innovation as major brands rush to stock crookie hybrids, butter boards, and Dubai chocolate-inspired treats.

TikTok opens a dedicated food R&D lab in Los Angeles to test viral recipes at scale and collaborate with creators shaping how millions discover new foods.

Pecans are replacing pistachios on menus and in snack aisles nationwide as chefs and food brands embrace their buttery versatility in sweet and savory dishes.

From tinned fish boards to turmeric lattes and mushroom everything, these are the food trends defining restaurant menus and home kitchens across 2026.

Home coffee roasting has grown into a mainstream hobby, with online specialty bean retailers, affordable roasting equipment, and a community of enthusiasts pushing the quality ceiling higher.
