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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I do like Italian more.

I think the obsession with French cuisine is that it's seen as "fancier" due in large part to Versailles and pre revolutionary France. [/quote]

The French turned cooking into an art. Literally -- the development of haute cuisine paralleled similar evolutions in dance, painting, and poetry, and the culinary arts are considered part of the French cultural tradition in a way similar to ballet or French poetry.

In other words, French cuisine actually was fancier than other culinary traditions, not simply perceived as such. Now, fancy doesn't always mean better, and many culinary traditions with much more humble beginnings have produced extraordinary food. But the French tradition produced food with a level of refinement that you don't see elsewhere. The reason most chefs (worldwide) study French cuisine is that level of refinement, which forces a great attention to detail, the balancing of flavors, and presentation that elevate food from simple nourishment to a full sensory experience.[/quote]
I remain steadfast that other culinary traditions, such as Viennese, Turkish, and Italian are superior and more refined than the French, who just thieved others' tortes and pastries.[/quote]

Where can I eat Turkish food?
The Viennese are wonderful with pastries. The rest of their culinary tradition is a weird mishmash of French, German, and Easter European traditions. It's nothing special, which is why no one ever says "oh, let's go out for Viennese!"

Italian food is of course phenomenal and a good example of a country refining it's native, rustic fare and elevating it to something special. I'll also note that this happened by using French culinary techniques in Italian dishes. It's still distinctly Italian, but I don't know if you get modern Italian food without the French innovations in culinary techniques.

Turkish food is unique in the ways Turkey is unique, a doorway between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Wonderful food in Turkey but if you think the French "stole" their food from other places, uh, I would like you to read some Turkish history and get back to me.[/quote][/quote]

Where can I eat Turkish food (don't say Turkey)[/quote]

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