Cities of gastronomy

As Lucknow gets recognised asa UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, here’s a look at the other cities that named for their culinary culture, and what their dinner tables have to offer

- SREYA DEB

LUCKNOW, THE CITY of nawabs, tehzeeb (politeness) and mouthwatering delicacies, has been named in UNESCO's 2025 Creative Cities Network as a notable destination for gastronomy.The UNESCO, which has been releasing this list annually since 2004, recognising different cities across the world for their music, literature, food and art, has this year alongside Lucknow, named nine other cities under the gastronomy category.

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