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the art or style of preparing food (as in a specified region)
spent several years in Tuscany mastering Italian cuisine
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Recent Examples of cuisines
Set overlooking a serene pond and garden, the Diwan restaurant features a menu inspired by the flavors of the cuisines of Turkey, Iran, North Africa, Central Asia, and India.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Co-owner Jennifer Feltham hopes that Sonoratown’s recognition — as well as other recent inclusions, such as the March addition of Lugya’h — means that the guide is representing more taquerias or Mexican regional cuisines.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
That diversity is reflected in the country’s landscapes—from desert canyons to alpine peaks and coastal shores—as well as in its regional cuisines, local traditions, and one-of-a-kind experiences.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
How has Spanish cooking influenced or been influenced by other cuisines?
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 19 May 2026
Legumes have long been a central feature of many cuisines, from dal in India and other South Asian countries to the beans-and-rice dishes common across Latin America and beyond.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 18 May 2026
Six Senses La Sagesse has three onsite restaurants, including SeaFire, which serves Caribbean and South American cuisines.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Food vendors at Artscape Artscape will also feature diverse menus from local restaurants, including African, Asian Fusion, Soul Food, Caribbean, Thai cuisines and more.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The festival includes an outdoor carnival with rides, games, and vendors offering savory dishes, beverages and desserts from Afghan, Palestinian, Egyptian, Yemeni and Pakistani cuisines.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Co-owner Jennifer Feltham hopes that Sonoratown’s recognition — as well as other recent inclusions, such as the March addition of Lugya’h — means that the guide is representing more taquerias or Mexican regional cuisines.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
That diversity is reflected in the country’s landscapes—from desert canyons to alpine peaks and coastal shores—as well as in its regional cuisines, local traditions, and one-of-a-kind experiences.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
How has Spanish cooking influenced or been influenced by other cuisines?
—Peter Larsen, Daily News, 19 May 2026
Legumes have long been a central feature of many cuisines, from dal in India and other South Asian countries to the beans-and-rice dishes common across Latin America and beyond.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 18 May 2026
Six Senses La Sagesse has three onsite restaurants, including SeaFire, which serves Caribbean and South American cuisines.
—Taryn White, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Food vendors at Artscape Artscape will also feature diverse menus from local restaurants, including African, Asian Fusion, Soul Food, Caribbean, Thai cuisines and more.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The festival includes an outdoor carnival with rides, games, and vendors offering savory dishes, beverages and desserts from Afghan, Palestinian, Egyptian, Yemeni and Pakistani cuisines.
—Mona Darwish, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
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“Cuisines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuisines. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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