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I've lived in NYC and Buffalo, a reasonably large city 8 hours north of NYC. The two experiences are not at all comparable, particularly with food and diversity
by SolaceQuantum 10y ago
I've lived in NYC and Buffalo, a reasonably large city 8 hours north of NYC. The two experiences are not at all comparable, particularly with food and diversity in culture. Although a large Chinese population exists as international students in Buffalo, you can't get anywhere near the close-as-authentic-as-you-get-in-the-states Chinese food in Buffalo that is available in spades in NYC area(particularly Flushing,Queens). this applies equally to Indian, Ethiopian, etc. cuisine. Many particular specialties that I enjoy aren't available in Buffalo at all.
- humanrebar 10y agoFair enough. But I just ate arugula at a Panera. Fifty years ago Italian was considered "ethnic" food in the American Midwest. It's also worth pointing out that Flushing isn't just down the street for most new Yorkers. Commutes within NYC can be well over an hour and/or two expensive can rides away. I'm just saying the "no culture in the flyover states" meme is long overdue for an update.
- eli_gottlieb 10y agoBy some measures Queens is one of the most diverse places on Earth, so that's not really a fair comparison.