The 10 hottest destinations for foodies in North America, ranked

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For many, eating incredible dishes is just as important as seeing incredible sites.

And for real foodies, it's about discovering the next foodie hotspot before having to spend hours in line for brunch, or having to bribe someone for an elusive reservation.

Discerning eaters spend hours researching their meals, but Gogobot, a travel-planning app and website, did the legwork for us, and just announced the top 10 Rising Star Foodie Destinations as part of its 2016 Foodie Tribe Awards.

Take a look at these cities whose culinary scene is heating up.

10. Phoenix, Arizona

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For decades, Phoenix boasted mostly chain restaurants and sandwich shops, but as its population grows, so does the demand for better culinary offerings. The desert town is attracting more and more ambitious, award-winning chefs to the area, who are putting a new twist on Southwestern cuisine.

9. Detroit, Michigan

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As the city aims to revitalize itself, so does its culinary scene. According to the Michigan Restaurant Association, statewide projected restaurant sales for 2016 will grow by 4.8 percent, as new restaurants are opening left and right.

8. Vancouver, Canada

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Local produce, sustainability, and seafood are at the center of Vancouver's burgeoning restaurant scene.

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