Cuisine, cooking, gastronomy, which to use when referring to local food
I need to describe a trip.
I enjoyed local food , is correct.But could I rephrase it more formally?

I like to try different cuisine when I travel .

The country traditional cuisine.
Thank you

Question

Cuisine, cooking, gastronomy, which to use when referring to local food
I need to describe a trip.
I enjoyed local food , is correct.But could I rephrase it more formally?

I like to try different cuisine when I travel .

The country traditional cuisine.
Thank you

Answer

In the United States, the most common word is "cuisine." It is a respectful word suggesting restaurant fare. "Cooking" is common and sounds more casual and affectionate.