'Gastrification', the invasion of the same meals and restaurants everywhere
The standardization of the culinary offer displaces traditional cuisine and makes the gastronomic offer of cities increasingly uniform and impersonal.
A person wanders through the centre of an unfamiliar city in search of a place to eat. They notice familiar sights such as well-known clothing brands, advertisements for popular soft drinks, and fast food chains. The scene is also characterised by restaurants that appear to cater to tourists, and a prevalence of cafes and bars that use the term "authentic" as a marketing claim.
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