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There seems to be some correlation with how NIMBY a city is, and its access to diversified food options. (And probably entrepreneurship in general?)

Similarly, I would expect that the greater the dependence a city has on cars, the less diverse their food options are (leaning heavily into fast food.)

Houston standing out makes sense though. Despite its insane car infrastructure, I believe there are comparatively few restrictions on property use.

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> There seems to be some correlation with how NIMBY a city is, and its access to diversified food options.

How are you measuring NIMBYness?

> Similarly, I would expect that the greater the dependence a city has on cars

I believe, this is simply if not reversed. A city with a good car infrastructure is far more likely to have niche restaurants, because people can easily _get_ there.

Evidence? A city with good _pedestrian_ infrastructure has more people near restaurants without having to drive to begin with. See: New York.

But what are the chances that enough people who like a particular niche cuisine will live near the restaurant?

NYC certainly has a lot of exotic restaurants, but most restaurants there are pretty boring. And NYC is pretty much at the high end of the density spectrum.

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