In my opinion, the so-called gastronomic desert refers to a place where the region lacks specialty cuisine or has an underdeveloped gastronomic culture. In my mind, no city is a complete culinary desert, but some cities have a relatively low culinary culture and standard.

First of all, I would like to talk about some small towns or remote areas, where the economy and population are relatively small and therefore the food and beverage industry is relatively underdeveloped. In these places, you may only be able to get relatively simple home-cooked food or noodle dishes, and there are no specialties. However, even in these places, there are some very tasty snacks or local specialties, such as cold skin and meat buns, which are not as colorful as those in big cities, but have their own flavors and characteristics.

Secondly, some emerging cities or less developed cities may also be relatively lacking in specialty foods as the restaurant industry is not yet fully developed. These cities may offer more Western-style fast food or simple snacks, and lack more upscale and distinctive dining venues and culinary culture. However, these cities also have the opportunity to gradually develop and discover their own unique culinary culture in the future.

Finally, even some major cities may have culinary deserts. This is mainly because some areas may be overly commercialized, with the restaurant industry becoming dominated by large chain restaurants and specialty foods being diluted or even disappearing. In addition, some regions may also lack attention to ingredients and cooking skills, resulting in a relatively low level of culinary culture.

Overall, every city has its own culinary culture and specialties, but some places may not be developed enough or may not pay enough attention to culinary culture, leading to the phenomenon of culinary deserts. However, even in seemingly deserted places, very tasty snacks and local specialties may be found, which just need to be discovered and savored.