What do the average citizens of the city states eat?
I would love to hear what the lore masters of the forum know about the foods of the 3 cities. As odd as it may sound, it's these types of details that help me connect with the game world.
My guesses:
Gridania
Well-to-do - Game. The presence of poachers could mean that the elementals don't let anyone have big game, but I'm betting not.
Rank and file - Roots and small critters (birds, rodents), and river fish. Stews And gruel. Gruel is universal I suspect.
Ul'dah
Well-to-do - Imported foods. The more complicated it is to get, the better. Imported foods that are a pain to get even in their home region? Best. More expensive = Better.
Rank and file - I'm suspicious that the lower orders of Ul'dah eat the worst of all the city states. Meat may come from indigenous pest creatures (marmots, tuco-tuco) and knowing the brass blades, even these may require a special license that you have to have before you can hunt.
Limsa Lominsa
Well-to-do - Not fish. You'd probably see more bison and boar on the wealthy tables.
Rank and file - seafood, and likely not the good stuff. Oysters (these were cheap fare once), herring, seafood pies and stews.