Choose the meaning of the underlined foreign word, from the options below:

We sampled the local CUISINE.

method of cooking at a particular place

The correct answer is Option (3) - method of cooking at a particular place

The correct meaning of the underlined foreign word "cuisine" is: Method of cooking at a particular place

Other options are not correct:

Method of eating at a particular place: While table manners or etiquette might vary by location, "cuisine" specifically refers to the cooking styles and ingredients.
An inn at a particular place: "Cuisine" is not related to lodging or accommodation.
A motel at a particular place: Similar to "inn," "cuisine" is not connected to places to stay.