Iconic foods for different areas

[pulykamell]

@fedman

probably fish tacos, that’s what they brag about

Carne asada fries are said to have originated in San Diego at a place called Lolita’s. (But that is post-1989.)

[fedman]

@pulykamell

Gooey butter cake, too!

and when they were around Hodges Chile Parlor, the “slider?” (if I remember correctly) eggs, hash browns, cheese, hamburger, covered in chile

[silenus]

@fedman

probably fish tacos, that’s what they brag about

@pulykamell

Carne asada fries are said to have originated in San Diego at a place called Lolita’s. (But that is post-1989.)

Eureka! I’ve perfected invisibility!

[dorvann]

Vermont
Ben & Jerrys Ice Cream
Maple Syrup
Maple Sugar Candy
Apples(Apple Pies and Applesauce), Cider(both Sweet and hard)

Maine
Lobster
New England Clambake

Massachusetts
Friendly’s Ice Cream
American chop suey
Boston Baked Bean
Boston Brown Bread
New England Clam Chowder(milk or cream based)
New England Boiled Dinner

I am actually from New Hampshire but for the life of me I can’t think of one food or dish that is specifically asssociated with my state.

[Dewey_Finn]

Connecticut

White clam pizza specifically, and New Haven-style pizza more generally
Lobster rolls
PEZ candy, perhaps

[smithsb]

@txjim

How about the Plate Lunch? A meal consisting of an entree of fish or some form of katsu or other protein, 2 scoops of rice and one scoop of macaroni salad. In my case consumed from food trucks near my office in Mililani or at the Mililani Cafe. Great if you were about to go back to work in the pineapple and cane fields (they still existed on Oahu when I lived there) but not so much for an engineer heading back to the office.

I’ll also add that Zippy’s flaky doughnuts were manna from heaven. When traveling, I’d always pick up a sack on the way to the airport and consume them in front of returning tourists.

To add to lingyi tjim for Hawaiian foods.

Malasadas especially from Leonards. Taro/poi dishes

Hi, also from Mililani.

[Qadgop_the_Mercotan]

@pulykamell

What, no beer brats? Probably the first food I associate with Wisconsin!

When it’s as ubiquitous as the air one breaths, one tends to forget to mention it. It just is.

[Chingon]

Kansas: bierocks

[MrKnowItAll]

@Baker

For the Cincinatti area, it’s a sausage called goetta. The main producer, although not the only one, is a company called Gliers.

Yes, goetta. But don’t forget Cincinnati style chili! It’s the chili sold at Skyline Chili or Gold Star Chili if you have any of those near you. It’s a fine-ground meat chili with light spices and taste of cinnamon and a bit of chocolate. (At least that’s my impression.) Typically it’s served on a bed of spaghetti and topped with a mound of shredded cheddar. Optional additions include kidney beans and onions.

[silenus]

They ain’t optional.

[DinoR]

Toledo, OH - Thanks to MASH, the Tony Packo’s Hungarian hotdog

[MrKnowItAll]

@silenus

They ain’t optional.

I’ll stick with my “three way”, thank you.

[Defensive_Indifference]

@Kent_Clark

St. Louis

Frozen custard
Toasted (actually deep fried) ravioli
Provel cheese

We may not be healthy, but we’re happy!

Also barbecue. I know, every place south of Iowa claims barbecue. But St. Louis has something called “pork steaks” (sliced pork butt) with a local tomato-based sauce that’s notably sweeter than either KC or Memphis style.

@pulykamell

Gooey butter cake, too!

And while I’ve never had one myself, apparently the St. Paul Sandwich is also an iconic local StL concoction.

My wife grew up in Wisconsin and always brings back a Kringle or two when she goes to visit her family.

[pulykamell]

@Defensive_Indifference

And while I’ve never had one myself, apparently the St. Paul Sandwich is also an iconic local StL concoction.

Oh, yes, the egg foo young sandwich. I forgot about that one!

[zbuzz]

Albany

Steamed hams

[What_Exit]

@Chingon

Kansas: bierocks

What is it?

[silenus]

Cabbage and meat stuffed into a ball of yeast dough not unlike a pierogi. Brought to the USA by Russian Mennonite immigrants who settled in Kansas. I used to occasionally find them when I was back working on the old homestead. Haven’t had one in decades.

[bump]

@Doug_Bowe

Can we try Texas?

Frito Pie
Chili Con Carni
Cheese enchaladas

Chili con carne and enchiladas.

I’d say that Texas’ iconic foods are as follows:

[ul]
[li]Barbecue brisket (smoked).[/li][li]Chili con carne (without beans)[/li][li]Tex-Mex in general, not just enchiladas. Fajitas, queso, etc… all fall under here.[/li][li]Chicken fried steak[/li][li]Kolaches, both the sweet and the sausage kind (more properly klobasniky).[/li][/ul]

[silenus]

You are never going to find Kool Aid pickles outside of the South and you will rarely find red beer outside the Midwest. Both sum up their area perfectly.

[What_Exit]

@silenus

You are never going to find Kool Aid pickles outside of the South and you will rarely find red beer outside the Midwest. Both sum up their area perfectly.

What is Red Beer vs. an Irish Red Ale? I love Red Ales.