Few desserts carry as much regional identity as pie, a format simple enough in concept, a crust and a filling, yet dramatically different depending on which part of the country…
Few foods reveal regional American identity quite like the sandwich, a seemingly simple format that takes on dramatically different personalities depending on where it's made. From the specific bread to…
Ask someone to picture a donut, and most Americans think of the same simple glazed ring, but the country's actual regional donut traditions are considerably richer and more varied, shaped…
Breakfast might be the most regionally distinctive meal in America, shaped by local ingredients, immigrant traditions, and generations of diner culture passed down in specific corners of the country. What…
Ask someone from New York, Chicago, or St. Louis to define "real pizza," and you'll get very different, very passionate answers. That's because American pizza isn't a single dish but…
Ask a barbecue devotee in Texas, Memphis, or the Carolinas what "real" barbecue is, and you'll get very different, very passionate answers. That's because American barbecue isn't a single cuisine…