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I'd like to know what "genre" of food(s) each American city is most known for. The food doesn't necessarily have to be ethnic, for example, Philadelphia is known for Philadelphia cheesesteaks. Or how about New York being known for their cheesecakes? Yeah, foods include dessert.
This topic can be a little self-explanatory regarding certain cities like Miami and Los Angeles which have multitudes of hispanics and therefore, Cuban and Mexican food (respectively) are probably what ethnic foods these cities are known for. But what about our more subtle American cities when it comes to what foods they're known for such as Indianapolis, or Minneapolis, or Annapolis? Or even Las Vegas? How about Salt Lake City, where more than half the population is Mormon?
Is Omaha really known for steaks? is Kentucky really known for chicken? We need culinary correctness!
Is Omaha really known for steaks? is Kentucky really known for chicken? We need culinary correctness!
Good topic. A few years ago I was doing some work in Kansas City.
At the end of the day, we went out for dinner. "How about a steak?"
we ask. Blank looks.
"People eat steak at home, most of the restaurants here are seafood"
somebody answered.
And with no disrespect for the late Col. Sanders - Georgia has the best fried chicken.
I'd like to know what "genre" of food(s) each American city is most known for. The food doesn't necessarily have to be ethnic, for example, Philadelphia is known for Philadelphia cheesesteaks. Or how about New York being known for their cheesecakes? Yeah, foods include dessert.
This topic can be a little self-explanatory regarding certain cities like Miami and Los Angeles which have multitudes of hispanics and therefore, Cuban and Mexican food (respectively) are probably what ethnic foods these cities are known for. But what about our more subtle American cities when it comes to what foods they're known for such as Indianapolis, or Minneapolis, or Annapolis? Or even Las Vegas? How about Salt Lake City, where more than half the population is Mormon?
Is Omaha really known for steaks? is Kentucky really known for chicken? We need culinary correctness!
Racine,WI is known for Danish kringle. Makes sense because Racine has a large Danish descended population.
New England clam chowder uses cream while Manhattan clam chowder has a tomato base.
New Orleans, home to Brenan's, Arnaud's and Antoine's. Lot's of oyster and shrimp po' boys. Home to all of that famous Creole food like gumbo, Banana's foster, French bread, cafe au lait, cafe brulot, beignets from Cafe du Monde. That's from the French influences. The Italian influences in New Orleans resulted in the muffaleta, a large sandwich.
Key West is known for Key lime pie. Lovely
Chicago is host to alot of stuff, but the things I know best from Chicago are the deep dish pizzas and fully dressed hot dogs with relish(neon green), onions, a tomato wedge, mustard, the works.
St. Louis - Toasted Ravioli, thin-crust pizza, gooey butter cake, Ted Drewe's frozen custard, Anheuser-Busch
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