The United Plates of America
1/10The United Plates of America
Whether it's a slice of just-baked cherry pie in Michigan, an oyster and bacon sandwich in Louisiana, or a glass of rhubarb and strawberry punch in Rhode Island, there's always something delicious just around the corner in America. Here's our definitive state-by-state list of the best dishes, drinks, and ingredients that make up our foodie nation.
2/10New York
WHAT TO BUY: Smokra (smoked okra) from Rick's Picks; 212-358-0428
WHAT TO EAT:
Pastrami sandwich at Katz's Delicatessen, 205 E. Houston St., New York; 212-254-2246WHAT TO DRINK:
A Manhattan at Keens Steakhouse, 72 W. 36th St., New York; 212-947-3636
3/10Hawaii
WHAT TO BUY: Hawaiian alaea sea salt at Hawaiian Specialty Salt Co.; 808-965-8076
WHAT TO EAT:
Original loco moco at Ken's House of Pancakes, 1730 Kamehameha Ave., Hilo, Hawaii; 808-935-8711WHAT TO DRINK:
Shave ice at Hamura's Saimin Stand, 2956 Kress St., Lihue, Kauai; 808-245-3271
4/10Texas
WHAT TO BUY: Greenberg Smoked Turkeys slow-cooked over a hickory fire, 221 McMurrey Dr., Tyler; 903-595-0725
WHAT TO EAT:
Chicken-fried rib-eye steak at The Leakey Feed Lot, 547 U.S. Hwy. 83 S.; 830-232-5919WHAT TO DRINK:
Tito's Handmade Vodka
5/10Michigan
WHAT TO BUY: Hot Cheese Crunchy Chips from Better Made Snack Foods 10148 Gratiot Ave., Detroit; 800-332-2394
WHAT TO EAT:
A slice of cherry pie at The Cherry Hut Restaurant, 211 N. Michigan Ave., Beulah; 231-882-4431WHAT TO DRINK:
Bell's Porter from Bell's Brewery at Bell's Eccentric Café, 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo; 269-382-2332
6/10Alabama
WHAT TO BUY: Conecuh Hickory Smoked Sausage from Conecuh Sausage Co. 800-726-0507
WHAT TO EAT:
Barbecue chicken with white sauce at Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, 1715 Sixth Ave. SE, Decatur; 256-350-6969WHAT TO DRINK:
Milo's Famous Tea at Milo's Hamburgers, multiple Alabama locations; 205-871-2000
7/10North Carolina
WHAT TO BUY: Country ham from A.B. Vannoy Hams 1008 S. Jefferson Ave., West Jefferson; 336-246-6818
WHAT TO EAT:
Barbecue and stew plate at Allen & Son Barbeque, 6203 Millhouse Rd., Chapel Hill; 919-942-7576WHAT TO DRINK:
Cheerwine, a cherry-flavored soda traditionally paired with barbecue widely available; 800-849-7632
8/10Idaho
WHAT TO BUY: Golden Honey Russian Mustard from the Saucy Sisters; 208-251-2192
WHAT TO EAT:
Pan-seared Idaho trout with wild Idaho rice and beurre blanc at Red Feather Lounge, 246 N. Eighth St., Boise; 208-429-6340WHAT TO DRINK:
2006 Blauer Zweigelt from Snake River Winery, 786 W. Broad St., Boise; 208-722-5858
9/10Utah
WHAT TO BUY: Lavender- and espresso-laced Barely Buzzed Cheddar from Beehive Cheese Co., 2440 E. 6600 S., Unit 8, Uintah; 801-476-0900
WHAT TO EAT:
A bowl of green chile and juniper lamb posole with a blue cornmeal and brown sugar muffin at Hell's Backbone Grill, Boulder Mountain Lodge, 20 N. Hwy. 12, Boulder; 435-335-7464WHAT TO DRINK:
Rendezvous Rye Whiskey from High West Distillery, 3555 W. 1500 S., Salt Lake City; 801-972-2566
10/10Minnesota
WHAT TO BUY: Lake Superior brown-sugar-cured smoked trout, from Lou's Fish House 1319 Hwy. 61, Two Harbors; 218-834-5254
WHAT TO EAT: Jucy Lucy hamburger at Matt's Bar, 3500 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis; 612-722-7072
WHAT TO DRINK: A cold bottle of Schell's Pilsner at August Schell Brewing Co., 1860 Schell Rd., New Ulm; 800-770-5020
