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In the Wolverine State, you'll find a diner with a BLT so big that it's difficult to wrap your head and mouth around it. The sandwich contains a pound of bacon.
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It's easy to think of mashed potatoes as a savory dish that belongs nowhere near a dessert. However, they can improve the texture of a chocolate cake.
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Philly's famous cheesesteak is named after two of its key ingredients. However, the first version of the sandwich would have been called something different.
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If you were asked to name popular salty snacks, pretzels and chips might come to mind. In parts of the Deep South, the answer would include this boiled food.
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Chef and world traveler Anthony Bourdain revered both authenticity and simplicity in food, so it's no wonder he found this Vietnamese soup second to none.
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Diet Coke fans know their favorite beverage can do no wrong, but did you know that the refreshing zero-calorie drink can work as a primary ingredient in cakes?
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If you've grown tired of boring, basic tuna salad, there are many ways to jazz it up with deeper flavors and exciting textures. Try adding this canned staple!
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With its pleasing sweetness and sunny hue, the orange creamsicle can serve as the perfect inspiration for a fun, simple, and delicious dessert.
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Although European nations like France and Italy may come to mind when you think of cheese, the country that produces the most might come as a surprise.
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If you plan to have a good time in Miami, bring the fun to your taste buds, too. The city has a bakery run by an ex-firefighter who makes great cheesecake.
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Cinematic genius Orson Welles had impeccable taste. The "Citizen Kane" director's regular lunch spot was an LA eatery that shaped California cuisine.
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Featuring pies with unique toppings like salmon roe, this San Francisco eatery founded at the height of the pandemic serves some of best pizza in the U.S.
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Getting spotlighted by Guy Fieri on "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" is a big deal. However, this eatery has a more impressive menu than viewers probably realize.
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Do you love the thought of munching on seafood near a Milwaukee waterway? If so, there's a place located along the Kinnickinnic River you might want to try.
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Enjoyed across generations, hot dogs are the definitive American meal. Although many fast food joints serve them, the wieners at this restaurant are top-notch!
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This unique cake from the 1800s may be named for a variety of wine but it is far from boozy. Lacking frosting, it is the epitome of simple elegance.
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Wisconsin is world-renowned for its first-class dairy products, and one small town in the Badger State wears the crown when it comes to cheese curds.
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While many people associate the Keystone State with the legendary Philly cheesesteak, Pennsylvania has also cemented itself as the world's potato chip capital.
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You might not expect a barbecue restaurant to become famous for serving curly fries. However, this Florida eatery has a special connection to them.
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Simple yet elegant, this royal chicken dish invented for an iconic queen in the 1950s captured the hearts and palates of the world and remains a favorite today.
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The Big Apple is only one part of New York State's culinary story. This city in the Hudson Valley has one of the country's most diverse restaurant scenes.
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Much has changed about the U.S. since the days of the Civil War. However, this Pennsylvania tavern serves as a bridge between the past and present.
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Normally, you improve the taste of hot dogs by slathering a condiment like ketchup or mustard onto them, but there's another way. The key may be in your pantry.
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If you're after great Italian comfort food in Colorado, check out this hidden gem in Denver that serves one of the country's best chicken parmesan sandwiches.
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Cheese might not have existed since the dawn of time, but humans have been producing it for ages. The oldest known example was found in an ancient Chinese tomb.
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Folks who are big on frozen desserts might want to visit the Big Apple. The city is home to an ice cream shop with a wide array of creative flavors.
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Nobody had as much style and class as Frank Sinatra. Despite his fame and wealth, the crooner preferred simple comforts, including this store-bought cake.
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