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down our picks for the top 10 american states for foodies
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for this list we're looking at u.s states that offer the widest collection
of diverse eats for those with intrepid taste buds
number 10. florida florida is known for its premium amusement parks and resorts to guarantee
that guests get their money's worth world-class food is part of the experience epcot alone should
really be called world of food with restaurants representing dishes from around the world
if disney world is out of your price range though you can still get an excellent meal in florida
the sunshine state is known for its oranges so whatever you eat for breakfast a tall glass of oj
should hit the spot having the country's highest population of cuban americans florida specializes
in authentic latin american cuisine it's even been speculated that the cuban sandwich originated from
tampa unsurprisingly key west serves a mean key lime pie for dessert number 9 nevada tourists
flock to las vegas for gambling booze and a few other things that we shouldn't mention here
although what happens in vegas stays in vegas there are plenty of restaurants to rave about
asian cuisine is interestingly nevada's specialty with more thai restaurants than we can count meat
lovers can chow down on chicken wings prime rib and thick cheeseburgers where there's a casino
there will most likely be a buffet and vegas most certainly delivers with its large portions
since vegas is all about creating experiences the best restaurants offer an atmospheric setting to
go with your meal be it paris caesar's palace or by the fountains of the bellagio or maybe all
you need is a shrimp cocktail and a slot machine number eight pennsylvania no pennsylvania dish is
more rooted in the state's culture than the philly cheesesteak the succulent meat the melted cheese
the mouth watering grease at the bottom of the bag it's a pennsylvania symbol outside of hoagies
pennsylvania has plenty of other uses for cheese from cheesecake to old forge pizza of course the
cheese is far from the only reason pennsylvania makes this list it's a snack haven surpassing
the other 49 states in pretzel and potato chip production it's also a chocolate capital
with hershey park taking your taste buds on the ultimate roller coaster the chocolate chip cookie
might have been born in massachusetts given pennsylvania's chocolate reputation though
it's also considered the state's official cookie number 7. texas if your town has a texas roadhouse
you might have some preconceived notions about the lone star state's food yes steaks ribs and
chicken all factor into texas culinary identity there's barbecues and then there's texas barbecue
however there's another side to texas cuisine that's not always given center stage we're talking
about tex-mex which fuses the zesty flavors of border states with mexico's most popular dishes
mexico isn't the only country that texas borrows from either inspiration from the czech republic
korea and india can also be found throughout for dessert choose between peanut butter pie or pecan
pie given texas size it should come as no shock that portions are never too small just go easy on
the chili number six oregon anyone looking to eat healthy on their next vacation should consider the
beaver state oregon has gained a hearty reputation for its organic food serving up crisp fruits and
vegetables of all the produce the pear should be at the top of your list it's the state's official
and best-selling tree fruit producing nearly 800 million pairs yearly exploration exploration is
one of oregon's many draws this extends to the cuisine a few states provide a more adventurous
array of food trucks and street foods from asian cuisine to barbecue oregon's food cart scene isn't
just varied but also perfect for eating on the go you can enjoy a plentiful meal while exploring
the state's natural wonders it's a winning combo number five washington when a state is located on
the coast you can usually assume that the seafood will be of the highest quality washington pretty
much blows all others well out of the water from its smoked salmon to fish and chips to bivalves
galore pike place fish market serves with the most succulent fish you'll ever lay eyes on
just be careful not to come face to face with a flying fish the market also produces fresh produce
and meat but we've only scratched the surface to take your palate to even greater heights the
seattle space needles rotating restaurant is a staple or if that's too touristy for your tastes
explore seattle's underground restaurant scene and remember start every day with a cup of coffee
number four louisiana we're all familiar with mardi gras but you might not have known that
the term is french for fat tuesday this reflects the plentiful food that you'll be chowing down on
throughout the festivities although mardi gras only comes once per year the party never ends
in new orleans for foodies there's never a wrong place and time for a bowl of gumbo or jambalaya
southern cuisine doesn't get more delicious than a mix of cajun and creole cooking there's a rustic
warmth to louisiana food that you can usually only find at home starting your day with a plate of
beignets and eating your way to a crawfish dinner louisiana can feel like one big family table
number three illinois the chicago style pizza alone is reason enough to include illinois on
this list the idea of chunky tomatoes atop a mountain of cheese enclosed in thick crust
might sound alien to some once you've gone deep though going back to thin crust can be
an adjustment pizza isn't the only classic dish that illinois has put its own unique signature on
what do you put on a hot dog ketchup mustard maybe some relish if you're feeling frisky
the chicago dog goes all out with chopped onions peppers tomatoes
and a dill pickle to get the most out of your trip visit when the taste of chicago
or chicago food truck festival rolls around you never know where your mouth will take you
number two california variety is what foodies look for above all else of all the us states
two in particular stand out in diverse tastes california is one of them with superlative food
taking inspiration from europe to asia to south of the border the golden state with its amazing
fruit vegetables nuts and so much more goes far beyond food originally from other cultures however
and there's distinct californian flavor and flair in every pizza
taco and sushi roll california has also made game-changing contributions to the food world
mcdonald's in and out burger and big boy are just some of the major chains that got their
start in southern california who knows the little californian burger joint that you've
been trying to keep secret might be the next fast food franchise to take the world by storm
number one new york as varied as california's cuisine scene is new york is home to the um
and is also essentially the united nations of food given new york's history of immigration it
makes sense that so many different foods are now rooted in the big apple numerous cultures have
passed down family recipes throughout generations giving new york authentic tastes whether you're
in the mood for italian chinese or caribbean new york is a melting pot in more ways than one
you could base an entire trip around foodie bucket list items from downing a slice of new york pizza
to browsing a local delicatessen there are of course numerous iconic restaurants like tavern
on the green but the most rewarding new york meals are often the ones you stumble upon by accident
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