🧑‍🍳 What is one regional US cuisine that you have always wanted, but never had...

[Krimson]

Poke from Hawaii.

Didn't really notice a difference in the poke there and good poke I've had in other places, it all feels good. Really didn't notice a difference in the meal either.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Yeah, I don’t just know if I’d like it or not. Just want to try it Cincinnati style over noodles and everything.

I've never had the desire for it after I saw it had cinnamon in it. And over spaghetti? Doesn't even look appealing served that way. But about a year ago, I had thrown some hotdogs on the grill for dinner. I asked Mrs. Van de Graaff to stop at the store and get a can of chili to throw on top of them on her way home. She didn't know what to get, I told her I didn't care, just one without beans. She comes home with a can of Skyline chili. I hid my disappointment, and though I'd never had it, I knew of the cinnamon rep that went with it. Sure enough, it tasted exactly like I was expecting... like someone put a TBS of cinnamon in it. Wasn't real good and it went to waste. I told the wife why so she wouldn't buy it again. She told me it was the most expensive on the shelf so she figured it was good. I couldn't argue with the logic.

But if I did ever eat it in Cincy, I'd still go with the chili hotdog loaded with cheese over the spaghetti.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

While I know some of it has to do with the water and a lot of it has to do with the high-gluten content of the flour...you'll have a hard time convincing me that a pizza dough that is rolled (Chicago) versus one where it's tossed by hand ... is in any world similar: only by name.

Casagrande...the first time I heard "Cincy chili" was from him talking about Skyline. I understand that it's cloves and cinnamon.

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On and off topic: There was a place in Raleigh Springs Mall (Raleigh, TN, just outside of Memphis) I used to go to in the late 80's. There was something unique about ordering "a slice and a drink" and you were full. I don't know why they chose to serve it on a paper plate: all three corners hung off my 3-4".

Much like Michael Scott, I was a big fan of Sbarro's back in the day. And pretty much any of the copycat style places that tried to follow in their footprints.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

I've had them, (Including Pat's). While on the same trip there, we wound up in Wildwood NJ. There was a little hole in the wall (literally) called "Russo's". It was like a "mom and pop" tupe convenience store that had a walk up window (the hole) in the back (wall) to order Cheesesteaks. Those were some of the finest cheesesteaks I ever had. Yes plural, as I had a sandwich from there every day we were in NJ.
Edit: I just looked them up on "The Google." They seem to have updated and remodeled the building while I was there. I'm an optimistic fellow and will believe, until proven otherwise, that the cheesesteaks are the same.

I'll get up there one day and try them... there's just not much else to lure me to the area other than that, a Phillies game, and some of the history stuff in the area.

 

[Krimson]

Much like Michael Scott, I was a big fan of Sbarro's back in the day. And pretty much any of the copycat style places that tried to follow in their footprints.

Used to be the place to eat in the mall food court.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Cincinnati chili is very overrated IMO. I have had Sky Line and Gold Star and didn’t not care for either.

I would like to try fresh Maine Lobster.

I don’t care for pizza.

Another good choice. We spent several days in ME and I was sampling lobster rolls and lobster bisque at as many places as I could. I didn't realize it until I was there, but their blueberry desserts are a regional specialty too... I love the lobster rolls... both hot and cold. There was a tiny place on the side of the road in one of the coastal towns called Red's that was really good. If you ever get the chance, take a week and visit Maine. Really, really cool place. And close enough to Boston to make 2 trips in 1 out of it (which is what we did).

 

[TerryP]

Much like Michael Scott, I was a big fan of Sbarro's back in the day. And pretty much any of the copycat style places that tried to follow in their footprints.

Damn. There's a memory. The last time I ate in one was in McFarland Mall.

 

[It Takes Eleven]

Philly cheese steak

Same here, but I don't want to go to Philly.

 

[Krimson]

Same here, but I don't want to go to Philly.

Me either, main reason I haven't had one. Of course I can't name a city of that size that I do want to go to in the US.

 

[It Takes Eleven]

Me either, main reason I haven't had one. Of course I can't name a city of that size that I do want to go to in the US.

Yeah, I don't think of food locations, but things I want to see. West of Austin is Fredericksburg, home of the Museum of the Pacific (originally just for Nimitz), supposedly an incredible WWII museum. I could wrap that into a music trip to see as much live music in Austin/Hill Country, and if I take my wife the wine tours would appeal to her.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

Me either, main reason I haven't had one. Of course I can't name a city of that size that I do want to go to in the US.

I would love to go back to San Francisco one more time, but not sure I ever will at this point. Was last out there in 2004 and even then the homeless population was out of control in the tourist areas. Can't imagine how bad it would be now, coupled with increased crime. And it's such a shame, because it's a beautiful city. And to tie it into the theme of this post, a sourdough bread bowl filled with hot clam chowder at Fisherman's Wharf on a cold night is tough to beat.

To me, Philly seems like a filthy city, on par with New Orleans, but without the charm.

 

[PurlJam]

To me, Philly seems like a filthy city, on par with New Orleans, but without the charm.

My experience, never met anyone up there that made me want to go back. When they told me we didn't know shit about bbq in Alabama was about the time I told them Cheeze Whiz sux and doesnt belong on a sammich. Thought I was gonna have to fight my way out.

 

[Krimson]

I would love to go back to San Francisco one more time, but not sure I ever will at this point. Was last out there in 2004 and even then the homeless population was out of control in the tourist areas. Can't imagine how bad it would be now, coupled with increased crime. And it's such a shame, because it's a beautiful city. And to tie it into the theme of this post, a sourdough bread bowl filled with hot clam chowder at Fisherman's Wharf on a cold night is tough to beat.

To me, Philly seems like a filthy city, on par with New Orleans, but without the charm.

We went to San Francisco 2 years ago. Rented a car after hearing about all the issues with car break ins and homeless theft. I was actually surprised at how the city was, wasn't nearly as bad as i expected. Boston, Chicago, and NYC are worse imo. Chowder at fisherman's wharf for lunch and chinatown for dinner. Alcatraz was pretty neat.

Philly does seem filthy as are most NE cities I've been to have been to.

 

[Krimson]

Yeah, I don't think of food locations, but things I want to see. West of Austin is Fredericksburg, home of the Museum of the Pacific (originally just for Nimitz), supposedly an incredible WWII museum. I could wrap that into a music trip to see as much live music in Austin/Hill Country, and if I take my wife the wine tours would appeal to her.

We don't plan our travels just for food for the most part but we do try to sample the local specialties if there are any available, wife and I are both foodies.

 

[Rsedge72]

My experience, never met anyone up there that made me want to go back. When they told me we didn't know shit about bbq in Alabama was about the time I told them Cheeze Whiz sux and doesnt belong on a sammich. Thought I was gonna have to fight my way out.

Yeah the cheeze whiz phillies are awful!!!!
You can get both, next door to each other or across the street. Kinda funny, very few eat both!!!

9D’s pizza in beacon NY was fantastic.

 

[Bamaclam]

Chicago deep dish

Cincinnati chili

Skip the Chili.

 

[Brandon Van de Graaff]

We went to San Francisco 2 years ago. Rented a car after hearing about all the issues with car break ins and homeless theft. I was actually surprised at how the city was, wasn't nearly as bad as i expected. Boston, Chicago, and NYC are worse imo. Chowder at fisherman's wharf for lunch and chinatown for dinner. Alcatraz was pretty neat.

Philly does seem filthy as are most NE cities I've been to have been to.

That's encouraging to hear. Last time, there were a LOT of them around our hotel, which was in the Wharf. I never felt uncomfortable, it was just a nuisance with all the begging and such. Chinatown is an experience for sure, but worth it. We didn't get to do Alcaraz last time, but I'd done it previously years before. Would love to do it again now that I'm older. Last time we were there, we didn't buy tickets in time and the tours sold out before we got a chance to do it.

 

[TerryP]

And I'm talking authentic and preferably within that region.

Mexican food in SW Texas,

I've been thinking about this and I keep coming back; true Tex-Mex. You know the kind of place...you order some black bean soup with a tortilla, topped with Pico, and it doesn't taste like it came from Old El Paso™ .

A real close second goes with the Hawaii theme mentioned earlier. With the right spices, Mediterranean dishes. Now, I have a hard time with "within that region" due to the sex symbol I've become.

 

[Krimson]

I've been thinking about this and I keep coming back; true Tex-Mex. You know the kind of place...you order some black bean soup with a tortilla, topped with Pico, and it doesn't taste like it came from Old El Paso™ .

A real close second goes with the Hawaii theme mentioned earlier. With the right spices, Mediterranean dishes. Now, I have a hard time with "within that region" due to the sex symbol I've become.

Had some really good food in Croatia, Greece, and Turkey but I can't decide if it was really that good or if I thought it was that good because I'd been eating Navy food for 40ish days before having it in each place.

 

[PurlJam]

Had some really good food in Croatia, Greece, and Turkey but I can't decide if it was really that good or if I thought it was that good because I'd been eating Navy food for 40ish days before having it in each place.

I would lean toward it being the Navy food for 40ish days. Those 3 places are notorious for "mystery" meats. Krab, Beaf, Porq and the likes. Never see many cats or dogs around either.