Iconic Foods in 50 States
The iconic food (and drinks) in each of the 50 states.
For those who don’t know me, I LOVE FOOD. Food is half the reason why I train for endurance races. I also love eating food that is unique to each place I travel, so this is my webpage of my food adventures to complete a personal bucket list of eating (and drinking) iconic foods in all 50 states.
Note that I didn’t start recording my food travels till mid-2019. I had to take a pause on it for a couple years because of COVID, so I’m not very far.
Last updated: 12/16/2023
50 States + DC
The iconic food and drinks in 50 states + DC.
05.1 - California
In and Out Burger – Animal Style
05.2 - California
Tacos with Monterey Beer in Monterey.
18.1 - Louisiana
Gumbo at a Jazz Brunch at Arnaud’s in the French Quarter (New Orleans).
18.2 - Louisiana
Beignets at a small cafe in New Orleans.
21.1 - Massachusetts
Lobster roll at a seafood market.
30.1 - New Jersey
A Fat Sandwich at R U Hungry (Rutgers University).
32.1 - New York
A NYC style pizza at Street Pizza.
38.1 - Pennsylvania
Sandwich at Primanti Bros in Pittsburgh.
38.2 - Pennsylvania
Perogies at the Pittsburgh Farmer’s Market.
42.1 - Tennessee
Knoxville whiskey in Knoxville.
43.1 - Texas
Salt Lick BBQ in Austin
46.1 - Virginia
Flight of ice cream at Magnolia Ice Cream in Blacksburg.
International Adventures
Iconic/notable food and drinks outside of the United States.
Paris, France
Five course meal in Paris.
Paris, France
Wine while people watching in Paris.