{"id":25664,"date":"2018-09-11T22:00:12","date_gmt":"2018-09-11T22:00:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/?p=25664"},"modified":"2021-10-28T17:12:46","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T17:12:46","slug":"iconic-flavors-across-the-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/iconic-flavors-across-the-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Iconic flavors across the USA"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<p>[travelsensations-widget-author photourl=&#8221;https:\/\/viewfinder.expedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Kohleun-author-bio.jpg&#8221; websiteurl=&#8221;https:\/\/viewfinder.expedia.com\/author\/kohleunadamson\/&#8221; name=&#8221;Kohleun Adamson&#8221;]Kohleun is a fan of high tea in Scottish villages and low tide on Coronado Beach, and she can\u2019t get enough of rolling vineyard vistas. These days it\u2019s no easy feat to pull her away from the California coast, but she can be wooed with Moroccan cous cous and ancient palace ruins. As a writer, Kohleun has a passion for sharing the intricate details of a journey well traveled, whether it involves crossing continents or exploring close to home.[\/travelsensations-widget-author]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Food brings people together \u2014 to celebrate, experience culture, and feel at home. We asked 1,111 travelers about their most unforgettable epicurean experiences, and scouted out the best restaurants in the U.S. to sample locally loved American food culture. Eat your way through these 9 destinations, and get inspired with recipes from real-life foodies.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Whoopie pies \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Lewiston-Hotels.d6131437.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lewiston, Maine<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45296\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45296\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45296\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ECOM-Travel-Sensations-Lewiston-Maine-1000x1200-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45296\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Food: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/macro-image-three-whoopie-pies-moon-129058907?src=g7TON6CkZ79F_NQTpPyQwg-1-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Stephanie Frey\/Shutterstock.com<\/a>; Landscape: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/pavdw\/29134440636\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Paul VanDerWerf\/Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The whoopie pie is cakey, fudgy, and looks like a sandwich cookie, but it\u2019s called a pie. Confused? Let the whoopie pie speak its truth, and you\u2019ll discover it\u2019s a decadent yet deceptively simple treat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feast on a favorite<\/strong>: The first bakery to sell whoopie pies in Maine, Labadie\u2019s Bakery, has been whipping up famous whoopies since 1925.<\/p>\n<p>Before you go, get inspired with this recipe for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveandoliveoil.com\/2010\/09\/classic-whoopie-pies.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Classic Whoopie Pies<\/a> from <strong>Love &amp; Olive Oil<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>2. Loco moco \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Hilo-Hotels.d1643.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hilo, Hawaii<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45297\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45297\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ECOM-Travel-Sensations-Hilo-Hawaii-1000x1200-1.jpg\" alt=\"Top flavor of Hilo HI\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45297\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Food: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/loco-mocoa-hawaiian-style-mixedgrill-on-305024369\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">yasuhiro amano\/Shutterstock.com<\/a>; Landscape: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/rainbow-waianuenue-falls-waterfall-located-hilo-360892769\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Mariusz S. Jurgielewicz\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Steamed rice and seasoned hamburger, smothered with brown gravy and topped with fried eggs sounds like a hearty way to start the day. First ordered at the now-closed Lincoln Grill by a group of teen surfers in Hilo, loco moco has fueled many morning surf trips.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feast on a favorite<\/strong>: Head to <a href=\"http:\/\/cafe100.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Caf\u00e9 100<\/a>, which also started serving loco moco in 1949. They prepare the dish 13 ways. Now, that\u2019s crazy!<\/p>\n<p>Bring the island flavors home with this <a href=\"https:\/\/tramplingrose.com\/2013\/08\/30\/loco-moco\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Loco Moco recipe<\/a> from <strong>Trampling Rose<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>3. Fish tacos \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/San-Diego-County-Hotels.d178304.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">San Diego, California<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45298\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45298\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ECOM-Travel-Sensations-San-Diego-California-1000x1200-1.jpg\" alt=\"Top flavor of San Diego, CA\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45298\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Food: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/close-fresh-fish-tacos-coleslaw-avocado-595252712\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Teri Virbickis\/Shutterstock.com<\/a>; Landscape: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/crystal-pier-pacific-beach-california-514765303\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gabriele Maltinti\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Battered, marinated, or smoked, this handheld eat is inspired by the seaside cuisine of Baja, Mexico. Back in 1983, Ralph Rubio opened the first fish taco shop in San Diego, and today fish tacos are synonymous with America\u2019s Finest City.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feast on a favorite<\/strong>: The debate over San Diego\u2019s best fish taco is hot and heavy. Favorites include Oscars Mexican Seafood, Pacific Beach Fish Shop, and of course, Rubio\u2019s Coastal Grill.<\/p>\n<p>Make them at home with this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kitchenkonfidence.com\/2015\/07\/crispy-fish-taco-recipe-the-best-fish-taco-in-san-diego\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Crispy Fish Taco<\/a> recipe from the San Diegans at <strong>Kitchen Konfidence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>4. Peach cobbler \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Fort-Valley-Hotels.d8131.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fort Valley, Georgia<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45299\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45299\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45299\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ECOM-Travel-Sensations-Fort-Valley-Peach-Cobble-1000x1200-1.jpg\" alt=\"Top flavor of Fort Valley, GA\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45299\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Food: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/homemade-peach-cobbler-crumble-baking-dish-472218697\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oksana Mizina\/Shutterstock.com<\/a>; Landscape: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/peach-trees-middle-summer-766754224\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mariden Iord\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Trying to find the \u201cbest\u201d peach cobbler in Georgia is bound to start some debates. Cobbler is all about the fruit that bubbles up through a biscuit layer, making the perfect gooey and buttery bite.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feast on a favorite<\/strong>: Visit the Peach Capital of Georgia! Each year, Fort Valley hosts the Georgia Peach Festival, which features the World\u2019s Largest Peach Cobbler and plenty of vendors.<\/p>\n<p>Make a gluten-free, vegan variation of this scrumptious dessert with this <a href=\"https:\/\/jessicainthekitchen.com\/easy-breakfast-peach-cobbler-gluten-free-vegan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Easy Breakfast Peach Cobbler<\/a> recipe by <strong>Jessica in the Kitchen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>5. Hotdish \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/New-Ulm-Hotels.d10185.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Ulm, Minnesota<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45300\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45300\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ECOM-Travel-Sensations-New-Ulm-Minnesota-1000x1200-1.jpg\" alt=\"Top flavor of New Ulm, MN\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45300\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Food: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/baked-tater-tots-ground-beef-corn-760548337\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AS Food studio\/Shutterstock.com<\/a>; Landscape: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/dougtone\/6129422721\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Doug Kerr\/Flickr<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Often topped with Tater Tots, Minnesota hotdish is like a cozy sweater for your taste buds, and New Ulm is the place to try the original. You bet you can\u2019t go to a summer potluck without seeing at least a couple of these one-crock wonders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feast on a favorite<\/strong>: Many of the most popular American foods have unexpected origins. Born out of the need to use up chicken and Tater Tots, the first hotdish was the innovation of Margaret Scheid, a cook at Happy Joe\u2019s in New Ulm, and the original recipe keeps winning awards.<\/p>\n<p>Make your own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nelliebellie.com\/tater-tot-hotdish-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Tater Tot hotdish<\/a> wherever you live with this recipe from <strong>NellieBellie<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>6. Clam chowder \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Monterey-Hotels.d180045.Travel-Guide-Hotels\">Monterey, California<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45301\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45301\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ECOM-Travel-Sensations-Monterey-California-1000x1200-1.jpg\" alt=\"Top flavor of Monterey, CA\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45301\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Food: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/new-england-clam-chowder-bread-bowl-760693243\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brent Hofacker\/Shutterstock.com<\/a>; Landscape: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/old-fishermans-wharf-monterey-california-510546364\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Juli Scalzi\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Monterey stays true to its fishing town roots, and regional chowder recipes have survived the decades as well. In our survey, traveling foodies raved about Monterey-style clam chowder!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feast on a favorite<\/strong>: Old Fisherman\u2019s Grotto has been a waterfront icon since the 1950s, and their chowder has won multiple taste awards. It\u2019s creamy with a touch of bacon and garlic to enhance the generous portion of clam. What\u2019s not to love?<\/p>\n<p>Get excited about your trip to Monterey with this recipe for <a href=\"https:\/\/reluctantentertainer.com\/best-clam-chowder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Best Clam Chowder<\/a> from the <strong>Reluctant Entertainer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>7. Marionberry pastries \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Salem-Hotels.d602975.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Salem, Oregon<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45302\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45302\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ECOM-Travel-Sensations-Salem-Oregon-1000x1200-1.jpg\" alt=\"Top flavor of Salem, OR\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45302\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Food: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/six-homemade-fresh-fruit-pies-on-144792892\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Zigzag Mountain Art\/Shutterstock.com; Landscape: <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/salem-oregonusamarch-23-2016-oregon-state-643296364?src=1Y4Zn7QZRZHTwaU-3vua4Q-1-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">James Curzio\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Developed at Oregon State University, the marionberry is larger, sweeter, and juicier than other blackberries. All the better for baking with, my dear \u2014 and for making spectacular wine and vinaigrettes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feast on a favorite<\/strong>: Get your hands on a journey-worthy marionberry pie in Salem at the Willamette Valley Pie Co. What started out as a family cannery is now a bakery that uses local berries and simple ingredients!<\/p>\n<p>Try this gorgeous <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourhomebasedmom.com\/marionberry-cobbler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">marionberry cobbler<\/a> recipe at home from Oregonian <strong>Your Homebased Mom<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>8. Chile enchiladas \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Las-Cruces-Hotels.d2137.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Las Cruces, New Mexico<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45303\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45303\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ECOM-Travel-Sensations-Las-Cruces-New-Mexico-1000x1200-1.jpg\" alt=\"Top flavor of Las Cruces, NM\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45303\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Food: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/traditional-mexican-red-green-enchiladas-782948455\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Playa del Carmen\/Shutterstock.com<\/a>; Landscape: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/las-cruces-new-mexico-1086473834\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Richter Mach Thunder\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Some of the best food in the U.S. is inspired by indigenous ingredients and traditions. Chiles thrive in the New Mexico climate. One of the classic ways to eat chiles is on saucy enchiladas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feast on a favorite<\/strong>: El Patr\u00f3n Caf\u00e9 recently won the title Best Green Chile in New Mexico in a poll hosted by USA Today. We think their red chile is just as amazing. Try the green enchilada plate and the brisket nachos with red chile and taste for yourself!<\/p>\n<p>Spice up your life with this recipe for <a href=\"https:\/\/barefeetinthekitchen.com\/green-chile-chicken-enchiladas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas<\/a> from <strong>Barefeet in the Kitchen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>9. Alligator \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Fort-Lauderdale-Hotels.d601750.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fort Lauderdale, Florida<\/a><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_45304\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-45304\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-45304\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/ECOM-Travel-Sensations-Fort-Lauderdale-1000x1200-1.jpg\" alt=\"Top flavor of Fort Lauderdale, FL\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1200\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-45304\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Food: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz_photos\/lulus-bait-shack-fort-lauderdale?select=PnSP3_WePz3oPQE9MmLjiA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Steven L.\/Yelp<\/a>; Landscape: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/fort-lauderdale-beach-florida-on-beautiful-344588162\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Kamira\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When we asked travelers about their most memorable travel eats, alligator was the most commonly named dish on people\u2019s minds, and Fort Lauderdale is the best place for it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feast on a favorite<\/strong>: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lulusbaitshack.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lulu\u2019s Bait Shack<\/a> serves battered tail pieces and fries with house-made lemon-pepper mayo. It\u2019s rich, tangy, and crunchy as heck.<\/p>\n<p>If you are sensitive to gluten, make this delicious recipe for <a href=\"http:\/\/livinglinda.com\/2016\/04\/my-favorite-way-to-alleviate-wanderlust-recipe-for-gluten-free-alligator-bites\/\">gluten-free gator bites<\/a> by <strong>Living Linda<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For more <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/viewfinder.expedia.com\/travel-sensations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Travel Sensations<\/a><\/strong>, read and share travel experiences with hashtag #CometoYourSenses and tag @Expedia!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px;\">Header image via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/traditional-mexican-red-green-enchiladas-782948455\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Playa del Carmen\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to try America\u2019s most memorable foods? 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