In the 19th century, Chinese immigrants developed an early New England fusion sandwich that is divisive as it is salty.

The ocean-scented brew pays homage to an old Scottish style.

The Virginia treat can “make even your deepest-dyed Yankee start complimenting you with a southern accent.”

This “hodgepodge” of affordable ingredients fueled local laborers during the Industrial Revolution.

Turning this cocktail into a fluffy cloud is easy—just hire someone to shake it for 12 minutes straight. 

Tequila's ancient, fermented cousin is making a comeback in Mexico City.

Floridians baked this tangy treat before key lime took over the state's pie scene.

A bar sharing a basement with a pickle place led to an unusual drink.

Would you like some coffee flavor with your milk?

A spirit that toasts a time when proofing your liquor meant setting it aflame.

The prosperous Southern California date industry produces delicious milkshakes.

Donn Beach only wrote the recipe for his famously potent cocktail in secret code.

You eat the shell, too.

This staple sandwich of Brooklyn delis has become a symbol of gentrification.

This bright green cocktail doubles as dessert.

Spiced meat sauce meets spaghetti, shredded cheese, and beans in a Midwest cult favorite.

This is what happens when a bartender spices up a classic fisherman's coffee cocktail.

The ultimate in nutty brews.

The fire-roasted cheese is the medieval precursor to Welsh rarebit.

The New Orleans cocktail is part pick-me-up, part pyrotechnics show.

Pennsylvania's pork loaf embodies Amish resourcefulness.

The beautiful dessert evaporates in 20 minutes.

A match made in heaven (and also Kentucky).

The Detroit favorite is one of the oldest sodas in the United States.