Californian BBQ involves red oak, sirloin, and special grills.

One fantasy food's journey from sci-fi vegan steak to silver screen cannibalism to actual meal replacement.

The unique style born out of the California Gold Rush blends the crispness of a lager with the flavor of an ale.

Bishop's Vineyard makes its products from grapes grown in California graveyards.

This bacon-and-oyster omelet was a status symbol during the California Gold Rush.

A century-old organism creates some of the world's best bread.

This pineapple soft serve has a cult following at Disney theme parks.

Take a bite out of this apple to reveal its pink interior.

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

The prosperous Southern California date industry produces delicious milkshakes.

This classic San Franciscan ice cream sandwich is it, isn't it?

In Arkansas, this order will land you a plate of fried fish.

An ardent celebration of a humble source of protein.

Arkansas' unofficial state treat doesn't contain marsupials, but it does have several sweet layers.

This dark, rare fruit lasts a very long time.

Beneath a layer of spines, this cactus sprouts asparagus-flavored buds.

Tohono O’odham cooks finish these hand-stretched, buttery tortillas over a hot stone disc.

This beloved piece of Mexican-American fusion coats a bacon-wrapped dog in beans, mayo, and jalapeño salsa.

This ultra-thin blue corn delicacy is traditionally eaten at Hopi weddings.

Adding juniper ash to this traditional Navajo dish gives it as much calcium as a glass of milk.

The animal's nose and upper lip make a savory, umami-rich soup.

This nasal dish literally stews in its own juices.

In Inuit cultures, using the whole whale is an act of respect, including consuming its blubber and skin.

Made with reindeer meat and topped with Coca-Cola-glazed onions, this snack once drew lines down the block in Anchorage.