An obscure Italian amaro became the pride of Pittsburgh.

Sandwiches stuffed with wine-and-cinnamon-spiced sausage have been a specialty of Michigan's Upper Peninsula since 1936.

In the 19th century, tin miners ate these handheld pies and left their crusts to appease mischievous, mine-dwelling spirits.

Pretty please with a cherry (tomato) on top?

Memphis adds a little Italian flair to its Southern repertoire.

The first American doughnut chain used spuds.

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a classic Midwestern treat!

A roadside diner in Hatch, New Mexico, makes the most of the town's fiery crop.

This stick-to-your-ribs Scandinavian dumpling is a favorite at Midwestern fundraisers.

Indiana's unofficial state pie was once a desperate measure.

In Idaho, even sundaes pay tribute to the state's beloved tuber.

This cosmic-colored flavor is a Midwestern mystery.