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What food/foods is/are your area best know for? My area isknown for pierogi, Haluski and Islay's chipped chopped ham [View all]
debm55
Nov 2023
OP
we love it. we live in new haven and have been here since 1986 when we were married.
CTyankee
Nov 2023
#33
HAHAHA--Yes, pierogi by the Church Ladies. And don't forget the fish dinners for Lent with a choice of Hailuski
debm55
Nov 2023
#10
Diamond _Dog, I was reading the comments. It seemed that people were in mourning when they had to move away from the
debm55
Nov 2023
#29
That is traditional for many in southern Az. My husband and I moved here in the 80s so we didnt
MLAA
Nov 2023
#51
Thank you.That menu is fantastic--the choices offered and the variety. Muy Bien.
debm55
Nov 2023
#58
Where are you from EYESORE 9001. We used to have fried jumbo(bologna) sandwiches. Yours looks good.
debm55
Nov 2023
#17
Originally western KY, near Louisville, where the sandwich was called a Derby hot brown
EYESORE 9001
Nov 2023
#39
Oh yes, indeed. I still make those - have the deli cut it thick - on rye w/seeds and a red onion slice.
Backseat Driver
Nov 2023
#55
I love them but they are hard to get around here. After covid most closed down. What we have in my area is Taco Bell
debm55
Nov 2023
#34
Nope, Ben's Chili bowl is a famous restaurant in Washington DC. I live just south in Northern Virginia.
FSogol
Nov 2023
#41
We have a Kosher area in the Shadyside area of Pittsburgh. My grandmother was Jewish and we would buy the corned beef,
debm55
Nov 2023
#74
Sorry about the pizza. Yes, I was going to say NY style pizza should be in Jersey. Maybe give it some time my friend.
debm55
Nov 2023
#49
Vincents, across from the Westinghouse Bridge, I think is gone.I might be mistaken,
debm55
Nov 2023
#111
I knew he died. I thought the family sold it. I remember the joke about the ashes.
debm55
Nov 2023
#133
Welcome to New Jersey. Please be aware that despite what you may have heard, NJ is heaven.
NNadir
Nov 2023
#136
It is the Eastern North Carolina that my cousins served us. Loved it and the slaw too
debm55
Nov 2023
#109
You are from Maine, rigtht? My husband says the only place to get "real' clams is in Boston area.
debm55
Nov 2023
#85
Locally, I'm thinking Buckeye candy and ice cream judging by sheer numbers of vendors.
Backseat Driver
Nov 2023
#52
Sanity Claws covered NYC. And me and my sis go down to Coney Island once a summer to have...
electric_blue68
Nov 2023
#59
You're right. I'm from the 14th District of GA - MTG's district, though we are working hard
japple
Nov 2023
#68
Have you ever had a primanti.s sammy. They put the fries and slaw on them. Some places around the Burgh put fries on
debm55
Nov 2023
#83
For my husband--"real" fried clams, herring in sour cream and cappers. -----Boston
debm55
Nov 2023
#76
Who got their message removed. Did someone say they don't like Cheese Whiz on their dogs?
debm55
Nov 2023
#148
did you slice the dog and put American cheese in it before you wrap it in bacon or some people just add Cheese
debm55
Nov 2023
#144
I'm a vegetarian too. I adore eggplant lasagne or Parmesan, but never thought to use
Ziggysmom
Nov 2023
#119
Yep, I'm a yinzer. Are yinz going to the store, if so pick up some jumbo and pop.
debm55
Nov 2023
#116
Beer, beer, beer, bratwurst and cheese! I'm a vegan now so fakewurst for me on a nice hard roll.
Ziggysmom
Nov 2023
#120
What's the difference between a Memphis BBQ and the other types. Not to be snarky, but is it how it's cooked or the
debm55
Nov 2023
#199
Sounds great. Went to North Dakota. Everyone said I had to try the buffalo. I didn't like it.Maybe it was how they
debm55
Nov 2023
#155
I have had reindeer burgers and milk . My late MIL was from Finland. they lived outside of Boston where there is a
debm55
Nov 2023
#197
That;s some mighty fine eating there. What is a mountain pie? Are you from Denver area??
debm55
Nov 2023
#137
Thunderbeast, what are they??? You get here and I make you a fried jumbo sammy with a can of pop.
debm55
Nov 2023
#138
Geoducks (pronounced "gooeyducks) are large clams found on the Oregon coast.
Thunderbeast
Nov 2023
#183
I don't cook it myself because there are many places near that can do it much better.
LudwigPastorius
Nov 2023
#173
Guacamole. Tacos. Enchiladas. Fave restaurant is Yucatan with wonderful sauces.
Hekate
Nov 2023
#160
Hekate, my mouth is watering just reading the foods. thank you for posting this and thank the Mexicans who brought their
debm55
Nov 2023
#163
Forgot to mention the region is lousy with wineries. For my b'day my SIL & gal pals took me
Hekate
Nov 2023
#165
Great list Niagara. I know there are some food trucks by the University of Pittsburgh. but none around my home area
debm55
Nov 2023
#190
Thank you WestMichRad. You are so lucky to live in a region that has so many sources of fruits and veggies.
debm55
Nov 2023
#219
True, I really like. The local churches and fire halls sell them during lent. That's about it for me. My shrimp season.
debm55
Nov 2023
#222
Wow, I knew Dungeness Crab was expensive, didn't know about the price of Copper River.salmon. Why can't you catch your
debm55
Nov 2023
#226
That's different. TY for sharing RSherman. Husband went to Cornell--I think it is Utica area.
debm55
Nov 2023
#232
