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United States Essentials
A considered first route through United States: the foods that carry its everyday habits, celebrations, ingredients, and memory.
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ESSENTIALS
The complete shortlist
12 foods to know.
Each selection includes the reason it belongs here—so this is a guide, not just a pile of names.
United States
Hamburger
USA audit anchor 1: hamburger is a named American food identity.
Chicago, United States
Chicago Hot Dog
Chicago-Style Hot Dog
USA audit anchor 2: chicago hot dog is a named American food identity.
United States
Barbecue Ribs
USA audit anchor 3: us barbecue ribs is a named American food identity.
New York, United States
New York-Style Pizza
USA audit anchor 4: new york pizza is a named American food identity.
United States
Apple Pie
USA audit anchor 5: apple pie is a named American food identity.
Southern United States, United States
Southern Fried Chicken
USA audit anchor 6: southern fried chicken is a named American food identity.
United States
Mac and Cheese
USA audit anchor 7: mac and cheese is a named American food identity.
New England, United States
New England Clam Chowder
USA audit anchor 8: new england clam chowder is a named American food identity.
New Orleans, United States
Gumbo
USA audit anchor 9: gumbo is a named American food identity.
Buffalo, United States
Buffalo Wings
USA audit anchor 10: buffalo wings is a named American food identity.
Philadelphia, United States
Cheesesteak
USA audit anchor 11: us philly cheesesteak is a named American food identity.
Nashville, United States
Nashville Hot Chicken
USA audit anchor 12: us nashville hot chicken is a named American food identity.