• Every state has its own iconic dish, whether it was invented or popularized there. • Maine and Connecticut are both famous for their lobster rolls, though they prepare them differently. • Other states have famous sandwiches, stews, or dips.
Every state has an iconic food it's known for, from Illinois' famous deep-dish pizza to the Colorado-born "Fool's Gold" sandwich.
Some famous foods, like Nashville hot chicken, are synonymous with their state and have even become the signature dish of famous institutions, as is the case with hot chicken at Hattie B's.
Local foods can also have an impact far beyond their origin states, sparking nationwide trends.
KFC and Dave's Hot Chicken have added iterations of Tennessee's most famous local dish to their menus over the years, and mentions of