10 Best Regional Foods in the U.S.

Counting down the 10 best regional foods in the U.S. Almost everywhere in the U.S. has a type of signature food that defines the cuisine of that area. I've visited all of these places and more and eaten so many regional dishes. In this video I present to you the Top 10 ones.

[autonomouscollective]

A Cincinnati chili parlor is the one place where you can walk in and ask for a 3-way, and they don’t look at you funny.

[gannonbell]

This is one of the most genuine top 10 list I’ve ever watched. You really seems like you enjoy each region for what it has to offer. I would love to see you do a video of your top places around the US to travel with a spouse/SO.

[Liaam]

I thought I would never see the day someone outside of Cincinnati liked the chili. This is insane

[gbay]

A non-Cincinnatian who loves our chili. You are my new favorite person!

[Killjoymedia]

Love the fact that all the Cincinnatians came out of the woodwork just to talk about our famous chili. Cincy gang rise up.

[miguelito]

You seem like the friendliest dude ever. Good on ya, mate.

[ulfthegoon]

In 2019, I bicycled cross country. My favorite meal was Skyline Chili. I ordered a large 5-way, which is a lot of food. But I still needed a second order because I had pedaled from INDY to DAYTON on that day. I lived in Roswell for two years and my friend's sister owns the DURAN CENTRAL PHARMACY on Old Route 66 in the Old Town area. Best stacked enchiladas I've ever had. Order with a fried egg on top and I do half and half on the chili. Your overall list is definitely on target. MAINE lobster, as you chose not to cover, surely would've made the list, based on the fact that we seem to have good food tastes. I also like the COWBOY MEXICAN food you can get in Colorado Prairie or in WYOMING or MONTANA. Really enjoy your videos I have M.A. in Geography from U. of ARK. Thanks for compiling these great videos.

[jeffrittenour]

I've been binge-watching your videos all week. I could listen to you talk about food all day lol

[JoeBonez]

As a native Cincinnatian now living in Tennessee, I can get Skyline either canned or frozen in Kroger’s and Publix. It’s not as good as getting it from a restaurant in Cincy, but it must suffice. I think the biggest mistake was calling this dish “chili” because of all the people I’ve known who dislike the dish, their main criticism is that it’s not chili. Whatever. I grew up eating Skyline (in Cincinnati and Columbus), Gold Star (in Oxford), and even more boutique dishes from places like Blue Ash Chili.

Pleasantly surprised to see this as #1 on your list.

[billbeliakoff]

As someone born and raised in Chicago I have to say that Italian Beef sandwiches are an overlooked regional food that's as good or better than our deep dish pizza.

[katherinedrake]

Thanks for including the Maryland crab cake. We need all the positive coverage we can get. Plus it is a damn good crab cake!

[kellywalker]

Absolutely nailed it on New Mexico food. I love Mexican and mom&pop places in Texas are great,
But nothing beats New Mexico Hatch Chiles and Guajillo peppers. Red or green baby!

[lruss]

GK: I'm gonna squeeze one in there that isn't American
Me: Yup, he's gonna say poutine.
GK: Poutine

[trevinsimmons]

Great stuff, Kyle. The next time you’re around Cincinnati, I suggest Blue Ash Chili- the best Cincinnati-style chili. I’ve just discovered your channel; great stuff mate!

[Ben_Alan]

If you're ever in Florida, please try a Cuban Sandwich

[BearsDashcamVids]

I grew up on Skyline living just outside of Cincinnati. I even worked at one for a summer job once. Whenever I go home I have 3 places I must stop...Frisch's, LaRosa's Pizza, and Skyline Chili. I always say it tastes like home. Wash it all down with a UDF Milk Shake for the complete Cincinnati experience. You could always tell the Skyline virgins because they would come in and order a bowl of chili. We're like, "No, honey, it's not done like that. You need a regular 3-Way, 2 Cheese Coney's with light onion, and an extra side of cheese." As someone who worked there, I can vouch that it is real Wisconsin Cheddar shredded on site.

[thomasjodoin-fontaine]

Yay! Montreal!
As a Québécois, I was amazed to see poutine on your list. It's sooo good!
Smart immigrants have figured poutine are the greatest canvas to put whatever special meat or toppings you can think of on it, such as chorizo or chicken shish taouk.
The secret lies in the fries I believe.

[pikXpixelart]

As someone from Michigan, every now and then my friends and I would go down to Canada (yes, down, as a lot of people know) to get some poutine, or down to Ohio to get Cincinnati chili. I'm happy to see both on this list. The poutine in Canada has a lot of variance depending on the local region. The kind I like is middle-eastern inspired.

I really wanna try that New Mexican food.

[MaxBrix]

I like it how the food you recommend from New Mexico is all the food from New Mexico.

[respectedgentleman]

I love how excitable you get when talking about things, especially this one Kyle. Great work.