If you’ve ever strolled through the cobbled streets of Porto, you’ve probably caught a whiff of something rich, cheesy, and irresistibly meaty wafting from a café window. That, my friend, is the Francesinha—Portugal’s most decadent sandwich. Literally translating to “Little Frenchie,” this dish was inspired… Read More »Francesinha : Porto’s Iconic Meat and Cheese Sandwich with Spicy Beer Sauce
The New Jersey Taylor Ham/Pork Roll Egg & Cheese sandwich is a beloved breakfast staple in the Garden State, featuring Taylor Ham (also known as pork roll), a savory, slightly smoky processed meat product that’s a regional icon. Sliced and griddled until crispy, it’s paired with a perfectly fried egg …
The Vermont Cheddar Apple Grilled Cheese is a delightful twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, combining the sharp, tangy flavor of Vermont cheddar with the crisp sweetness of fresh apples.
The Iowa Loose Meat Sandwich, often called a Maid-Rite or tavern sandwich, is a Midwestern classic that originated in Iowa in the 1920s. Unlike a traditional burger, this sandwich features seasoned ground beef crumbles—no patties here—cooked with onions and simple seasonings, then piled onto a soft bun.
The Delaware Scrapple Egg & Cheese is a hearty, comforting dish rooted in the culinary traditions of the Mid-Atlantic, particularly Delaware, where scrapple—a savory blend of pork scraps, cornmeal, and spices—is a beloved regional staple. This dish transforms the classic scrapple breakfast into a satisfying
Now I’ll be honest with you — I’ve always been a beef man. Give me a ribeye or a burger hot off the grill, and I’m happy. But there’s one pork dish that’s held a special spot in my Hoosier heart for decades: the Indiana Pork Tenderloin Sandwich.
The Arizona Sonoran Hot Dog is a vibrant, flavor-packed street food that originated in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, in the late 1980s and became a beloved staple in southern Arizona, particularly in Tucson and Phoenix. This Southwestern twist on the classic American hot dog …
The Montana Bison Burger is a hearty, flavorful dish that celebrates the rugged culinary traditions of the American West, where bison has long been a staple protein. Known for its leaner profile compared to beef, bison offers a slightly sweeter and richer taste, making it a perfect choice for a juicy burger.
The Kentucky Hot Brown is a classic open-faced sandwich originating from the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky, in the 1920s. Created as a late-night dish for hungry guests, this indulgent comfort food features toasted bread topped with roasted turkey, a rich Mornay sauce, crispy bacon
I arrived in Chicago on a crisp October morning, wrapped in a scarf and buzzing with jet lag. My good friend Marco—who moved here from Florence five years ago—met me at O’Hare with a grin and the kind of espresso you can only get from a battery-powered Moka pot in a rental car cupholder.