#regional-dishes

#regional-dishes

Ah, Midwestern food. There's something so incredibly comforting about seeing a butter cow at a state fair or digging into a hotdish. But there's more to Midwestern food than meets the eye, and I'll bet anyone who hasn't grown up in the Heartland can't ace all 15 of these questions about the region's most iconic dishes. But, hey, prove me wrong and try for yourself!

When Americans think of British food, they may think of fish and chips, shepherd's pie, or the full English breakfast. These are indeed classics, but the depth of British cuisine goes much further. As a Brit, I've grown up with these foods being a part of everyday life. It's easy to forget that dishes commonly known to you can be barely known anywhere else. This is why I wanted to create a list of U.K. dishes that fly under the radar.

Derived from the French word meaning "to melt," fondue is one of Swiss cuisine's greatest joys. The warm, comforting dish is most often made with white wine and traditional fondue cheeses, such as Emmenthal, Gruyère, Vacherin Fribourgeois, and Appenzeller cheese. Spear a cube of bread or a boiled potato, then swivel your long metal fork into the bubbling pot of goodness. Called a caquelon, the vessel continues to emit heat while you dine, keeping the mixture melted.

Thai dining is traditionally a group effort, encouraging sharing a variety of dishes, allowing exploration of diverse flavors and new culinary experiences.

The restaurant features hard-to-find regional dishes, showcasing an expansive array of Vietnamese cuisine not commonly found in New York City.

Chef Bertilio Gomes’s restaurant brings the flavors of the Algarve to life, with a menu featuring dishes such as octopus and razor-clam soup, highlighted by seasonal changes.