But anyone who thinks Southern food is limited to those dishes hasnt been here in awhile.
This vibrant collection of cuisines reflects the diversity of our region.
Were talking Chinese food inLouisiana, Native American cuisine in Oklahoma, an African restaurant in Mississippi.
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And several places on the list combine food and retail, taking locally-made to a new level.
The survey was fielded from July 12 to August 23, 2023, and had over 20,000 respondents.
Since the 1990s, he has established that the Sunshine State has a cuisine all its own.
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The menu focuses on “fried chicken and fancy seafood, two things that Savannah locals love.
But dont come expecting the classics.
Now its one of the most popular tables in Louisville, especially for brunch.
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But somehow it all makes sense together.
Depending on the season, that might mean tacos with shredded bison and blackberry salsa or sunchoke gnocchi.
And yet Verns, which describes itself as a neighborhood restaurant, has done just that.
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Its the kind of place anyone would love to have on their corner.
All of which are very photogenic, of course.
But sisters Reyna and Maritza Vazquez did just that with their award-winning food trucks Veracruz All Natural.
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West Virginia: The Vandalia Co.
But its the bakery counter that customers dream about.
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