Cuban Sandwich at the Columbia Restaurant in Tampa
The Cuban Sandwich is a minor source of contention in Florida. There are arguments over where to find the best Cuban sandwich in Miami or Tampa, and debates over the...
Bison Burger from the Oldest Bar in Denver; My Brother’s Bar
In the book Fast Food Nation, author Eric Schlosser used Colorado Springs as a focal point, referencing the city often and returning to it in many chapters. He said that...
Chicago Hot Dog Culture & History
There is no sandwich more strongly associated with American culture than the hot dog. Hot dogs are synonymous with uniquely American cultural elements like fast food, baseball games, and state...
Cuban Sandwiches and Coffee Culture at Versailles Restaurant
Coffee culture in the United States is heavily influenced by the rise of Starbucks, and other west coast coffee houses like Peet’s Coffee and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf...
Cocktails and Cuban Sandwiches at Ball & Chain in Little Havana
As the largest city in one of the fastest growing states, Miami is home to constantly evolving neighborhoods, and countless new tourist attractions. Some of this can be seen in...
A Day of Food at the Minnesota State Fair
State fairs are central hubs for culinary experiences. Home cooks from all across the state compete to see who could make the best apple pie, chocolate chip cookies, or chili...
Coast to Coast Cuban Sandwich Culture
The culinary culture of the Caribbean and the South-East United States have been intertwined for centuries. The result of this is the food phenomenon sometimes referred to as Floribbean cuisine;...
In-n-Out vs. Five Guys vs. Shake Shack: America’s Best Fast Food Burger
The hamburger might have been invented in Europe, but it was in America that it became a pop culture icon and a street food staple. Conflicting claims on the origin...
Hot Dogs: Chicago vs New York City
The hot dog is an iconic American food long associated with summertime and baseball. Just like baseball, residents of different cities and states argue about who has the best. I...
Classic Southern Sandwiches at Bird and Bone, Miami Beach
Due to the broad range of Caribbean restaurants around Miami, a lot of Caribbean culinary culture could be experienced while visiting the city. There are well-known Cuban chain restaurants like...