Naraku4656 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 we have disco fries in Jersey (well the part of Jersey where i went to college anyway). what are the weird foods your state, or part of your state is known for. https://www.parsnipsandpastries.com/jersey-diner-style-disco-fries/?fbclid=IwAR3kuxuMdnqhxCoIZkWwxQ7Br-Xf96xddBuo2evmTRCxMApT2t_KfAEb1bs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsar4 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Not statewide, but "Beer Nuggets" (deep fried, slightly sweetened pizza dough nuggets served with marinara). Lived off them in college. Others have tried to emulate them, but they miss the mark set by Pizza Inn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapinator_X Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Fried gator. It’s more of a “rite of passage” than a commonplace menu item, but it’s prominent enough that you’re bound to find it at every other seafood bar you come across. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardcoreHunter Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 rogue talks about that literally all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardcoreHunter Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Would cookie tables count? More of a pittsburgh thing than a state thing. I've been to weddings where the cookie tables outshine the wedding cakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardcoreHunter Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Just now, Naraku4656 said: rogue talks about that literally all the time Scrapple is underrated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resurrected Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Boiled peanuts. Also, disco fries....hmmm. Looks like poutine. I'd eat disco fries. Hehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HardcoreHunter Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Nevermind I forgot they had to be weird foods lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poof Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Buckeyes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckeye_candy polish boy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polish_Boy serbian fried chicken https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barberton_Chicken I love this shit. I lived right next to belgrade gardens in akron which is the place famous for it Coney dogs are a big thing in cleveland and detroit, but obv not really originating here Pierogis are much more common here. All the drive in movie theaters have them. If you go to a pizza place, simple potato wedges might be listed as "jojos" and it's common for ppl to get them w/pizza or chicken. idk if this is a thing anywhere else I'd rather not talk about Cincinnati Chili. The people aren't right over there. Southern ohio is fucked up. I don't really like to venture south of akron. This dish is a perfect example of their culture down there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resurrected Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 5 minutes ago, Poof said: Buckeyes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckeye_candy polish boy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polish_Boy serbian fried chicken https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barberton_Chicken I love this shit. I lived right next to belgrade gardens in akron which is the place famous for it Coney dogs are a big thing in cleveland and detroit, but obv not really originating here Pierogis are much more common here. All the drive in movie theaters have them. If you go to a pizza place, simple potato wedges might be listed as "jojos" and it's common for ppl to get them w/pizza or chicken. idk if this is a thing anywhere else I'd rather not talk about Cincinnati Chili. The people aren't right over there. Southern ohio is fucked up. I don't really like to venture south of akron. This dish is a perfect example of their culture down there They sell potato wedges at the Pizza Huts down here, but I've never had them because I don't really want potatoes with pizza. Lots of places down here call wedges either jojo's or tater logs, and they are awesome. There's an old gas station in the nearest town that sells them. Best food in our county can be found in that tiny, old gas station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 (edited) dude Pierogis are bomb. i did have some when i was in Cleveland and I can confirm they were very good. even before i went i've had some very good ones Edited August 6, 2020 by Naraku4656 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Deep dish pizza I'm not a fan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 i've really wanted to like deep dish and i just don't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 15 minutes ago, Poof said: If you go to a pizza place, simple potato wedges might be listed as "jojos" and it's common for ppl to get them w/pizza or chicken. idk if this is a thing anywhere else It is in the Illinois/Chicago area, moreso at chicken places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resurrected Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 45 minutes ago, Chapinator-800 said: Fried gator. It’s more of a “rite of passage” than a commonplace menu item, but it’s prominent enough that you’re bound to find it at every other seafood bar you come across. Louisiana or Georgia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapinator_X Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 1 hour ago, resurrected said: Louisiana or Georgia? Florida. It was the one regional food aside from Key Lime Pie and smoked fish dip that wasn’t carried over from Cuban or Bahamian cuisine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resurrected Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, Chapinator-800 said: Florida. It was the one regional food aside from Key Lime Pie and smoked fish dip that wasn’t carried over from Cuban or Bahamian cuisine. Oh damn. I forgot all about Florida being big on gators. Brain fart. I'm in Georgia, and you can find it at most seafood places here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginguy Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Fried tenderloin sandwich. "Double decker" deep dish pie. (pizza) No ketchup (Yes it is spelled ketchup) on hot dogs. Ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapinator_X Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 4 minutes ago, resurrected said: Oh damn. I forgot all about Florida being big on gators. Brain fart. I'm in Georgia, and you can find it at most seafood places here. Yeah, and when you go on websites to remind yourself which states are famous for which foods, it’s easy to get tripped up. I remember having great fried catfish in North Carolina, but it’s also big in a few other southern states. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 19 minutes ago, Ginguy said: No ketchup (Yes it is spelled ketchup) on hot dogs. Ever. I mean that's just common sense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 15 minutes ago, Chapinator-800 said: Yeah, and when you go on websites to remind yourself which states are famous for which foods, it’s easy to get tripped up. I remember having great fried catfish in North Carolina, but it’s also big in a few other southern states. where in North Carolina? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapinator_X Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 5 minutes ago, Naraku4656 said: where in North Carolina? Somewhere in the offskirts of Charlotte. It’s probably better elsewhere, but it was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilgar Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 I have never seen disco fries on a menu here in NJ ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 9 minutes ago, stilgar said: I have never seen disco fries on a menu here in NJ ever. Tick Tock Diner Clifton, NJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stilgar Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Why would I want to go to North Jersey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 Just now, stilgar said: Why would I want to go to North Jersey? when did I say you would? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poof Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 3 hours ago, Ric said: It is in the Illinois/Chicago area, moreso at chicken places. Do they call them jojos over there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Just now, Poof said: Do they call them jojos over there? yep 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katt_goddess Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 I think the only thing that people find 'weird' about North Dakota is maybe bison meat being really plentiful and the chocolate-covered potato chips. The chips are really good but really rich and I tend to warn noobs that some call them 'tator trots' for a reason. MN is all about the hotdish, lutefisk, and putting veggies in jello for no damn good reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsar4 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 28 minutes ago, Poof said: Do they call them jojos over there? Jojo's was a restaurant chain in the 70s. A slightly upscale Denny's/Golden Bear type place (I think they had a bar) that usually had a large bubble window in the lobby. I don't remember them tying in with the potato wedges, so the name probably didn't derive from them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poof Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 53 minutes ago, Ric said: yep Fascinating I wonder what the story is behind it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JehutyNinja Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 I legitimately cannot think of anything weird that Missouri has that other states don't. I suppose you can't talk about Kansas City and not mention BBQ in some manner and in that respect we do have something called "burnt ends" which are, arguably, the best parts of the barbecued brisket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poof Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 21 minutes ago, tsar4 said: Jojo's was a restaurant chain in the 70s. A slightly upscale Denny's/Golden Bear type place (I think they had a bar) that usually had a large bubble window in the lobby. I don't remember them tying in with the potato wedges, so the name probably didn't derive from them. As I read the first half of your post I was excited like yesss this is where it comes from! Then you pulled the rug out from under me at the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptorpat Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 It is a regional thing to have raspberry sauce as a mozzarella sticks dipping option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, Raptorpat said: It is a regional thing to have raspberry sauce as a mozzarella sticks dipping option. i think you mentioned this once. i still think that's disgusting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seight Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Two words: Chocolate Gravy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimmod_Luna Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 3 hours ago, Seight said: Two words: Chocolate Gravy One of my clients made that for me once. It wasn't bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimmod_Luna Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 11 hours ago, Poof said: I'd rather not talk about Cincinnati Chili. The people aren't right over there. Southern ohio is fucked up. I don't really like to venture south of akron. This dish is a perfect example of their culture down there I don't mind Cincinnati chili every now and then. Though I only ever get it on a cheese coney. The idea of having it on spaghetti seems weird to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackNoir Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Chitterlings.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naraku4656 Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 i have no idea what that is and i'm afraid to know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouvre Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Geoducks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seight Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 3 hours ago, Bouvre said: Geoducks LEWD 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nameraka Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 i've mentioned livermush before. the other weird thing is the tendency to put sugar on rice when eating it for breakfast. not sure what to make of that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nameraka Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 ooh, one more thing that's kind of strange. i live in the south, in case you hadn't figured that out. but we have a large greek population in this weird little corner of the state, and they've been here for quite some time. so it's not uncommon to go into a family restaurant and find southern staples like fried catfish or collard greens, right next to souvlaki on the menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardcoreHunter Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 Is eating Dandelion Greens a thing in other states? I don't even know if it's a thing in my state, I just remember my great grandma would always make them. She also ate thistle root. I don't know how anyone would like these things. I mean I get it when times were hard, but when I was little there was a garden and grocery stores. You didn't have to eat bitter plants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katt_goddess Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 18 hours ago, HardcoreHunter said: Is eating Dandelion Greens a thing in other states? I don't even know if it's a thing in my state, I just remember my great grandma would always make them. She also ate thistle root. I don't know how anyone would like these things. I mean I get it when times were hard, but when I was little there was a garden and grocery stores. You didn't have to eat bitter plants. Dandelion greens were not a super big thing but I remember them from up near the Canadian border. It was mostly older people that would have them usually in the spring and only the young leaves and I think it was more as a holdover from their parents / grandparents when you needed a fresh dose of vitamin c after a long winter. I do drink tea with thistle in it occasionally. It's supposed to help with damaged livers, arthritis, and other inflammations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardcoreHunter Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 3 hours ago, katt_goddess said: Dandelion greens were not a super big thing but I remember them from up near the Canadian border. It was mostly older people that would have them usually in the spring and only the young leaves and I think it was more as a holdover from their parents / grandparents when you needed a fresh dose of vitamin c after a long winter. I do drink tea with thistle in it occasionally. It's supposed to help with damaged livers, arthritis, and other inflammations. Well my great grandma lived to be 100 so it must be good for something. Also my greatx2 grandfather made the tetanus shot. So who knows what medicinal stuff my family was into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katt_goddess Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 2 hours ago, HardcoreHunter said: Well my great grandma lived to be 100 so it must be good for something. Also my greatx2 grandfather made the tetanus shot. So who knows what medicinal stuff my family was into. *snorts I remember those chairs. They were not comfortable. They were only fun to trace with your fingers because of the smoothness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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