500 Ways to Eat Like a Local: A Traveler's Guide to the Regional Foods of the U.S.

Savor the intriguing stories behind the Philly cheesesteak, the Chicago-style hot dog, Nashville hot chicken and hundreds more of the best regional foods in the United States. A great gift for a food-loving friend!

Explore dishes that are only found in certain parts of the country or are connected to a particular place where they originated – including 16 different styles of pizza, 17 kinds of pie and 18 types of burgers.

Discover the distinctions between barbecue in St. Louis, Kansas City, Memphis, Texas and the Carolinas, and savor hyperlocal delicacies like the Juicy Lucy burger, Hangtown fry and shoofly pie. Plus, unearth fascinating tales including:

• The holiday specialty that state and federal agencies warn you not to eat
• The familiar cookie with a surprising origin that drove two cities to the courtroom
• The popular snack made famous by a well-known sports broadcaster
• The dessert invented by a baker at a nationwide grocery chain

500 Ways to Eat Like a Local is perfect for readers fascinated by culinary history, fans of Roadfood or for anyone planning a visit to an unfamiliar part of the U.S. Those who seek out local foods will gain a more delicious experience of their destination that will stimulate their appetite for a return visit.

Includes more than 1,000 restaurant suggestions, plus map illustrations of the country’s regional pizzas, burgers, pies and more!

Jon Douglas is a food writer and avid traveler and eater based in Seattle. He was previously an editor for SmarterTravel, MSN Travel and Bing Travel, and has written for USA Today and Frommers Travel.