As if it’s possible, we came up with a way to have a little more fun on our trip around the states!
We call it the Traveling Same Name Food Game. And we would love your suggestions to help us play!
Here is how it works: As we travel around, we want to experience as many local foods that are named after a specific area.
For instance, having a Manhattan in Manhattan. Or a piece of Boston Cream Pie when in Boston. And yes, even an Idaho potato in Idaho.
We started it off in Omaha on the second day of the trip with an Omaha steak in Omaha, Nebraska.
We will keep a running list below of what we have accomplished, and of all the suggestions we get to find more. If you think of one not listed below, just add it to the comments below and we will put in on the schedule!
Thanks! Jim and Mary
Traveling Same Name Food Game
Completed Quests
- Omaha Steak In Omaha – September 10th, 2019
On The Schedule :
- Idaho potato in Idaho – Suggested by : Rita Competti ( aka : MOM)
- Manhattan in Manhattan
- Boston Creme Pie In Boston
- Chicago Deep Dish Pizza in Chicago – Steve Vann
- Key Lime Pie In The Florida Keys – Steve Vann
- Hawaiian Rolls In Hawaii – Karen Clark
- New York Strip Steak – New York – Kathy Hoey
- Baked Alaska in Alaska – Suggested by Jean Fregia
- New York Cheesecake in New York – Suggested by Jean Fregia
- Mississippi Mud Pie in Mississippi – Suggested by Jean Fregia
- Virginia Ham in Virginia – Suggested by Jean Fregia
- Philly Cheese Steak, Philadelphia – Julia Rippa
- Buffalo Wings In Buffalo, NY – Julia Rippa
- Kansas City Strip Steak / BBQ – Kansas City – Ronda Barnow
- Kentucky Bourbon in Kentucky – Suggested by Jean Fregia
- Tennessee Whiskey in Tennessee – Suggested by Jean Fregia
- Boston Baked Beans in Boston – Suggested by Jean Fregia
- Georgia Peaches in Georgia – Suggested by Jean Fregia
- Washington Apples in Washington – Suggested by Jean Fregia
- Louisiana Hot Sauce in Louisiana – Suggested by Jean Fregia
- Pendleton Whiskey In Pendleton, Oregon – Rose Felton
Valpo Velvet Ice Cream Shop in Valparaiso, Indiana.
It’s been around since 1947. In the 70’s as a kid, our Dr. would give us a certificate for a free scoop after a checkup. Miss those days! Still go there for my ice cream!
I don’t suppose Buckeyes in OH count, since you are OH natives…altho you could try buckeyes made in different spots throughout the state…
Maine lobster while actually in Maine…
Gulf shrimp while actually in the Gulf States…
I think we can still squeeze in a buckeye in the buckeye state when we roll through! Thanks for the other great suggestions too!
California roll sushi in California
Good one!!!
Tex-Mex in Texas
You might want to try Utah truffles in Utah. We are still relative newcomers to the state, having been here a little over two years. These candies were one of the first “truly Utah” food discoveries that we made here. So smooth, creamy, and utterly luscious, and they are available in several varieties.
How about a….. Philly Cheese Steak in Philadelphia…. Buffalo Wings in Buffalo, NY….Alabama Slammer in Alabama (a cocktail)…..Long Island Iced Tea in NY (also a cocktail)
Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza ……Key lime pie Florida Keys ….Mississippi mud pie Mississippi…..
Coney Island hot dog…… Coney Island New York City…..New York strip steak…… New York City
Rocky Mountain oysters…….Colorado…..Virginia ham….. Virginia
Hmmm I had left several names but don’t see the post back in September so I’ll try again.
Tillamook Cheese in Tillamook, OR
Marionberry after Marion County in Oregon
Troutdale named after a trout pond in a dale near a home
Pie Town, New Mexico
Hatch, New Mexico after the Hatch Chile
Orange, Texas
Bacon, Texas
Noodle, Texas
Oatmeal, Texas
Turkey, Texas
Trout, Texas
Sugar Land, Texas
Pearland, Texas
Salty, Texas
Rice, Texas
Sweetwater, Texas
Happy Trails!! Lovin your posts
And also an interesting note about Hazelnuts in Oregon…not sure if you came across anyone that still calls them Filberts but many still do. https://kval.com/news/local/once-and-for-all-is-this-a-hazelnut-or-a-filbert-yes
Sorry about that, not sure what happened to the first comment. It is funny, but Jim’s Mom still calls them Filberts!
Nashville Hot Chicken in Nashville
One of our favorite meals!!!