Tamales are surging in popularity, with digital visibility up 47% last year and sold in 34,000 U.S. restaurants. Tamales are actually one of the oldest known prepared foods.
"Wing King" Drew Cerza of Buffalo, New York, created a new wing sauce to celebrate the total eclipse over the city and raise money for a charity founded by NFL legend Jim Kelly.
Little Miss BBQ is a celebrated casual-dining hotspot in Phoenix, Arizona. It's most famous dish is a giant sandiwich called El Jefe, "The Boss" in Spanish.
Alabama orange rolls have grown into an local culinary specialty. The orange rolls of venerable All Steak restaurant were named one of the 100 best things to eat in Alabama.
Rick Bishop, farmer and owner of Mountain Sweet Berry Farm in Roscoe, New York, has foraged for ramps (also called wild leeks) for decades. The rural practice, he says, now faces campus critics.
Spam has enjoyed eight straight years of record growth, according to parent company Hormel. Spam musubi, a form of sushi made with the canned meat, is fueling the trend.
Justin Cucci, the Denver chef behind restaurant group Edible Beats, finds inspiration for his food and his business in his favorite bands, including Steely Dan and the Grateful Dead.