Region of the US with the best food? - GoFuckYourself.com

Sly · 10-29-2006, 07:37 PM

Dirty South? Southwest? Northeast? Midwest?

I grew up in the midwest so I'll always be partial to my comfort food. Meatloaf, roast beef, turkey and dressing, pot pies, beef stew, etc.

Which region is your favorite and why?

After Shock Media · 10-29-2006, 07:44 PM

Honestly any region that had a dense slavery background. Guessing that would be the Dirty South.
Reasoning is I love "soul food" which is most often made from the not so desired parts and ingredients. Takes longer to cook but just feels so right and tastes so damn good.

However I have built up a huge ass personal cookbook of dishes from every region I love as well as every personal recipe I use including every family one I could obtain before it was lost to time. Been working on making a family cookbook to give out one year for Christmas or something.

TurboAngel · 10-29-2006, 07:45 PM

Well I would have to say the Dirty South, you'll have to take a trip out here.

notabook · 10-29-2006, 07:47 PM

Living in the 'dirty south', I can vouch for their quality of food. Nothing but heart stopping goodness here.

Kimo · 10-29-2006, 07:48 PM

new orleans has some awesome eats

BlueWire · 10-29-2006, 07:52 PM

Most people will say the south. But honestly...i hate south cooking. I like really fresh sea food and sushi for which Seattle suits be perfectly

After Shock Media · 10-29-2006, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueWire

Most people will say the south. But honestly...i hate south cooking. I like really fresh sea food and sushi for which Seattle suits be perfectly

A lot of the south is full of fresh fish usage, just not much into sushi there.

CC · 10-29-2006, 07:56 PM

The best thing about eating in the South is the sweet tea

isabelllo · 10-29-2006, 07:57 PM

I'm a 'soul food' lover, so Dirty South, I guess. I love me some buttered grits, hush puppies, fried chicken, country fried steak, collard greens... I'd be so fat if I had grown up there.

BlueWire · 10-29-2006, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by After Shock Media

A lot of the south is full of fresh fish usage, just not much into sushi there.

I realize that...but I just dont like the way they prepare it and what they have.

I like salmon with a lemon on it...raw oysters...sushi

Seafood gumbo doesnt do it for me

isabelllo · 10-29-2006, 08:13 PM

Oh... I also love Latin food... given I grew up with a Latino dad and living in Southern California, no surprise... tamaleeeeees

After Shock Media · 10-29-2006, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueWire

I realize that...but I just dont like the way they prepare it and what they have.

I like salmon with a lemon on it...raw oysters...sushi

Seafood gumbo doesnt do it for me

I am all over salmon as well (far northern CA here). I appreciate the delicate seafood approach of the west. Same goes with sushi of course since it went crazy due to the west.

Now oysters on the other hand. Well that is about as dirty south as you can get going way back in history. Yes specially raw oysters. They were a common street food early on. The dirty south is more than just LA.

Psycho_x · 10-29-2006, 08:17 PM

Dirty south

MikesTraffic · 10-29-2006, 08:17 PM

Live in montgomery, alabama, I like southern cooking more then anything

Worldnet · 10-29-2006, 08:19 PM

Southern cooking is the best.

BlueWire · 10-29-2006, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by After Shock Media

I am all over salmon as well (far northern CA here). I appreciate the delicate seafood approach of the west. Same goes with sushi of course since it went crazy due to the west.

Now oysters on the other hand. Well that is about as dirty south as you can get going way back in history. Yes specially raw oysters. They were a common street food early on. The dirty south is more than just LA.

My favorite raw oysters are from Japan

Kamoto ..yum

I think they are also raising them in places in the US now. Maybe in the south...that might get me down there

DaddyHalbucks · 10-29-2006, 08:31 PM

The Northeast has a wide variety. Most big cities have their share of great restaurants.

DjSap · 10-29-2006, 08:55 PM

old school southern cooking is awesome..

OG LennyT · 10-29-2006, 09:17 PM

Mexican food in Arizona... but theres some good eatin in southern Georgia

wdsguy · 10-29-2006, 09:18 PM

LA it has good food from everywhere.

Mike AI · 10-29-2006, 09:20 PM

Not a region, just a city.

New Orleans

Sarah_Jayne · 10-30-2006, 02:31 AM

If I could only have one for the rest of my life I would happily make do with the food of the Philly/PA Dutch area of the country.

thebossxxx · 10-30-2006, 02:34 AM

Most diverse ethnicities = NYC..

juicybucks2 · 10-30-2006, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Kimo

new orleans has some awesome eats

I agree, I have been to some restaurants in Nawlins that have some amazing food, really interesting ingredients and fab service as well.
I wonder what it's like there since the disaster

Furious_Female · 10-30-2006, 05:45 AM

I'm partial to italian foods, so NY and surrounding areas are quite tasty to me. We've been in the south for 5 months and have yet to have any southern cooking

Chicken, corn bread and potatoes was never as appealing to me as ravioli, crusty italian bread with butter and a canoli!

It's really hard to find authentic italian food around here

BitAudioVideo · 10-30-2006, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueWire

I realize that...but I just dont like the way they prepare it and what they have.

I like salmon with a lemon on it...raw oysters...sushi

Seafood gumbo doesnt do it for me

im from the south, and we just ate a bushel of raw ones yesterday. (from Apalachicola) ***slurp*** probably the best ive had in a couple years.

and i wouldnt exactly call sushi a northwestern US quisine, it has migrated to us just like its migrated to you, but it isnt one of the foods of our (mine or your) region/history.

drjones · 10-30-2006, 07:45 AM

Chesapeake Bay area seafood.

Blue Crabs and Raw Oysters!!!

rodney25 · 10-30-2006, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Kimo

new orleans has some awesome eats

New Orleans for its mouthwatering seafood delicacies.

SinisterStudios · 10-30-2006, 08:49 AM

Id have to say the Northeast, yes southern cooking is great but the variety in the Northeast is unbeatable. Plus we have REAL BAGLES, REAL PIZZA, etc.. For the foodie there is no better place than the Northeast.

Peaches · 10-30-2006, 09:58 AM

C'mon - it's the south. Hands down

OG LennyT · 10-30-2006, 09:59 AM

I'm hungry now

tony286 · 10-30-2006, 10:11 AM

northeast less chains more mom pop type places in the southeast the food is very uninspired.

GT-Omar · 10-30-2006, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tony404

northeast less chains more mom pop type places in the southeast the food is very uninspired.

I would agree with you as far as the food chains or franchises are concerned the south sucks in that respect, but the real mom pop southern style eateries are actually pretty dam good.

Now the region of the country with the best food overall I would say the northeast for 2 reasons.
1. You have every type of ethnic food imaginable.

2. The water. Yes the water. The water in NY especially is very rich in iron which makes for a better tasting meal.

Is it healthy or healthier for probably not, but we are talking about better tasting.

BuggyG · 10-30-2006, 10:35 AM

mmmmmmmmmmmmm... deep-fried twinkies or mars bars
that's some good ol-cooking for ya!

kristin · 10-30-2006, 10:36 AM

This is a tough question ...

Buffalo has some of the best pizza and wings, but I live in Tucson now with some of the best Mexican ...

aimeesweet · 10-30-2006, 10:39 AM

I'm partial to the North East's seafood and italian dishes...

SxDx · 10-30-2006, 10:42 AM

the south!

Peaches · 10-30-2006, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Revshare-Omar

2. The water. Yes the water. The water in NY especially is very rich in iron which makes for a better tasting meal.

Is it healthy or healthier for probably not, but we are talking about better tasting.

I have heard this is why the pizza crust there is better. There's actually a place here in the ATL burbs that gets NYC tap water shipped here to make their crusts with

GT-Omar · 10-30-2006, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Peaches

I have heard this is why the pizza crust there is better. There's actually a place here in the ATL burbs that gets NYC tap water shipped here to make their crusts with

Ray's pizza in buckhead!

Sly · 10-30-2006, 10:54 AM

Looks like the South has risen after all. :-)

ImLost · 10-30-2006, 11:12 AM

pizzahut

Peaches · 10-30-2006, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Sly

Looks like the South has risen after all. :-)

Well, we WERE burned down to the ground - we know a little about cooking

pornguy · 10-30-2006, 11:17 AM

South Florida. Lots of good Cuban food.

Worldnet · 10-30-2006, 11:39 AM

Home cooking= southern USA
Pizza= New York
Hotdogs= New York = Nathans
Italian sausage= New York
Italian general= New York
BBQ= southern USA
Seafood= New England
Steaks= Texas and Colorado
Pussy= southern USA

PantieZ · 10-30-2006, 11:53 AM

atm .. i´d say Irak or Afganistan food ...
but Korean food rocks ! So ... go ahead guys .... the world needs you

Sarah_Jayne · 10-30-2006, 12:40 PM

the real answer is generally what you grew up with. Home cooking is the best for me and that doesn't mean heating up frozen meals.

TheJimmy · 10-30-2006, 12:47 PM

California...for the local cuisine (mezzcans & hippie food) and anything international you want will likely have a great spot to find it here.

escorpio · 10-30-2006, 01:14 PM

Texas BBQ

MediaGuy · 10-30-2006, 01:18 PM

Gimme real louisiana cajun cook fests any time, and for food safety and quality I'd have to hand the laurels to much of SoCal and the west coast in General.

woj · 10-30-2006, 01:19 PM

50...........

10-29-2006, 07:37 PM	#1
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After Shock Media It's coming look busy Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn". Posts: 35,299	Honestly any region that had a dense slavery background. Guessing that would be the Dirty South. Reasoning is I love "soul food" which is most often made from the not so desired parts and ingredients. Takes longer to cook but just feels so right and tastes so damn good. However I have built up a huge ass personal cookbook of dishes from every region I love as well as every personal recipe I use including every family one I could obtain before it was lost to time. Been working on making a family cookbook to give out one year for Christmas or something. __________________ [email protected] ICQ:135982156 AIM: Aftershockmed1a MSN: [email protected]

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notabook Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Not a Library! Posts: 9,748	Living in the 'dirty south', I can vouch for their quality of food. Nothing but heart stopping goodness here. __________________

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Kimo ... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maryland ICQ:87038677 Posts: 11,542	new orleans has some awesome eats __________________ ...

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TurboAngel H.B.I.C. Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NC Posts: 30,122	Well I would have to say the Dirty South, you'll have to take a trip out here.

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BlueWire Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4,628	Most people will say the south. But honestly...i hate south cooking. I like really fresh sea food and sushi for which Seattle suits be perfectly

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CC Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,690	The best thing about eating in the South is the sweet tea

10-29-2006, 07:57 PM	#9
isabelllo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 217	I'm a 'soul food' lover, so Dirty South, I guess. I love me some buttered grits, hush puppies, fried chicken, country fried steak, collard greens... I'd be so fat if I had grown up there.

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isabelllo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 217	Oh... I also love Latin food... given I grew up with a Latino dad and living in Southern California, no surprise... tamaleeeeees

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Psycho_x Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 697	Dirty south

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Worldnet Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 996	Southern cooking is the best.

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wdsguy Ryde or Die Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California-Shanghai Posts: 19,568	LA it has good food from everywhere.

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Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	If I could only have one for the rest of my life I would happily make do with the food of the Philly/PA Dutch area of the country.

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Furious_Female Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Upstate, New York Posts: 8,187	I'm partial to italian foods, so NY and surrounding areas are quite tasty to me. We've been in the south for 5 months and have yet to have any southern cooking Chicken, corn bread and potatoes was never as appealing to me as ravioli, crusty italian bread with butter and a canoli! It's really hard to find authentic italian food around here __________________ Skype: j3nn.com ICQ 160370494 My current favorite high-converting sponsor: CrakRevenue

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drjones Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 908	Chesapeake Bay area seafood. Blue Crabs and Raw Oysters!!! __________________ ICQ: 284903372

10-30-2006, 08:49 AM	#29
SinisterStudios Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Joisey Posts: 3,087	Id have to say the Northeast, yes southern cooking is great but the variety in the Northeast is unbeatable. Plus we have REAL BAGLES, REAL PIZZA, etc.. For the foodie there is no better place than the Northeast. __________________ SEOIP.com Multiple IP Webhosting Shared and Dedicated IP's - Multiple Class A's - From $1.99/ip

10-30-2006, 09:58 AM	#30
Peaches Old broad Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Away Posts: 13,933	C'mon - it's the south. Hands down

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tony286 lurker Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: atlanta Posts: 57,021	northeast less chains more mom pop type places in the southeast the food is very uninspired.

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BuggyG Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa Posts: 4,179	mmmmmmmmmmmmm... deep-fried twinkies or mars bars that's some good ol-cooking for ya!

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Worldnet Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 996	Home cooking= southern USA Pizza= New York Hotdogs= New York = Nathans Italian sausage= New York Italian general= New York BBQ= southern USA Seafood= New England Steaks= Texas and Colorado Pussy= southern USA

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Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	the real answer is generally what you grew up with. Home cooking is the best for me and that doesn't mean heating up frozen meals.