This month's issue of Bon Appetit headlines its main feature "The United Plates of America." It's devoted to identifying the best and most uniquely American flavors in all 50 states. "Whether it's a slice of just-baked cherry pie in
Michigan, an oyster and bacon sandwich in Louisiana ... there's always something
delicious just around the corner in America."What follows is a "definitive" list of each state and its best dishes, drinks and ingredients categorized into buying, eating and drinking. H
Gates has a little more to strut about after being named one of the 23 landmark restaurants in the country. No, it's not an official landmark as designated by the government. The title was bestowed by AOL, which called it "lip-smacking good" and commended the sauce as "what
elevates it to the top of the heap," especially when its on the ribs. Gates is in good company. Other restaurants to make the list included Ted Drewes of St. Louis, Katz's Deli of New York, Pink's Hot Dogs of LA and Ben's Chi
