The one food you need to try in every state

Are you the type of traveler who spends vacations in search of the best cheap eats, local culinary specialties and regional comfort foods? Are you excited to be able to eat out again? We’ve made your next vacation a little bit easier because we’ve tracked down not only the one dish you absolutely must try in every state and Washington, D.C., but also the best restaurants at which to try them.

There are certain dishes across the country that are undeniably iconic, but for this list, we’re showcasing regional specialties that are somehow just not as good outside of their home state — if you’re even able to find them elsewhere.