Cultures and customs vary widely across the United States—and that means food does, too! It is, after all, an important aspect of culture, which can vary dramatically across regions, states and even within cities. School Nutrition magazine has covered some regional foods and cuisines before, including:

• “Southern Comfort,” a feature on Southern food from the June/July 2022 issue
• A look at the unique, Midwestern pairing of chili and cinnamon rolls in a bonus digital article for the November/December2022 issue
• A shoutout to several New Orleans’ classics in our Second Annual Food Issue

Now, we’ll explore even more unique foods that have achieved niche fame—but if you don’t live in these regions, you probably haven’t heard of them. But, who knows—you might even find inspiration for a new, unusual recipe to adapt for your menu at school...