It's great to be a hungry man in America

It's great to be a hungry man in America
If these dishes haven't yet crossed your lips as you've crossed the country, you've got some miles to cover and some joys to behold

By Matt Goulding

From the lobster pounds of Maine to the burrito barrios of San Francisco, our country serves up regional chow that rivals the food of any nation on this planet.

We're not talking about hushed temples of gastronomy, but the loud, exciting, quirky food that channels a culture, defines a region, and delights any man who sinks his teeth into it: the spareribs of St. Louis, the ancient étouffées of Cajun country, the crushed Frito pies of the Southwest.

We've eaten our way from sea to shining sea, leaving no cheeseburger or smoked pig part untasted. We've returned with 64 compelling arguments for patriotism, right up there with the Bill of Rights and Wrigley Field. Grab a fork.

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