11 Foods That Every St. Louisan Craves When They Leave St. Louis
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Laura Burks Overstreet
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These iconic hometown foods hold a special place in the heart of St. Louis. Many of these were created here and most of them you just can’t find in other cities. If you find yourself living or traveling far from St. Louis, these are the foods you will definitely miss. Read below to see how many of these delicious dishes make your mouth water!
These hearty, deep fried pasta puffs are a great appetizer or a filling dinner dish. If you are away from St. Louis, you likely won't this item anywhere on the menu.
You might find St. Louis thin crust pizza listed on menus in other cities, but it won't be our thin crust pizza! Nothing is more crushing than getting excited over a familiar dish, only to discover that it's just not done right.
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Sure, you'll find pretzels elsewhere, but none will compare to Gus's Pretzels. These wonderful twists have been sold in St. Louis since 1920!
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A St. Louis favorite, it can be a shock to find this item missing from the menu in other cities.
This dish has been around so long, no one remembers life without it. The Slinger, with all of its odd and wonderful combinations, is not likely to be found very far from home.
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You will find pork and steaks in other cities, but finding a pork steak will be a challenge. Seeing this huge hunk of meat on a menu elsewhere is highly unlikely!
You might find a version of gooey butter cake in other cities, but it isn't the same as the squares we have here. The cake should be thick, rich, and oh-so sweet.
There is no place in the world like Ted Drewes! Frozen custard may be found in other places, but no other concretes compares to this hometown favorite.
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We make our barbecue sauce thick, sweet, and serve it generously. Ordering a barbecue dish in another city is likely to be disappointing.
We are spoiled in St. Louis with an authentic Italian restaurant in just about every neighborhood. And the food is normally created from recipes handed down from generations of amazing cooks.
You will miss our wonderful house salads tossed with a sweet, rich, and often anchovy-based dressing. They're served in almost every restaurant in St. Louis, and this unassuming side dishes is a staple food here.
Do you have a soft spot for these St. Louis foods? Which one is your favorite? If you have any others that didn’t make this list, share them with us in the comments below!
Looking for more great St. Louis food? Check out these awesome taco places around the city.
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