"Some dishes are recognizable around the globe - Chicago deep dish, Philly cheesesteaks, and Louisiana gumbo are all great examples. On the flip side, countless hyper-regional plates are known mostly to locals and travelers who happen to pass through. It wouldn't be unreasonable for someone born and raised in California to be unfamiliar with the incredible Iowan Scotcheroo, or for a Hawaiian to be baffled when asked their thoughts on Boston brown bread."
"People who've never lived or spent much time in Colorado may be hard-pressed if asked to think of "classic Denver dishes." The Denver omelet and green chile may come to mind, or perhaps the fabled Rocky Mountain oysters, but the Mile High City actually has plenty of lesser-known plates that deserve a moment in the spotlight. Several, like fried tacos and sugar steak, originated right in Denver and its surrounding suburbs."
Many U.S. regions have foods unique to their area, with some globally known while others remain hyper-regional and familiar mainly to locals and travelers who pass through. Denver features both recognizable items like the Denver omelet, green chile, and Rocky Mountain oysters and lesser-known plates that originated locally, such as fried tacos and sugar steak. Several Denver dishes trace influences to the city's railroad and mining history. The sizable Latino community has significantly shaped dining and home cooking. Some classic Denver foods have roots far from Colorado but have become intertwined with the city's culinary identity and culture.
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