Tastes of the union: Top U.S. menu trends

Midwest

Ranch dressing, American cheese and cherries appear on menus more in this region than elsewhere in the country.

Chicago: Italian beef, which is thinly sliced, marinated roast beef served usually with hot or sweet peppers and other vegetables on a long roll, is a local specialty rarely seen elsewhere.

Minneapolis: A local favorite is a cheese-stuffed hamburger called a Juicy Lucy.

Cincinnati: Skyline chili, invented by a local Greek immigrant, is flavored with cinnamon and chocolate and served over spaghetti.

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