The Alaskan King Crab fisherman is considered the most dangerous job in the United States.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: Tripel
The National Restaurant Association recommends: TBD
Pinto beans are one of the official state vegetables of New Mexico.
Beer Pairing Suggestion:
The Steelhead Trout is the official fish of Washington State.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: Saison
The National Restaurant Association recommends: Wild Sage American Bistro
Utah's official state fruit is the cherry.
The National Restaurant Association recommends: The Roof Restaurant
According to the El Rancho Vegas' history, the original midnight "chuckwagon" buffet was created there for hungry gamblers (and cost $1.25).
Most of the world's macadamia nuts are grown on the island of Hawaii.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: Blonde Ale
Chimichangas were invented in Arizona.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: India Pale Ale
The National Restaurant Association recommends: Aunt Chilada’s
Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming has the nation's largest population of wild bison.
There are about three head of cattle for every human in the state of Montana.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: Dubbel
California produces about 90 percent of the nation's avocado crop.
Apigigi from the Northern Mariana Islands was the winner of the 2011 CQ Roll Call Taste of America.
Potatoes are the official state food of Idaho.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: Pale Lager
The National Restaurant Association recommends: Bardenay
A staple in Guam, fried fish is served with vegetables in a vinegar sauce.
Pears are the official state fruit of Oregon.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: Gueuze Lambic
The National Restaurant Association recommends: Pambiche
California is the nation’s leading producer of strawberries.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: Weissbier
The National Restaurant Association recommends: Mulvaney’s B & L
Coconut is part of Palusami, a dish served on special occasions in American Samoa.
Michigan hosts the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City.
Ice cream cones are the official state dessert of Missouri.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: Chocolate Stout
Buckeyes are the official state symbol of O-H-I-O.
Iowa is home to the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival and provides more than 25% of the hogs and pigs nationally, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: Smoked Porter
The National Restaurant Association recommends: The Machine Shed
Colorado is the top lamb feeding state in the nation.
Cincinnati-chili introduced the the style of serving chili over hot dogs and spaghetti.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: Imperial Brown Ale
The National Restaurant Association recommends: Gold Star Chili
Colby cheese was developed in the late 1800s by a cheesemaker's son in Wisconsin and is considered the first American cheese.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: Brown Ale
The National Restaurant Association recommends: Maxie's Southern Comfort
The Rueben sandwich was invented in Nebraska.
North Dakota is one of the top producers of sunflowers in the U.S.
Cracker Jacks debuted at the Chicago World Fair in 1893.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: Märzen
The National Restaurant Association recommends: Ferris & Jack
The Pronto Pup vendors at the Minnesota State Fair claim to have invented the corn dog in 1941.
Orville Redenbacher was a Hoosier who built his popcorn empire in northwest Indiana, which also hosts an annual popcorn festival.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: Belgian Strong Pale Ale
Kansas is one of the top US Producers of Beef and May is Beef Month in Kansas!
Wisconsin is also the origin of the "beer brat", a regional favorite where the bratwurst are poached in beer.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: Rauchbier
Chicago claims to be the inventor of the Italian Beef sandwich.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: Red Ale
The National Restaurant Association recommends: Pop's Italian Beef
Fry bread is the official state bread of South Dakota
The Boston Cream Pie is the official state dessert of Massachusetts.
The pepperoni roll was invented at the Country Club Bakery in Fairmont, WV.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: Dunkel Lager
The National Restaurant Association recommends: Gino's Pizza & Spaghetti House
The apple is the official state fruit of Rhode Island.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: Fruit Lambic
The National Restaurant Association recommends: Gregg's Restaurant and Pub
Peach Pie is the official state dessert of Delaware.
Blueberry pie is the official state dessert of Maine.
The world's only oyster museum is on Chincoteague Island, Virginia and the oyster shell is the state symbol.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: Kolsch
The National Restaurant Association recommends: Lemaire Restaurant
Pumpkin is the official state fruit of New Hampshire.
The Philly Cheese Steak is named for its city of origin in Pennsylvania.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: Pilsner
The National Restaurant Association recommends: Philadelphia Steaks & Hoagies of Camp Hill
Blue crabs are the official state food of Maryland.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: Witbier
The National Restaurant Association recommends: Cantler's Riverside Inn
A German butcher opened up the first Coney Island hot dog stand in Brooklyn, New York.
Washington Post Magazine recently claimed the half smoke was the signature dish of D.C.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: American Amber Ale
The National Restaurant Association recommends: Ben's Chili Bowl
Chocolate Chip Cookies are Massachusetts' official state cookie. They were also invented at the Toll House Restaurant in Whitman, Mass. in 1930.
The Highbush Blueberry is the official fruit of New Jersey.
Apple pie is Vermont's official state pie.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: Wild Ale
The National Restaurant Association recommends: Maple Grove Farms
Buffalo Style Chicken Wings
Beer Pairing Suggestion: Biere de Garde
The National Restaurant Association recommends: The Anchor Bar
According to the Library of Congress, Louis' Lunch, in New Haven, Connecticut created the original American Hamburger in 1895.
Chili is the official state dish of Texas.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: American Pale Ale
The National Restaurant Association recommends: Texas Chili Parlor
Rum comes from sugarcane, USVI's top natural resource.
Oklahoma claims BBQ Pork as the star of its official state meal.
Colonel Sanders developed the famous Kentucky Fried Chicken in North Corbin, KY.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: Helles Lager
The National Restaurant Association recommends: Greyhound Tavern
The world's largest pecan nursery is in Lumberton, Mississippi.
Shrimp and Grits originated in South Carolina, particularly Charleston.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: American Imperial Red Ale
The National Restaurant Association recommends: Blue Marlin Restaurant
Memphis, TN is home of the World Championship BBQ Contest (also know as Memphis in May).
Beer Pairing Suggestion: Doppelbock
The National Restaurant Association recommends: Rendezvous Restaurant
Jambalaya was introduced to America in Louisiana.
Key Lime is the official state pie of Florida.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: Hefeweizen
The National Restaurant Association recommends: Ricky's Blue Heaven
Arkansas is the birthplace of the commercial catfish industry.
Peach is the official state fruit of Georgia
Beer Pairing Suggestion: Belgian Strong Golden Ale
The National Restaurant Association recommends: Pittypats Porch
Corn dogs are said to have been introduced at the Texas State Fair sometime between 1938 and 1942.
Different regions of North Carolina claim to be home to different pulled pork BBQ varieties with multiple regional BBQ contests.
The National Restaurant Association recommends: Bullock's BBQ
Warm-water stone crabs are caught in Florida and were first popularized in Miami.
Puerto Rico produces 80,000 metric tons of plantains a year.
Pecans are the official state nut of Alabama.
Beer Pairing Suggestion: Coffee Porter
The National Restaurant Association recommends: Heaton Pecan Farm
