TheMidwestis known for no-nonsense, practical, and tasty food that appeals to just about anyone and everyone.
Where else could yousnackon something called ‘puppy chow’ and make a gourmet experience out of tater tots?
This is the region that gave usKool-Aidandfrozen TV dinners, after all.
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Maid-Rite
Famous for itsLoose Meat Sandwich, this restaurant has franchises in several Midwestern states.
What exactly is a loose meat sandwich, you ask?
It all started with owner and butcher Fred Angell, who developed special seasonings for the ground beef sandwich.
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AJ Bombers
Burgers, beer, booze, and bombs…of peanuts?
We never said it would be healthy.
Never fear, though, they are open and serving up what they’re known forprairie oysters.
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That is the case for the recipe used in honor of Burt atBurt’s Placein Morton Grove, Illinois.
Henderson Castle
How about high tea with a side of history?
Visitors have noted surprise at the salsa creativity, finding olives and even mushrooms in the restaurant recipe.
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