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Triple Cities' Disappearing Hot Pie
In Binghamton, it's believed pizza was called hot Italian pie for the benefit of non-Italian diners who were otherwise unfamiliar with it.

Adam Horvath
Aug 12, 20243 min read


I Passed the "Duchess" on the Left-Hand Side
I’ve made the trip down I-95 South thru Connecticut dozens of times. Usually, it’s with the perfume of a half-eaten box of “abeetz”...

Adam Horvath
Jun 21, 20243 min read


Norristown Zeps- Lettuce Need Not Apply
A zep might look like a hoagie, but there are strict rules. Only one meat and provolone. Thick cut onion, tomato and absolutely no lettuce!

Adam Horvath
May 15, 20242 min read


Frozen Pizza- Break Box in Case of Emergency
Frozen pizza is like Disco, there's a time and a place. What's your favorite?

Adam Horvath
Apr 30, 20242 min read


The Michigan Dog- Chili’s first Cousin, Twice Removed
Full Disclosure, I've never actually been to Plattsburgh. I’m telling you this because a part of me feels like a fraud as I typically...

Adam Horvath
Apr 15, 20243 min read


Pizzagaina- My Trek into Brooklyn for the Savory Italian Easter Pie
Despite the fact my father was born in Williamsburg, I’m really a bit of a Brooklyn virgin. I’m not saying BK and I never shared a few...

Adam Horvath
Mar 31, 20242 min read


Meriden Ct- A Steamed Hamburger Society
Well I made it, despite your directions. I hope you’re prepared for an incredible story about my unique lunch in the steamed hamburger ...

Adam Horvath
Mar 14, 20244 min read


Lake Trout, Like Rocky Mountain Oysters But Not Really
I don’t know what's more intriguing, the fact that there’s a Baltimore foodigenous named lake trout that’s neither from a lake nor trout...

Adam Horvath
Feb 27, 20243 min read


The Fastnacht and the Furious
Shrove Tuesday, you may know it better as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, is the last day of indulgence before a 40-day fast known as Lent....

Adam Horvath
Feb 13, 20243 min read


There's Something About Texas Tommy
You know that feeling you get, when a mysterious loner moves into town and suddenly one by one, people start dying. No one even fathoms...

Adam Horvath
Jan 29, 20243 min read


Stromboli- The Food I Grew Up Eating, But Apparently Never Ate
There’s Italian and then there’s Italian American and where I’m from, sometimes the line is a bit of a blur. But I think everyone can...

Adam Horvath
Jan 16, 20243 min read


Fudgie Tiberius Whale
I originally intended to post this story about Fudgie the Whale in November, but I couldn’t get my ish together in time for my actual...

Adam Horvath
Dec 28, 20233 min read


So You Thought You Knew Italian Hot Dogs? GUEST BLOGGER ALERT!!!
If you’re from New Jersey you probably think you already know what an Italian Hot Dog is. Depending on what part of the state you’re from...

Mark NP- I Never Sausage a Hot Dog
Dec 14, 20233 min read


Panzarotti Ain't NoH JoHke!
If you’ve been following me on my socials , you recoginize I have some Jersey pride. I’m not saying I pee Bruce Springsteen or poop Bon...

Adam Horvath
Dec 5, 20233 min read


New Orleans Charbroiled Oysters
There’s something special about Drago's original freshly shucked gulf coast oysters topped with a juicy, herb and garlic butter sauce!

Adam Horvath
Nov 20, 20233 min read


Scrapple, the Alec Baldwin of Mush Meats
I lived in South Jersey until I was 7 yet never tried scrapple despite its local popularity. I guess I cared more about putting jimmies...

Adam Horvath
Oct 24, 20233 min read


Garbage Plate- Rochester's Heaping Pile of Comfort
We’re all grown-ups here right, so I’m just going to say it. There are some nasty sounding foods out there that people enjoy in spite of...

Adam Horvath
Sep 28, 20233 min read


Grape Pie- It's Fingerlaking Good
Nestled amongst the rolling hills and petite vineyards on the south shore of Canandaigua Lake lies the unassuming Village of Naples New...

Adam Horvath
Sep 13, 20233 min read


Fall River: Werewolves, Axe Murderers & Chow Mein Sandwiches
The second I saw the exit sign for the city of Fall River Massachusetts, something felt very familiar. Although I only caught passing...

Adam Horvath
Aug 23, 20234 min read


A Jim Shoe- Chicago's Unique Sandwich That Doesn't Stink! **GUEST BLOGGER!
My wife is from the Chicago area, and I've spent a lot of time in the city. It is known for its unique sandwiches: Italian beef, Polish,...

Marc Viquez- The Ballpark Hunter
Aug 10, 20232 min read
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