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Topic: American Regional Cuisines

A table setting for the state dinner hosted by President Obama for Chinese President Hu Jintao.

Andrew "FoFo" Gilich for mayor!

Francis Lam's tales of the South

Hot dog, fries and a side of race war

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Why the dying Gulf oysters matter

Shrimp tacos with an idealist's twist

An ancient U.S. Department of Agriculture cookbook. Yum!

Hosea Wilson loads shrimp from their catch into a basket, Monday, May 3, 2010, at the Venice Marina in Venice, La. NOAA has restricted commercial and recreational fishing in oil-affected portions of the Gulf of Mexico. Their boat has been recruited to aid with the oil spill clean up efforts. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) (AP)

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The definitive New Orleans sandwich guide

The Martin Brothers' letter to striking street car workers

The lefty origins of New Orleans' iconic po' boy

Bellwether Vance

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Leah Chase of Dooky Chase restaurant and Sara Roahen

Biscuit pudding eater by the grace of God

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Small dish of banana pudding with wafers and whip topping

This banana pudding is the king of all puddings

Fried chicken, freed from fear

Charles Gabriel at work

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