Top 10 Best New York Dishes and Foods

No matter how much food we manage to shove into our mouths while visiting any one of our United States, New York State food will always reign supreme. If you're from out of state and asked, what food is New York State known for? Your mind might conjure up images of food carts toting street meat and soft pretzels being enjoyed by the masses. Well, today we are ready to prove that there are so many delicious dishes of iconic New York State food. You're on the Best American Food channel, and this is a selection of the 10 Best New York Dishes. Number 10. Garbage Plate. This unusually named dish originates from Rochester, New York, and consists of a messy combination of either cheeseburger, hamburger, sausages, steak, chicken, grilled cheese sandwich, fried fish or eggs. Usually choose two ingredients from the list, which served on top of fries, beans, and macaroni salad. The dish is then topped with optional onions, mustard, or hot sauce, and served with a side dish of white bread and butter, its purpose to soak up the juices after the garbage plate has been eaten. Although it is a bizarre dish with an unappetizing name, in this case garbage refers to abundance and variety, and it is the number one reason why hangovers don't stand a chance in Rochester. Number 9. Coleslaw. This salad is nowadays a true American staple and a side dish that's often served with barbecued meat or fried chicken. Originally, it was brought over to New York State in the 18th century by the Dutch settlers. It consists of shredded cabbage, mayonnaise, carrots, buttermilk or sour cream with vinegar, sugar, and other seasonings, depending on the cook and regional variations. Some of the variations have other ingredients such as salad dressings, celery seeds, grated cheese, pineapple, or peppers. However, the only consistent ingredient in coleslaw is shredded cabbage. The salad is always served chilled, and it's commonly used in hamburgers, sandwiches, and hot dogs. Number 8. Eggs Benedict. Eggs Benedict is a breakfast or brunch meal consisting of toasted halves of an English muffin that are topped with a slice of ham or bacon, a poached egg, and sauce hollandaise. Although there are numerous theories about the origin of the dish, most people agree that credit should be given to Delmonico's restaurant. Regardless of the inventor, eggs benedict are nowadays found throughout the world in numerous variations such as eggs mornay, florentine, blanchard, hasarde, and cochon. Number 7. Black and White Cookie and Ice Cream Sandwich. These iconic New York City cookies consist of a soft, cake-like base that is covered in equal parts chocolate and vanilla frosting or fondant. Their origin is somewhat of a mystery, and one theory claims that they evolved from the incredibly similar half-moon cookies that are predominantly found in upstate New York. Regardless of its origin, the black and white cookie remains one of the classic New York City desserts that is found in numerous bakeries and delis across the city. Ice cream sandwich is an American dessert that dates back to New York City in 1899. It was allegedly invented by an unknown pushcart vendor in the Bowery, who sandwiched vanilla ice cream between two thin wafers. The treat was so popular that the vendor didn't have time to make a change, so he charged a penny per ice cream sandwich. Nowadays, ice cream sandwiches are not made with only wafers and cookies, there are varieties which are prepared with brioche, waffles, croissants, and even churros. Number 6. Spaghetti and Meatballs. Contrary to popular belief, spaghetti and meatballs is not an Italian dish, and if one travels to Italy, it will appear on some menus simply to satisfy the appetites of some American tourists. Consisting of spaghetti combined with tomato sauce and ground beef meatballs, the dish was originally invented by Italian immigrants who came to America in the 19th century. Since canned tomatoes were among the only items available in stores, home cooks used to prepare a rich marinara sauce with garlic, oil, and tomatoes. Spaghetti were also one of the only Italian ingredients available in stores, so the thin, long pasta also became more popular in the homes of newly arrived immigrants. Combined with flavorful, big meatballs, this hearty meal was created as one of the true symbols of Italian-American cuisine, although the dish is not Italian in origin. Number 5. New York-Style Cheesecake. New York-style cheesecake is different from other cheesecakes mainly because of its heavy and dense texture that feels extremely smooth and rich. Its flavor should be sweet and tangy, not citrusy, chewy, or starchy. It is believed that the first New York-style cheesecake was made by juniors in the 1950s. The magic formula includes heavy cream, eggs, vanilla, cream cheese, and optionally sour cream, while the base usually consists of a sponge cake crust or graham cracker crust. Number 4. Buffalo Wings. Having nothing in common with the actual buffalo nor the American bison, buffalo wings are actually named after the place of their origin, Buffalo, New York. It is one of the most legendary and famous American dishes found in almost every bar, pub, and diner across the United States. Deep-fried buffalo wings have crispy skin on the outside, tender meat on the inside, and a special hot sauce infused with vinegar and butter, with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing provides a perfect opportunity to cool down the wings' spiciness. A green salad would also be a perfect accompaniment to the spicy wings. Number 3. New York-Style Pizza. New York-style pizza is a large, thin-crusted pizza that evolved from the classic Neapolitan-style pizza brought to New York City by Italian immigrants during the early 1900s. When sliced, the pieces are also very large and wide, while the crust is crispy, yet foldable for easier consumption. Some claim that the unique texture of the crust owes much to the minerals that are only found in New York City's tap water. Traditionally, the pizza is topped with mozzarella and heavily seasoned tomato sauce, while the additional ingredients such as vegetables or sausage come on top of the cheese. Typical condiments for additionally topping the pizza include garlic powder, red chili pepper flakes, and oregano. Number 2. Delmonico Steak. Created between 1840 and 1850, the Delmonico steak is a mystery that perplexes many. What you order in one restaurant may be different in another. If you order a Delmonico steak at Delmonico's today, you'll get a boneless ribeye steak that's brushed with butter and beef fat after it has been taken out of the broiler. And though there are many debates about the origin of this steak, one thing can be certain, Delmonico steak is synonymous with the best piece of meat you can get when you walk into any New York City restaurant. Number 1. New York Sandwiches and Hot Dogs. New York State is home to so many amazing sandwiches, burgers and hot dogs, but we'll tell you about just four of the most iconic. Pastrami on rye is the terrific sandwich, which has its origins in New York City, where it is a signature American Jewish dish. It traditionally consists of thin slices of the tastiest and juiciest pastrami, which is spread on rye bread, covered with mustard, and then served with pickles as a side dish. Although the sandwich is common throughout the United States today, the best pastrami on rye is definitely made in New York City. Bagel and Lox is a classic New Yorker sandwich consisting of a freshly baked bagel that's split in half, then topped with cream cheese and cured salmon. The sandwich can be additionally garnished with capers or thinly sliced red onions, while the plain cream cheese can be replaced with dill and chive cream cheeses. These days, this awesome sandwich is available throughout the country. However, if you're a purist that wants only the authentic Bagel and Lox sandwich, stick with New Yorker delis. And finally, a Reuben sandwich. This everyone's favorite American hot sandwich was born in the early 20th century on a street in New York City's Manhattan. It consists of corned beef, bread, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing. And here let's go into more detail. Despite its name, this dressing has no Russian roots and is an entirely American invention. And no one even has any idea why this dressing got such a name. The Russian dressing consists of mayonnaise and ketchup, and is often supplemented with finely chopped onions, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce. Like most popular dishes, Reuben also has many variations in different states of the USA. So casual, yet incredibly savory and very hearty, Reuben remains one of the most sought-after snacks in New York City. Boiled, grilled or steamed sausages made with beef, pork, or a combination of both, tucked into soft bread rolls, drizzled with mustard or ketchup, then topped with a variety of ingredients such as sauerkraut, onions, cheese, and chilies. Succulent hot dogs are street food that is not to be missed. Regardless of the condiments, hot dogs are flavorful and convenient comfort food, something to keep one warm during the winter and also a tasty summertime snack to consume while cheering a favorite team in numerous baseball parks in America, where hot dogs are especially popular. It is an American invention that is native to Brooklyn, New York, which was not without German influence. Today, hot dogs can be found just about anywhere in America and abroad. In New York, where hot dogs are typically sold from numerous street carts, mustard is the condiment of choice. What's your favorite New York dishes? Share your opinions on today's selection in the comments, subscribe to my channel not to miss the next interesting video about the best American food, and I say goodbye to you until the next video. Thank you all, bye, everyone!