. The chowhound team posted a note asking that people not include markets outside the Baltimore and Washington areas. The chowhound monitors may not be aware that regional districts do not always follow state lines. Southern... (9 replies, last updated by ChinoWayne September 12, 2009)

I am a writer looking for information about cakes specific to certain regions. North Carolina is supposed to have a Lady Baltimore cake (though a lot of North Carolinians have never had one). Kentucky is said to have a mint julep... (137 replies, last updated by buttertart September 23, 2009)

I enjoy going to farmers markets whenever I travel and find the regional differences quite interesting. Tragically, the pluots I so love from CA markets are nowhere to be found in my area. Last week I encountered ground cherries... (12 replies, last updated by Passadumkeg August 24, 2009)

After working with the new Lists feature for a while and considering all of the complaints about the ‘bounds’ of a Region, why do we really need them? Regions are only useful for grouping Topics of discussion. However,... (0 replies, last updated by DiveFan October 21, 2008)

I’m interested in unique regional treats – the yummy things you can get in only one place or region. What are some of your favorite regional treats? When you go to the store, what are the sweet things that you see... (2 replies, last updated by PhillyCook April 4, 2008)

Penzeys sells many custom blends mixes that can be quite regional. (4 replies, last updated by mmalmad July 16, 2008)

I’m doing a little personal project, trying to get a handle on all the regional specialties of New England. And by regional, I guess I mean sub-regional or microregional – those recipes or foods which are not just old... (7 replies, last updated by EastRocker April 4, 2008)

Any suggestions for good eats in the halton region? Specifically the acton area. (0 replies, last updated by melodyl July 25, 2006)

I’m interested in unique regional treats – the yummy things you can get in only one place or region. What are some of your favorite regional treats? When you go to the store, what are the sweet things that you see... (8 replies, last updated by jenniegirl April 10, 2008)

Hey Chowhounds – since I’m new here, I was wondering if anyone knew why there isn’t a PNW region in the Places drop down menu?? I think it would really help for those visitors wanting downtown restaurant... (1 reply, last updated by Jacquilynne October 10, 2007)

regional specialties in these cities that shouldn’t be missed? Or can I find good regional Italian food in pretty much any city? I’m looking for stuff like "Rome is best known for their pizza so you should make sure... (2 replies, last updated by bropaul May 23, 2007)

I am going to Niagara in a couple weekends and would like to get some recommendations. Niagara area – including the US side, Niagara falls, NOTL, Winery region, St Catherines anything that is worth a drive. I am not looking... (1 reply, last updated by Food Tourist January 10, 2007)

We are “treated” to dinner in the Niagara Region this weekend by some visiting relatives. I would like a suggestion for a good meal, not to esoteric that will not be seen to break the bank. Suggestions would be... (5 replies, last updated by embee October 7, 2006)

Heard at lunch today that Region will be closing it’s doors next month. Fiction or fact, anyone know? (12 replies, last updated by Jim Strain September 8, 2006)

I love regional tsukemono, and perhaps my most favorite is ‘iburi gakko’ (“smoked pickle”) from Akita prefecture. Essentially this is takuan, a whole pickled daikon that somehow becomes yellow, but in this... (5 replies, last updated by kare_raisu August 8, 2006)