There was a similar thread on egullet on the best they could come up with was a half-smoke which i’ve never even had or heard of before. Any ideas? Obviously Baltimore is easy: crab cakes, crabs, and pit beef. (22 replies, last updated by qwertyy April 18, 2006)

There really isn’t a "signature dish" that is ubiquitous in the sense that the cheesesteak is in Philly, the crab cake is in Baltimore, or the hot dog is in Chicago. (Deep dish pizza is also unique to Chicago but not nearly... (83 replies, last updated by reservationsplease June 12, 2009)

dish is Butter Chicken. Most South Asians never had this dish growing up, but somehow/somewhere in Toronto this dish has taken off over the past 5-10 years. It’s now widespread. I’m sure there are some Asian, Italian... (106 replies, last updated by Jar July 19, 2008)

in now during day these days?) Eilieen’s cheesecake: ________( ) Juiors’s cheese cake:_________( ) one or the other Probably will do RGR’s LES tour on my first day here, ive gotten my body nice and lean now in... (43 replies, last updated by NAtiveNewYorker November 14, 2009)

I actually registered on this web site just to send ccarter a thank you. I’ve been searching the web for deals on cheap cake stands for my upcoming wedding, and until now hadn’t found anything that was even close to... (29 replies, last updated by Benj513 May 29, 2009)

YaYa, These links probably aren’t much help, but for what it’s worth: http://www.chowhound.com/topics/313820 http://www.chowhound.com/topics/334155 Right after moving here, I tried a few of Chez Zee’s “signature” cakes on the... (52 replies, last updated by hungryfoodie August 2, 2008)

it together, well seasoned, cooked to perfection (grilled or fried – I don’t care), moist, not dry, and then, a signature. By signature, I mean something that sets it apart, like the crab mustard taste of G&M’s... (33 replies, last updated by laurel Krizek August 9, 2005)

a similar menu. You can see their special dishes by looking at the menu – their duck dumplings, crispy crab cake, etc. We have always liked their food, but now it’s a little far for us to go. One of our favorites in... (9 replies, last updated by David De Silva October 2, 2002)

Field’s. She’s been a caterer, too. Now Nathalie Johnson is chef/owner of the Signature Cafe, the small restaurant at 130 SE. Warwick St. in Minneapolis' Prospect Park neighborhood (612-378-0237). The first-time... (3 replies, last updated by mary beth July 17, 2003)

had a signature drink. (26 replies, last updated by MC Slim JB April 16, 2009)

I love the shallot salt. If you get it keep it it fridge or it cakes up (67 replies, last updated by PrincessBakesALot July 4, 2008)

For years, my mother has been making brisket for the Jewish holidays. Family and friends always look forward to it and love it. But a few years ago my parents moved to Florida and it has now become my “thing”. (Mostly... (77 replies, last updated by Brian S April 13, 2007)

Florida doesn’t really have a signature dish. Heck, it doesn’t even have an identifiable cuisine to call its own. Some would say it’s cracker cuisine, but that could mean anything from gator tail to swamp... (56 replies, last updated by flavrmeistr December 29, 2008)

I know — you are so right! I’ve been making variations on flourless chocolate cakes for Pesach for years now and while they’re never bad, this will be a wonderful change. I’m already dreaming of making... (20 replies, last updated by susancinsf January 4, 2006)

who are willing to stand for an hour, in 90 degree heat, for the most mediocre cupcake in S. Cal...Sprinkles. I’m seriously tired of the attitude and the ‘not so great’ cakes at SLJ. I’m really not so turned... (17 replies, last updated by choctastic November 20, 2008)