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Alabama: Do you like the movie Forrest Gump? It was okay but it’s not my cup of tea when it comes to movies, so I’ve only watched it the one time. I thought the visual effects were cool - that was my favorite aspect of it.

Alaska: Would you rather deal with 30 days of day or 30 days of night? I would love to try out 30 days of night because I enjoy the night sky more. I’ve seen the 30 days of day thing in the movie The Proposal and it just seems too sunny and bright and it’s not my thing at all.

Arizona: Can you handle heat well? I can handle it, sure; doesn’t mean I like it. I never did. I’m sick of the heat and the sun at this point, and I can say that because we get 32-34ºC for most of the year lol, whereas other places get to have four seasons.

Arkansas: What are your opinions on Bill Clinton? I don’t know enough about him to have an opinion because 1) I had been too young to be aware of his presidency to begin with, and 2) I’m not American. I should be okay with these kinds of questions this one time though given the theme of this survey, haha.

California: Who is your favorite actor? Favorite actress? My favorite actors are Gregory Peck and Eddie Redmayne. Favorite actresses are Audrey Hepburn, Kristen Stewart, Kate Winslet, Jessica Chastain, Natalie Portman, Sandra Bullock, and Emma Stone. OH and Florence Pugh.

Colorado: Do you smoke weed? What are your opinions on its legalization? No. And it’s a super taboo topic here so there’s rarely a chance to get all debate-y and discussion-y about in a healthy arena because there’ll always be at least that one Bible-reading person who ruins everything for everyone by using biblical quotes and metaphors in their argument. I’ll have to read more about it to know its pros and cons, but I think that its legalization would be a responsible thing to go with.

Connecticut: Have you ever had a school shooting at your school? No. I’ve never heard of a school shooting in any school in my country, ever.

Delaware: Are you usually the first to do something, or are you more of a follower? I definitely follow the lead more. Even if I’m the first to do something in a given situation, that likely only happened because I followed a lot of advice from my friends so even in that aspect I’m still following what people think is best for me, lol.

Florida: Have you ever been to Disney World? I have not.

Georgia: Would you consider yourself a southern belle? No but for a long time I had the biggest crush on Melanie Hamilton from Gone With the Wind, who was considered the quintessential southern belle. Olivia de Havilland took that character to ridiculous heights, man.

Hawaii: What would be paradise for you? Going someplace with a lot of museums and street food.

Idaho: What is your favorite way to eat a potato? French friiiiiies.

Illinois: Did you vote for President Obama (or would you have)? I would have, yes.

Indiana: Do you like corn? Sure. I don’t like it when it’s incorporated into other food though, like cornbread or some brands of corn chips. I just like good ol’ corn on the cob.

Iowa: Are roses your favorite flower? It’s one of them.

Kansas: Do you like the Tin Man, Scarecrow or Cowardly Lion better? I’ve never seen Wizard of Oz. Not my cup of tea when it comes to movie plots. If I absolutely had to watch it it’ll only be for Judy Garland lol.

Kentucky: Have you ever been to a horse race? Nope, doesn’t sound like something I’d enjoy.

Louisiana: Have you ever celebrated Mardi Gras? No. I never knew what it celebrates, actually. I do have a soft spot for New Orleans’ culture though; it seems very colorful and more interesting than other US cultures, and I heard their food slaps as well. If I ever end up in Louisiana at the right time, I’d love to take a look at how they celebrate Mardi Gras.

Maine: Do you like lobster? It’s good, but it’s expensive so I don’t get to have it a lot. I’m okay with crab.

Maryland: Have you ever been to Washington DC? No...WTF Washington DC is not in Washington? I never knew that and now I feel so dumb. Holy shit, hahahaha

Massachusetts: Are you smart enough to go to Harvard? I can try. I know a lot of mutual friends who at least took a program there.

Michigan: Have you ever swam in a lake? I don’t think so.

Minnesota: Have you seen Drop Dead Gorgeous? No I haven’t.

Mississippi: Do you follow college football? No; I don’t follow our local collegiate football games either. Never really been a fan of the sport and I’d rather watch basketball and volleyball.

Missouri: Have you ever convinced someone to show you their private parts? ...can someone explain why this is the question for Missouri lol. Anyway no, that’s pretty messed up.

Montana: What is the greatest treasure you have ever found? A copy of WWE Encyclopedia 1/4 of its original price, sitting at one of the very top shelves in a used books store that I regularly visit.

Nebraska: Do you eat beef? Yep, pretty regularly.

Nevada: Are you good at card games? No, and not very interested in them either.

New Hampshire: What are your views on gay marriage? No one should have a problem with it. I wish it were legal here, but I know we’ll never see it at least in this country. We can’t even get divorce, how the hell are we getting same-sex marriage passed?

New Jersey: Do you watch The Jersey Shore? I watched the first episode but being a 12 year old, it was too explicit and uncomfortable for me.

New Mexico: Would you consider yourself a hippie? Not at all.

New York: Have you ever been to New York City? Would you like to? No. Yes.

North Carolina: Are the Panthers your favorite football team? I don’t like football.

North Dakota: Have you seen Fargo? Nah but it’s been on my watchlist for yearsssssss. Just never got around to it.

Ohio: Did you watch The Drew Carey Show? Nopes.

Oklahoma: What is your favorite musical? Miss Saigon.

Oregon: Did you ever play the Oregon Trail game? No. Never heard of it.

Pennsylvania: Do you watch It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia? I don’t, but I’d love to get started on it. I’ve heard nothing but good things about the show.

Rhode Island: Who is the smallest person you know? The youngest person I know of (making him the smallest, I guess) is my third cousin Jethro. He turned 2 this year.

South Carolina: Do you think Aziz Ansari is funny? I know him but I’ve never seen his material.

South Dakota: Who is more interesting: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Teddy Roosevelt or Abraham Lincoln? All of these people are a blank slate to me considering I know very little about each of them. But if I had to pick a book to read about these four, I’d go with Lincoln. I feel like you had to have done very intriguing things to be assassinated while watching a play, so I’d like to know more about his life and his views.

Tennessee: Who is your favorite country singer? I don’t have any.

Texas: Do you like barbecue or Tex-Mex better? Tex-Mex.

Utah: Do you know anyone who is Mormon? Not in real life, but I’ve read of famous personalities who are.

Vermont: Do you get the full autumnal colors in the fall where you live? No, no autumn here.

Virginia: Are you a virgin? Nopes.

Washington: Do you like grunge? It’s alright.

West Virginia: Do you like the mountains? Sure. I’d love to travel somewhere with great mountain views...I think it’s why I enjoyed Sagada a lot.

Wisconsin: What's your favorite kind of cheese? FETAAAAAAAAA. Love mozzarella on pizza too.

Wyoming: Do you love westerns? Eh, I can’t say that. The only western I ever enjoyed was Breaking Bad.

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Blue crab eggs

#BLUE CRAB EGGS FREE#

The total weight of crabs watermen harvested in 2014 was 37 million pounds, the lowest ever recorded. Managers worked successfully to reduce the red drum by fishing them out, but another problem came out of nowhere.Ī harsh and sudden winter wiped out nearly 30 percent of adult crabs, marine scientists in Maryland and Virginia said, ending any hope for a fast rebound. “Baby crabs didn’t have a place to hide, and they were dinner,” Bull said. At the same time, grasses that conceal juveniles diminished. A plague of red drum fish that prey heavily on juvenile crabs decimated them in 2013. “But fishery managers are stunned by the curveball Mother Nature has thrown at us.”īull said female crabs and their offspring were hit by forces managers couldn’t control in the past two years. “We’re not happy with the status of the crab stock,” Bull said. The population rose over four years to a 21-year high of 765 million in 2012, then dropped like a stone the next two years. Virginia Marine Resources Commissioner John Bull disagreed, saying regulations worked. It’s like disaster has become the status quo.” “We’ve been doing this eight years and the stock is the same as it was when it was declared a disaster. “I don’t believe it’s going to get better, doing what we’re doing,” said Bill Mullis, chair of the Virginia Blue Crab Industry Panel of commercial fishermen and owner of B&C Seafood, based in Newport News, Va. When male crabs decline, those remaining mate more often, and sometimes can’t regenerate their sperm supply quickly enough, according to a study by the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center. Smithsonian scientists worry that efforts to save females might produce a serious side effect: overfishing males. When the stock rose only to fall hard again last year, Virginia cut the number of females that could be fished by an additional 10 percent during the spawning run. The states cut the number of females that can be fished by about 30 percent.

#BLUE CRAB EGGS FREE#

Some watermen say the steps taken by Virginia, Maryland and the Potomac River Fisheries Commission to rescue crabs after the population’s free fall in 2008 haven’t worked. View Graphic The blue crab life cycle takes about two years to complete. The blue crab life cycle takes about two years to complete. Sixty years ago, the Chesapeake Bay yielded 75 percent of the crabs harvested in the United States now the withered stock yields about 35 percent, according to a report by the Maryland’s natural resources department. Both watermen and state officials are deeply worried about blue crabs’ future. The blue crab, Maryland’s state crustacean and a symbol of pride for the region as much as a resource, is more threatened now than at any time since biologists started to record numbers in the late 1940s. This year’s count is underway by Maryland and Virginia scientists at 1,500 locations. Last year, scientists estimated that there were only 68.5 million females old enough to spawn, far below the 215 million that officials say are needed to overcome natural threats such as predators and cold - and human threats such as commercial overfishing - without depleting the population. But those efforts are also mired in a debate over the best way to protect the crabs.Īs females go, so go blue crabs. Officials are desperately hoping that steps taken to protect females last year will allow the fishery to rebound from the edge of disaster. It’s a critical time because the blue crab population is reeling, facing some of the lowest numbers in history. When spring comes, they will inch closer to the ocean with billions of eggs. Tens of millions of female crabs are scattered across the floor of the lower bay in southern Virginia, where the estuary pours into the Atlantic Ocean, waiting out winter for one of the most important events in their short lives. Deep under the cold, dark waters of the Chesapeake Bay, the answer to whether the decimated blue crab population can survive lies buried in mud.

#Blue crab eggs

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Pi Day isn’t until March 14, but there’s another pie-centric holiday on the calendar. Pie Day falls on January 23, and we’re sharing our picks for the best pie in every state. Whether you prefer a classic apple or go for more unusual flavors (raspberry rhubarb jalapeño, anyone?), celebrate Pie Day with one of these delectable options.

1. ALABAMA // PIE LAB

Location: Greensboro, Alabama

This trendy community space serves fried chicken salads and various wraps and paninis, but the highlight are their pies, made with exceptionally buttery crusts. Have a slice of coconut cream or chocolate chess pie while you enjoy good conversation and a friendly vibe. And if you have a hankering for a real taste of home, chef Seaborn Whatley says they’ll even try to duplicate an old family favorite if you happen to have your grandmother’s recipe book on hand.

2. ALASKA // BEAR TOOTH THEATREPUB

Location: Anchorage, Alaska

The Bear Tooth Theatrepub is more than a dine-in movie theater—it’s also a restaurant, draft brewery, and concert venue all in one. But after you’ve finished off some fresh Alaskan fish tacos, save room for the caramel turtle fudge ice cream pie. Made with an Oreo cookie crust, the pie manages to perfectly balance chocolate fudge, vanilla ice cream, and smooth caramel.

3. ARIZONA // PIEFECTION

Location: Mesa, Arizona

This pie-only bakery focuses on top-notch ingredients such as fresh whipped cream, wild blueberries, and bars of authentic Belgian chocolate. The country apple pie, made with cinnamon and freshly ground nutmeg (and can be made gluten-free with a day’s notice), is a real standout. Or, cool off from the Arizona heat with a slice of lemon meringue, topped with beautifully toasted, swirled meringue.

4. ARKANSAS // FRANKE’S

Location: Little Rock, Arkansas

Opened nearly a century ago in 1919, Franke’s boasts three locations in Little Rock today. The cafeteria is popular for its burgers and candied sweet potatoes, and for its selection of outstanding pies, such as egg custard, chocolate cream, and sweet potato coconut.

5. CALIFORNIA // THE MADONNA INN BAKERY

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Location: San Luis Obispo, California

The whimsical Madonna Inn has provided rooms to travelers on California’s Central Coast since 1958, and the hotel’s bakery, situated inside the Copper Cafe, is an essential sweet stop along Highway 101. The magnificent pies come in flavors such as caramel Dutch apple, apricot, cherry, and cream cheese.

6. COLORADO // 3.14 SWEET & SAVORY PI BAR

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Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

3.14 Sweet & Savory Pi Bar is a fun bakery that pays homage to everyone’s favorite mathematical constant. Pies here are creatively named; a few standouts are the Nutty Professor (peanut butter chocolate pie), I’ve Got A Lovely Bunch of Coconuts (coconut cream), and Wicked Southern Dutchman (Dutch apple pie with Kentucky bourbon).

7. CONNECTICUT // SIXPENCE PIE COMPANY

Location: Southington and New Haven, Connecticut

Two friends who loved baking started Sixpence Pie Company at a local farmer’s market, and have since opened two brick-and-mortar stores. Besides savory shepherd’s pie and chicken pot pies, you’ll find seasonal sweet pies and a mouthwatering sugar and spice pie, made with banana and Nutella.

8. DELAWARE // CANNON’S CUSTOM CAKES & BAKERY

Location: Newark, Delaware

Since 1985, Cannon’s Bakery has provided elaborate custom cakes for parties and special occasions, the result of mother-of-five Leah Cannon’s well-known prowess at making cakes for friends and family. But you don’t need a wedding or graduation as an excuse to take home one of the shop’s delicious pies; pick up a pecan or apple pie, or a seasonal sugar-lattice fruit pie.

9. FLORIDA // JOE’S STONE CRAB

Location: Miami Beach, Florida

Back in 1913, Joe Weiss moved from New York to Miami to try to improve his asthma. The lunch counter he opened has morphed into a Miami Beach landmark that serves stellar seafood and perfect pies. Although key lime pie is the classic choice here, the chocolate pecan and apple pies are also marvelous.

10. GEORGIA // SUGAR SHACK

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

At this cozy coffee shop in a shopping center, you’ll find dessert cases filled with tantalizing full and mini pies. The apple crumb and peach crumb pies are light and energizing, and the chocolate pecan pie has a richness that will make you feel sublime.

11. HAWAII // LEODA’S KITCHEN AND PIE SHOP

Location: Lahaina, Hawaii

Located on the west side of Maui, Leoda’s Kitchen and Pie Shop serves what it calls “glorified grandma comfort food.” The macadamia nut chocolate praline and coconut cream pies are certainly comforting, in the way that only sugar and grandmas can be.

12. IDAHO // BIG CITY COFFEE AND CAFE

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Location: Boise, Idaho

Big City Coffee in the Linen District blurs the line between pies and scones with its spectacular cherry pie scone. The enormous creation is loaded with fruit and has a uniquely flaky, granular crust.

13. ILLINOIS // BANG BANG PIE & BISCUITS

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Location: Chicago, Illinois

Stop at Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits in Logan Square or Ravenswood for a tart apple cherry crumble pie or the best lemon pistachio pie of your life. Made with a shortbread crust, the pie contains lemon curd, buttermilk custard, and candied pistachios. The store also offers baking classes so you can learn to make your own pie creations at home.

14. INDIANA // MOM’S HOMEMADE PIES

Location: Kokomo, Indiana

Mom’s Homemade Pies takes its name seriously. You won’t find any mixers, which means that all the pie crust here is tender and silky. The gooseberry pie is loaded with fruit and the butterscotch cream pie will make you nostalgic for a simpler, sweeter time.

15. IOWA // DELUXE

Location: Iowa City, Iowa

Deluxe is an adorable French bakery located just one mile from the Iowa River. The bakers here use fresh, organic local apples to make an excellent double butter crust apple pie, and the strawberry rhubarb pie is also noteworthy for its subtle balance of sweet and tart.

16. KANSAS // THE UPPER CRUST PIE BAKERY

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Location: Overland Park, Kansas

Opened by two sisters and their mom, this neighborhood bakery delights visitors with its authentically Midwestern approach to pies. Although most people love the peach raspberry and coconut custard pies, don’t overlook the yummy brown sugar buttermilk pie.

17. KENTUCKY // ANNIE MAY’S SWEET CAFE

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Location: Louisville, Kentucky

All of the treats at this allergy-friendly bakery are free of soy, gluten, peanuts, and tree nuts. But what the pies lack in allergens, they make up for in bold flavor. The store’s glorious fruit pies are simple, pure, and absolutely delicious.

18. LOUISIANA // COWBELL

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

This restaurant’s name might make you think of the old Saturday Night Live skit, but once you dine at this dog-friendly eatery, you’ll definitely say that you need more Cowbell. To chase the skirt steak or carne asada tacos, order the apple pie. It’s served with crème anglaise and caramel, making for a tantalizing gustatory experience.

19. MAINE // TWO FAT CATS BAKERY

Location: Portland, Maine

Two Fat Cats Bakery is a truly special place devoted to baking pies (and other desserts) from scratch. Bakers hand roll every pie, use authentic New England ingredients, and advertise fruit pies based on the harvest months. For wild Maine blueberries, order the divine blueberry rhubarb pie in May or June. For this time of year? The Lemon Shaker or Bourbon Pecan pies will do the trick.

20. MARYLAND // RENATA’S TASTY BITES

Location: Columbia, Maryland

After moving from Croatia to the States, Renata Alanovic opened this delightful store in Columbia. Customers love her handmade sweet and savory pies and pastries, especially the wonderful cherry and pecan pies, all with extra embellishments on the crust.

21. MASSACHUSETTS // MIKE’S PASTRY

Location: Multiple locations, Massachusetts

With locations in Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville, Mike’s Pastry has a strong presence in the greater Bean Town area. Grab a few Nutella cannoli and chow down on a slice of authentic Boston cream pie while you admire the ricotta pie’s flawlessly golden top.

22. MICHIGAN // SISTER PIE

Location: Detroit, Michigan

Sister Pie treats pie with the utmost respect. Bakers make the crust by hand with unbleached flour and French butter, and they source local ingredients at peak ripeness for pie fillings. The salted maple and honey lemon meringue pies will blow your mind.

23. MINNESOTA // THE BUTTERED TIN

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Location: St. Paul, Minnesota

This cafe and bakery in Lowertown serves coffee and pie that hit the spot when you need an extra boost to get through the day. You’ll find different crusts made of butter, graham cracker, or sugar dough, and flavors range from a tart green apple to pumpkin chiffon.

24. MISSISSIPPI // WALKER’S DRIVE-IN

Location: Jackson, Mississippi

If you’re in the Fondren arts district, you must head to Walker’s Drive-In for a slice of the fried pie of the day. Depending on the day, you might enjoy an upside down blueberry pie or a chocolate pecan pie, served with bourbon vanilla ice cream.

25. MISSOURI // IT’S EASY AS PIE

Location: Fenton, Missouri

If you find it hard to pick just one flavor of pie to eat, It’s Easy As Pie has you covered. Order their Cutie Pies for a dozen assorted mini pies that will make your tastebuds ecstatic. Or get a whole bananas foster pie, which contains creme brûlée infused with dark rum.

26. MONTANA // BLACK CAT BAKE SHOP

Location: Missoula, Montana

This charming family-owned bakery is popular for its stollen (a German fruit and nut loaf) and stupendous pies. The huckleberry pie earns raves for its effortless balance of sweet and tart flavors.

27. NEBRASKA // MODERN LOVE

Location: Omaha, Nebraska

Three words: vegan comfort food. After you chow down on latkes, seitan gyros, or wild mushroom schnitzel, get ready for some of the best pie of your life. The apple ginger pie is served with a coconut whip, and the blood orange coconut cream pie is made with a snickerdoodle crust.

28. NEVADA // WET HEN CAFE

Location: Reno, Nevada

Wet Hen Cafe is located in a nondescript strip mall, but don’t overlook this homespun spot. Generously stuffed with apple slices, the apple pie is huge, heavenly, and served with cinnamon sauce.

29. NEW HAMPSHIRE // CHEZ VACHON

Location: Manchester, New Hampshire

This superb restaurant serves heaping plates of poutine as well as a huge selection of fruit and cream pies. Highlights include the pistachio cream and cranberry walnut cheesecake pies.

30. NEW JERSEY // THE PIE STORE

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Location: Upper Montclair, New Jersey

Anglophiles love The Pie Store for its impressive selection of British groceries. You’ll find plenty of savory pies (shepherd’s pie, chicken and mushroom) as well as spectacular sweet pies, like their key lime. They make their fruit pies, like the cran-apple or raspberry-blackberry-apple, with a double crust, or stop in Saturday or Sunday to get the weekend-only coconut custard and chocolate mousse pies.

31. NEW MEXICO // TUNE-UP CAFE

Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico

The husband-wife team at Tune-Up Cafe serves an eclectic mix of tamales, pupusas, and homemade, gluten-free pies. Order the pie of the day a la mode for a taste of blueberry, maple pecan, or strawberry rhubarb pie with vanilla bean ice cream.

32. NEW YORK // PIED PIPER PIES

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Location: Highland Falls, New York

At Pied Piper Pies, the crust is flaky and the filling is satisfying. Whether you sample a quiche, pot pie, or sweet pie, you’ll be able to taste the care and love that goes into each creation. Pro tip? Get the Samoa or Snickers pies for a sweet blast of nostalgia.

33. NORTH CAROLINA // THE PIE HOLE

Location: Durham, North Carolina

With locations in southern California, Tokyo, and Durham, The Pie Hole has perfected the art of making pie. Toasted marshmallow creme, dark chocolate mousse, and a graham cracker crust comprise the stellar s’mores pie.

34. NORTH DAKOTA // MEZZALUNA

Location: Fargo, North Dakota

This upscale restaurant behind the Fargo Theatre is known for its filet mignon and insanely decadent desserts. The caramel apple pie is served with vanilla bean ice cream, but it’s small, so you’ll want to savor every bite (or order two).

35. OHIO // MAMA JO HOMESTYLE PIES

Location: Amherst and Medina, Ohio

If you don’t appreciate lard’s essential role in making the perfect pie crust, stay away from Mama Jo Homestyle Pies. For everyone else, enjoy a slice of Buckeye cream pie, which contains silky layers of chocolate and peanut butter mousse.

36. OKLAHOMA // THE MERCANTILE

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Location: Pawhuska, Oklahoma

Hands down, the best pie in the Sooner State can be found at The Mercantile. This store and cafe owned by Food Network superstar Ree Drummond (a.k.a. the Pioneer Woman) serves exceptional pecan pie made with toasted Oklahoma pecans, brown sugar custard, and bourbon vanilla whipped cream.

37. OREGON // PETUNIA’S PIES AND PASTRIES

Location: Portland, Oregon

This charmingly alliterative bakery makes small batches of vegan, gluten-free pastries using a blend of millet flour, almond meal, and flaxseeds. It’s hard to pick favorites, but some of the best pies here are the lattice top sour cherry and double crust blackberry peach.

38. PENNSYLVANIA // OAKMONT BAKERY

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Location: Oakmont, Pennsylvania

For 30 years, Oakmont Bakery has been famous for its Paczki (Polish stuffed doughnuts), but the homemade pies are in a league all their own. The Dutch apple seems like a must-order in Pennsylvania, but the spiky tufts on the coconut meringue are impossible to pass up.

39. RHODE ISLAND // THE WAYLAND BAKERY

Location: Providence, Rhode Island

Pies at The Wayland Bakery come in eight-, nine-, or 10-inch pans, but when it comes to this 90-year-old bakery’s pies, bigger is better. Standout flavors include sugar-free apple, coconut custard, and lemon meringue.

40. SOUTH CAROLINA // HAROLD’S CABIN

Location: Charleston, South Carolina

Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, Harold’s Cabin is a restaurant and corner store with a small rooftop garden. Head there on a Saturday or Sunday for breakfast and enjoy sitting with other people who won’t judge you for partaking in buttermilk or cranberry apple pie first thing in the morning.

41. SOUTH DAKOTA // THE PURPLE PIE PLACE

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Location: Custer, South Dakota

The Black Hills region is famous for two attractions: Mount Rushmore National Memorial and The Purple Pie Place. Customers rave about the freshness of the blueberry pie and the creative mix of flavors in the raspberry rhubarb jalapeño pie.

42. TENNESSEE // PAULETTE’S RESTAURANT

Location: Memphis, Tennessee

For four decades, Paulette’s Restaurant has been a destination for fine dining and celebratory meals along the Mississippi River. Although the key lime pie is killer, get the Kahlua-mocha parfait pie. Nicknamed the K-pie, this extravagant dessert’s crust is made with pecans and coconut.

43. TEXAS // PIE IN THE SKY PIE CO.

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Location: Conroe, Texas

Drive 40 miles north of Houston, and you’ll find Pie In The Sky Pie Co., a cafe and bakery that churns out a large selection of carefully curated pies. If you can handle the heat, get a slice of red hot apple pie, made with Red Hots cinnamon candies.

44. UTAH // THE DODO

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Named after the extinct Mauritian bird, The Dodo serves humongous, heavenly slices of pie. Flavor options for the towering slices of pie include Toll House, banana cream cheese, and chocolate almond mousse.

45. VERMONT // THE HARTLAND DINER

Location: Hartland, Vermont

Located on Route 5, this neighborhood diner is the perfect spot for a cup of joe and a slice of maple cream or chocolate cream pie. The servings are generous, including the giant dollop of whipped cream that practically hides the delicious pie underneath.

46. VIRGINIA // THE HORSESHOE

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Location: South Hill, Virginia

If you’re seeking the simple elegance of Depression Era pies—full recipes made with limited ingredients such as milk, sugar, eggs, and butter— head to this diner that has been open since the ’30s. The former blacksmith shop now serves timelessly delicious buttermilk, brown sugar, and lemon chess pies.

47. WASHINGTON // SIMPLY SOULFUL

Location: Seattle, Washington

A family recipe for sweet potato pie inspired a mother and daughter to open Simply Soulful, a soul food and pie joint in Madison Valley. Sip espresso as you dig in to a sweet potato, apple, or mixed berry pie.

48. WEST VIRGINIA // OLIVER’S PIES

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Location: Wheeling, West Virginia

Run by the Oliver family, Oliver’s Pies makes handmade pies with the utmost care. The Dutch apple and peach pies are stuffed with fruit, and the chocolate peanut butter cream pie is rich and velvety.

49. WISCONSIN // STOCKHOLM PIE AND GENERAL STORE

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Location: Stockholm, Wisconsin

Head to Stockholm Pie and General Store for an espresso bar, Wisconsin cheese, and pies galore. After chowing down on chicken pot pie, try the caramel apple crunch pie, which contains hand peeled and sliced apples, pecans, cinnamon, nutmeg, and caramel sauce.

50. WYOMING // THE PIE TIN

Location: Wheatland, Wyoming

You’ll find cakes, cookies, and quick breads at this bakery and catering company, but the pies are truly special. The pumpkin and pecan pies are stellar, as are the more unusual butterscotch and sour cream raisin pies.

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the2travel · 8 years ago

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* World Travel Tips : U.S. Cities To Watch In 2017

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For Condé Nast Traveler, by CNT Editors.

When it comes to American cities, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles dominate the market — and the conversation. Yet the Big Three continuing to grow more crowded (and more expensive) has proved advantageous to other cities across the country, which attract people with cheaper rents, space to create, and local cultural and culinary movements. And whether these “runway cities” are new to the tarmac, have been taxiing for some time, or are just about to take off, we can’t wait to visit them in 2017.

1. Baltimore

To know Baltimore is to venture beyond its overcrowded, often underwhelming Inner Harbor area. Head east of the tourist traps, and you’ll find Fell’s Point, a quaint, sett-stone neighborhood dating back to the 1760s. Its imposing Recreation Pier building, once an early 20th-century destination for social events, has been converted into the stately, 128-room Sagamore Pendry Baltimore, the lovechild of Under Armour founder (and Maryland native) Kevin Plank and Montage International — here, you’ll find rooms lined with warm wooden millwork and the odd leather settee, plus water views. Throw in the hotel’s Rec Pier Chop House, helmed by chef Andrew Carmellini, where you and a friend can tuck into a 28-day dry-aged Porterhouse, and you’ve got your evening cut out for you. Plus, Baltimore’s bike share program launched last October, making it all too easy to find yourself in the city’s Little Italy, where a plate of pasta at Café Gia and a fresh cannoli from Vaccaro’s Italian Pastry Shop are just within reach. Looking for a day trip? Try the Guinness Brewery, which will open in the nearby town of Relay come October.

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2. Milwaukee

Long overshadowed by its Midwest neighbors Chicago (92 miles), Minneapolis (337 miles), and state sister Madison (79 miles), Milwaukee has many, if not all, of the same qualities that make these sister cities buzz — and then some. Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, and at the convergence of three rivers, Milwaukee is, ironically, a water city in the middle of the country. Its ecologically diverse location makes it a hotbed of locavore cuisine, and a spate of award-winning restaurants have helped the city shed its beer-and-cheese reputation: Pay a visit to restaurants Ardent, Wolf Peach, Odd Duck, and the Vanguard to see what we mean. New hotels are arriving, too: A Kimpton hotel opened in the historic Third Ward in June 2016, and in June 2017, a 220-room Westin Hotel will open downtown — the first one in Wisconsin. Come summer, the city is an endless party, with more than 40 festivals between June and September. Don’t miss the Milwaukee Art Museum, which, with 25,000 works of art, is one of the biggest in the country; bar-hopping the “tied” houses; or the Pabst Mansion and Theatre, both named after the famed beer family.

3. Indianapolis

Have you ever heard of Naptown? It’s not the newest podcast from the makers of Serial. As one story goes, the ignoble nickname applies to Indianapolis, Indiana, such a boring city in the 1900s that there was nothing to do but — you guessed it — take a nap. For some reason, Annapolis, Marylanders also argue that their city is Naptown. (Why would you fight over that?). Annapolis can have the title, because Indy certainly doesn’t deserve it anymore. Start with the rise of its food scene: You used to have to drive out of 317 to get to a decent restaurant. No more: Jonathan Brooks’ converted-garage-turned-brunch-mecca Milktooth has been landing on national “best new restaurants” lists since it opened in late 2014. It’s even on Traveler’s world’s best list for its creative genius: “Brooks does wild things with Dutch baby pancakes,” says Ashlea Halpern. But Brooks credits Italian-leaning Bluebeard down the street as the “first great restaurant” in the now must-visit neighborhood of Fletcher Place. From here to Fountain Square is something of an indie Indy with locals putting their mark on everything from Asian street food (Rook) to Southern classics (Thunderbird). You can also head up to Broad Ripple for more James Beard-nominated restaurants (try Public Greens) — all you need to do to see Indy like a local is rent a bike, though you may still need a nap after all that eating.

4. St. Louis

When it comes to food, St. Louis, once the fourth-largest city in the country, is top of mind as a barbecue city — and chances are, you’re either a Bogart’s Smokehouse fan, or Pappy’s Smokehouse loyalist. Yet the city is more than just smoke, ribs, and brisket — in recent years, it’s become a foodie paradise: In one (very full) afternoon, you can sample ramen bowls (Vista Ramen), po’ boys (Peacemaker Lobster and Crab), and handmade pasta and small Italian plates at Katie’s Pizza & Pasta. Walk it off at the massive Forest Park (nearly 50 percent bigger than Central Park, and home to the St. Louis Art Museum, the St. Louis Zoo, the St. Louis Science Center, and more) or the Missouri Botanical Garden, the oldest of its kind in continuous operation. St. Louis also has the second-oldest symphony orchestra in the U.S., several world-renowned (free) museums; and a downtown area on the upswing thanks to new start-ups, which are appearing at a rate faster than nearly anywhere else in the country.

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