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The top nine meals in American cuisine

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9. A blueberry scone Cobblers first appeared in the British American colonies and are still incredibly popular today.

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8. Steak from Delmonico There are steakhouses all around the country, but perhaps none is as legendary as the original Delmonico's in New York, which even has a steak named for it.

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7. Pizza made in Chicago The first pizza was created in Naples, but the deep dish was created in the City of Huge Shoulders (and even bigger pizzas).

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No. 6 Nachos Could there be a more calorie-dense complement to a pitcher of margaritas—the bane of diets and the joy of happy hours?

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5. Philadelphia cheese steak The "Philadelphia Lean" is the position you must adopt to eat this sandwich without destroying your clothes because it is so greasy and revered in its city.

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4. Hamburgers A hot dog is the perfect addition to a baseball game or summer barbeque.

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3. A Reuben sandwich How did sauerkraut become to be so seductive? Was it Reuben Kulakofsky, a grocery store employee, who had an idea late at night?