The coney dogs at American Coney Island rival those of its next door neighbor. Both conies in downtown Detroit stay open late for partiers looking for a bite before heading home. (Katherine Rodeghier/Chicago Tribune )
From the tenderloin trail to Wisconsin cheese curds, Midwest states have their own iconic eats.
Sugar cream pie, also called Hoosier pie and Amish pie, can be found on dessert menus across Indiana. (Katherine Rodeghier/Chicago Tribune )
The decor of the Mayberry Cafe in Danville, Ind., takes inspiration from “The Andy Griffith Show.” Sugar cream pie and a pork tenderloin sandwich are Hoosier signature dishes on its menu. (Katherine Rodeghier/Chicago Tribune )
Storyteller Don Makuen, left, and boil master Dan Cegelski entertain guests during the fish boil at Rowleys Bay Resort in Ellison Bay, Wis. (Katherine Rodeghier/Chicago Tribune )
Cheese curds are a staple throughout Wisconsin. (Mary Ann Anderson/McClatchy-Tribune )
