Regional Food
Desserts
Fast Food
Holiday Food
Eating Habits
100
Which city is known for its deep dish pizza?
Chicago, Illinois
100
Invented in 1893, this chocolatey dessert was meant to be a small, portable cake.
Brownie
100
This restaurant has locations in over 100 countries where you might get a Big Mac.
McDonald's
100
On the 4th Thursday of every November, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, typically eating which bird?
Turkey
100
True or False:
Americans eat approximately 50 billion burgers every year, which is enough to circle the Earth more than 30 times.
True
200
Which city is famous for its cheesesteak sandwich?
Philadelphia
200
Invented in the 1920s, this campfire dessert includes Graham crackers, toasted marshmallow, and melted chocolate.
S'mores
200
This coffee chain first opened in Seattle, Washington, and is now in more than 80 countries.
Starbucks
200
What type of pie is traditionally eaten on Thanksgiving and made from a squash-like orange vegetable?
Pumpkin Pie
200
True or False:
The average American eats over 15 Liters of ice cream a year.
True.
300
What is one U.S. state known for its unique style of Mexican food?
California (Cali-Mex) or Texas (Tex-Mex)
300
You might order this dessert at a classic 50s American diner. It features soda and vanilla ice cream.
Root Beer Float
300
Known for its "frosty" desert, this restaurant invented the drive-thru and features a red-headed girl for its logo.
Wendy's
300
What red-and-white striped candy is traditionally associated with Christmas in the United States?
Candy Cane
300
True or False:
Over a third of the entire annual U.S. food supply goes uneaten, totaling roughly 60 billion kilograms of waste.
True
400
What city is famous for its Buffalo chicken wings?
Buffalo, New York
400
This dessert was invented in the early 1900s.
Banana Split
400
At this fast food restaurant, it's common to order a Baja Blast flavored Mountain Dew with your food--sometimes frozen.
Taco Bell
400
This side dish, made from dried bread, herbs, and vegetables, is traditionally served with or inside Thanksgiving turkey.
Stuffing (or dressing)
400
True or False:
7% of Americans identify as vegetarian or vegan.
False; 5%
500
Which U.S. state is known for its French-influenced cuisine, including Cajun and Creole food?
Louisiana
500
This dessert was invented in the American South in the late 19th century.
Pecan Pie
500
Opened in 1921, this is considered the first fast-food restaurant--it's also where Harold and Kumar journey to in the classic comedy film.
White Castle
500
What Christmas drink is traditionally made with milk or cream, eggs, sugar, and spices such as nutmeg?
Eggnog
500
What are the 3 most popular foreign cuisines in the U.S.?
Italian, Mexican, & Chinese