AUTHOR: Rebecca Holcomb
We all have cravings, 90% of the population, to be exact. For me, it's that nagging sweet tooth. For my niece, it's everything carbs. She's never happier than with a bag of tortilla chips and a jar of queso for movie night. Sometimes, however, there's just nothing to fill that one specific desire. For all those times you've yearned for Chicago deep dish or Katz Delicatessen, here's a short list of all the foods we would overnight ourselves to feed the beast.
Table of Contents
- 1. Zingerman's Sandwich Kits
- 2. Lou's Chicago Deep Dish and Then Some
- 3. Porto's Bakery
- 4. Graeter's Ice Cream
- 5. Hatch Green Chile
- 6. Ina Garten and Vegan BBQ
- 7. M*A*S*H Hotdogs
- 8. Zabar's Chocolate Babka
- 9. Maryland Crab Cake
- 10. Jack Stack BBQ
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1. Zingerman's Sandwich Kits
![ANN ARBOR, MI - AUGUST 3: Neon sign in Zingerman's deli window in Ann Arbor, MI on August 3, 2014. Zingerman's co-owner Paul Saginaw has lobbied to increase the minimum wage.](https://www.corriecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Zingermans.jpg)
Rueben or pastrami, Zingerman's is the bomb for more than one user. Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, this gourmet business deals with a mean Rueben. One user said this about loving this small business. "We received a Zingerman's gift box one year, and it was hands down the best food gift box we've ever had. We ate everything."
2. Lou's Chicago Deep Dish and Then Some
![CHICAGO, IL - USA - JULY 16: Lou Mitchell's Restaurant, is a Chicago diner and was frequented by many people on the start of route 66 in Chicago on July 16, 2017.](https://www.corriecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Lou-Mitchells.jpg)
One individual who has missed Chicago a time or two suggested ordering some pizza and beef. They said, "If you are going to order Chicago deep dish, get Lou's. And to complete your party for people who are homesick for Chicago, get some Portillo's Italian Beef, too. Or get both from a single source."
3. Porto's Bakery
![Buena Park, California, United States - 08-05-2019: A view of a store front sign for the cuban restaurant known as Porto's Bakery and Cafe.](https://www.corriecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Portos-Bakery.jpg)
If you're near L.A., Porto's Bakery is a must-stop. For one person who moved away, dreaming of their pastries just doesn't cut it. "Porto's Bakery- Burbank/Los Angeles, California. I'm from that area and moved to the Midwest. I DREAM of their Cuban pastries- especially the savory ones!"
4. Graeter's Ice Cream
![Columbus, Ohio/USA April 13, 2019Graeter's is a regional ice cream chain based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1870 by Louis C. Graeter, with over 50 retail locations throughout the Midwest.](https://www.corriecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Graeters-Ice-Cream.jpg)
Cincinnati has some killer ice cream, according to one fan. "I loved Graeter's Ice Cream in Cincinnati. Their Black Raspberry Chip is to die for."
5. Hatch Green Chile
![New Mexico Hatch Valley green chiles overflowing from harvest baskets following the chile pepper harvest in Albuquerque](https://www.corriecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Green-Chile.jpg)
Sometimes, it's the condiments that matter most. For some, New Mexico is the only place to get them. "New Mexico is known for its Hatch Green Chile. You can order authentic spices, sauces, chiles, or meals (rellenos, tamales, etc.) directly from one of the farms. If you like southwestern classic cuisine, I highly recommend them. I got my brother their Pozole kit for Secret Santa last year, and he still talks about it!"
6. Ina Garten and Vegan BBQ
![Chocolate cake](https://www.corriecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Chocolate-cake-1.jpg)
One interested party is proficient at the ship-and-savor method. "Goldbelly, chocolate cake from Ina Garten. Hungarian torte from Pittsburgh there, too. I also sent some vegan BBQ that was a hit."
7. M*A*S*H Hotdogs
![Hotdogs](https://www.corriecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Hotdogs.jpg)
Any food from a TV show has to be good. Somebody thinks so. "Tony Packo's Hungarian hot dogs from Toledo. Made famous on the TV show M*A*S*H by Klinger."
8. Zabar's Chocolate Babka
![New York, USA - September 22, 2015: Zabars is a specialty food store located on the corner of Broadway and West 80th Street. It is famous for its delicacies and a variety of cheeses.](https://www.corriecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Zabars.jpg)
If you don't know what babka is, you're not alone. This sweet braided bread originated in Poland and Ukraine in Jewish communities. For one respondent, it's like Heaven. "Zabar's is great. A friend of my parents always gets them a Zabar's box for Christmas. The chocolate babka is heavenly."
9. Maryland Crab Cake
![Maryland Crab Cake](https://www.corriecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Crab-Cakes.jpg)
Being from Florida, I know the exquisite taste of blue crab, and for one former Marylander, there's simply no substitute. "I live in California, from Maryland. Every so often, I have to have a Maryland crab cake, the real deal. I make them often enough with Dungeness crab, but nothing beats a Chesapeake Bay blue crab. My favorite is from Box Hill Pizzeria ( I know, crab cakes from a pizza joint? These are rated top 5 in MD)... It's worth every penny, so delightful. You can eat them on a sandwich roll, but the old school way is on saltines with nothing else, no lettuce, tomato, mayo, straight up dry."
10. Jack Stack BBQ
![Lee's Summit, Missouri / USA - October 6 2019: Sign for FIORELLA'S JACK STACK BARBECUE beneath Blue Sky](https://www.corriecooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Jack-Stack-BBQ.jpg)
We're not in Kansas anymore, Dorothy. For one former Kansas resident, nothing beats excellent BBQ. "Jack Stack or Joe's KC both ship well, and you will not go wrong with either." Heat and add to a buttered bun of choice with thick-cut fries. Yum!
Source: Reddit, Medical News Today,
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