Delaware may be small, but its food scene has many surprises. Locals grow up on dishes that visitors may never have heard of, let alone tried. Here are some local favorites worth tracking down. 1. Chicken and Slippery Dumplings Sussex County residents already claimed chicken and slippery dumplings as a regional specialty when The Washington…
The holidays in New Mexico come with a glow that’s hard to miss. But ask what to call those lights, and New Mexicans may give you different answers depending on where they grew up. Here’s what locals know about luminarias that visitors often get wrong. 1. Bonfire Meaning Luminarias, to many Spanish-speaking people in northern…
Church homecoming is about the preaching. But a lot of people remember the food just as well. North Carolinians who grew up around those long tables often still have a dish they look for first. Here are the foods that make a homecoming spread feel complete. 1. Chicken and Pastry Chicken and pastry was the…
Halloween in a small New York town often means a porch light, a bowl of candy, and a few trick-or-treaters. New Yorkers in the city can have a very different night in mind, and it often starts before dark. Here’s how the city celebrates, and why it surprises the rest of the state. 1. Village…
If a Golden Corral sits on your usual route, you might assume it’ll be there next month. But this year, you may want to check before you go. Here’s what’s known so far about Golden Corral closing more restaurants than usual this year, and what it could mean for your next visit. Reported Closures Reports…
A Buc-ee’s stop can turn into a lot more than a quick fill-up. Georgians visiting one for the first time may run into a few house rules that aren’t obvious until they’re there. Here’s what to know before you pull in. 1. Card Holds at the Pump Buc-ee’s places a hold on your card at…
Before you pay a lawyer, it may be worth calling your county clerk’s office. Floridians can find some services there for free, though what’s offered can differ from county to county. Here’s what to look into first, and where the help stops. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Clerk services, forms and fees…
Bring up the wrong topic at a Tennessee cookout, and the conversation can heat up fast. Tennesseans can argue about some of these for years without anyone changing their mind. Here are the debates you’re most likely to hear. 1. Smokey the Coonhound Smokey the bluetick coonhound has been the Tennessee Volunteers’ mascot since a…
Wide-open land and big skies are easy to find across the West. Wyoming has a few claims to fame that set it apart from its neighbors, and some may even surprise locals. Here’s what makes Wyoming different from every other western state. 1. Coal Production Of all the coal mined in the United States in…
Cross into New Hampshire from a neighboring state, and a few things start to feel different. Granite Staters take their local habits and rules for granted, but people next door can find them hard to explain. Here’s what tends to raise eyebrows in the rest of New England. Note: This is general information, not legal…
