ST. LOUIS – The culinary scene of St. Louis has something special for just about any appetite, but according to the Food Network, some local dishes truly stand out and put the city on the map.

Food Network has showcased several St. Louis-area restaurants and businesses in a feature story about Missouri’s food landscape, titled “Savor the Show-Me State: What to Eat in Missouri.”

While the feature explores Missouri’s food culture and “most iconic” dishes, St. Louis takes center stage. Among the 30 foods and drinks featured, all but four have roots in the St. Louis region, cementing the city’s dominance in the state’s culinary landscape.

Here’s a list of St. Louis’ standout dishes, according to Food Network:

Hot Salami Sandwich from Gioia’s Deli

Gooey Butter Cake from Kaldi’s

St. Louis-Style Pizza from Imo’s

Deep-Dish Apple Pie from The Smokehouse Market

Provel Cheese from Byrd & Barrel

BLT from Crown Candy Kitchen

Smashed Burger from Carl’s Drive In

Charcuterie from Salume Beddu

The Darkness Croissant from La Patisserie Chouquette

Bucatini All’ Amatriciana from Pastaria’s

Toasted Ravioli from Salt + Smoke

Ribs from Bogart’s Smokehouse

Doughnuts from Vincent Van Doughnut

St. Paul sandwich from Mai Lee’s

Porksteak from Bolyard’s Meat & Provisions

Slinger from The Mud House

Trout from Union Loafers Cafe

Campfire S’mores Ice Cream from Ices Plain & Fancy

Sticky Toffee Pudding from Schlafly’s

Ted Drewes Frozen Custard

Goat Cheese from Baetje Farms

Rabbit from Sidney Street Cafe

Fitz’s Root Beer

Red Hot Riplets

Abraxas Beer

Vess Soda

NOTE: Video attached to the story above is from a FOX 2 Tim’s Travels segment with Gioia’s Deli from January 2021.