| Clue | Place + Food |
| Non-contiguous state + prickly fruit | |
| U.S. state + starchy tuber (you say..., I say...) | |
| Alamo state + style of hotdog favored by Mr. Hilfiger | |
| West Coast state + Japanese (fake) crab dish | |
| Chesapeake Bay state + seafood-based patty | |
| Maryland city or ritzy hotel + mix of lettuce, apple, and walnuts | |
| New England state + pancake condiment | |
| Colorado city + egg-based breakfast item | |
| Georgia city + tear-inducing vegetable | |
| Ohio city + spicy stew with meat and unusual seasonings | |
| ‘Geologic' western region + fried offal (not a bivalve!) | |
| Missouri city + grilled meat like ribs, brisket, etc. | |
| Massachusetts city + cooked legumes | |
| Great Lakes state + popular cheese | |
| Island state + brand-name fist jab | |