The USA is a behemoth in every sense of the world. It's one of the biggest players on the world stage, its influences stretch across the world and each of its fifty states are jam-packed with enough culture to fill an entire country. But when it comes to food, it's always had a bit of a bad rap. Stereotypes of fast, processed and over-sweetened food cast a shadow over the interesting regional cuisines, world-class restaurants and time-honoured cooking techniques peppered throughout its vast landmass. Those who scratch the surface, however, are rewarded with some seriously good eats.
Take a look at our guides below to get an idea of just how diverse American cuisine can be. From the fiercely protected barbecuing traditions of the south and the Mediterranean-inspired cooking of California to the incredible seafood caught off its coastlines, the US is a treasure trove of flavour. Read on to see what we mean.