List of foods named after places

List of Foods Named After Places is an extensive compilation of various foods and beverages that derive their names from geographical locations. This list encompasses a wide range of items, from simple fruits to complex dishes, each carrying a unique story that ties it to its place of origin or inspiration. Foods named after places often reflect the cultural, historical, and geographical characteristics of those areas, offering insights into local traditions, ingredients, and culinary practices.

List of Notable Foods Named After Places

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• Alaska - Baked Alaska: A dessert made of ice cream and cake topped with browned meringue, supposedly named for its contrast in temperatures, reminiscent of the Alaskan climate.
• Antwerp - Antwerp hands: A type of Belgian cookie shaped like hands, originating from Antwerp.

B

• Baguette - A long, thin loaf of French bread that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Its name, meaning "wand" or "baton," reflects its shape rather than a place, but it is indelibly associated with France.
• Bologna - Bologna sausage: Also known as baloney, it is a smoked, seasoned sausage originally from Bologna, Italy.

C

• Caesar Salad - Despite common misconceptions, Caesar Salad is named after its creator, Caesar Cardini, and not directly after a place. However, it was created in Tijuana, Mexico, making its name indirectly linked to a location.
• Champagne - A sparkling wine that comes from the Champagne region in France. Only sparkling wines from this region can legally be called Champagne.

D

• Danish pastry - In Denmark, it's called "Viennese bread," suggesting its origins are linked to Vienna, Austria. However, it has become associated with Denmark around the world.

E

• English Muffin - A small, round, and flat yeast-leavened bread traditionally cooked on a griddle, with a history deeply rooted in the United Kingdom.

F

• French Fries - Despite their name, the origins of French fries are disputed between France and Belgium. They are thin strips of deep-fried potatoes.

G

• Genoa Cake - A fruit cake originally from Genoa, Italy. It is dense and rich, filled with candied fruits and nuts.

H

• Hamburger - A ground beef patty sandwiched between two slices of bread or a bun, named after Hamburg, Germany, though the modern hamburger is largely an American innovation.

I

• Idaho Potatoes - Potatoes from Idaho, United States, known for their high quality and suitability for various culinary uses.

J

• Jamaican Jerk Spice - A spicy, flavorful marinade or dry rub that originated in Jamaica. It is used primarily on chicken and pork.

K

• Kiev Cake - A dessert from Kiev, Ukraine, known for its layers of meringue, buttercream, and nuts.

L

• London Broil - A style of cooking a beef steak that, despite its name, is largely American. The term does not refer to a specific cut of meat but to the method of preparation and cooking.

M

• Madeira Cake - A sponge cake that originated in England, traditionally flavored with Madeira wine, which also gives it its name.

N

• Naples - Neapolitan ice cream: Named after Naples, Italy, this ice cream features three side-by-side blocks of chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors.

O

• Oxford Sausages - A traditional English sausage made with pork and veal, seasoned with lemon and herbs, associated with Oxford, England.

P

• Peking Duck - A famous duck dish from Beijing (formerly Peking), China, known for its crispy skin and tender meat.

Q

• Quiche Lorraine - A savory pie from the Lorraine region of France, made with eggs, cream, and bacon.

R

• Roquefort Cheese - A blue cheese from the south of France, specifically from the region around the village of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon.

S

• Stilton Cheese - An English cheese, produced in two varieties: blue and white, named after the village of Stilton, England, where it was first sold.

T

• Tiramisu - A popular coffee-flavored dessert from Italy, specifically Veneto. Its name means "pick me up" in Italian.

U

• Udon - A type of thick wheat flour noodle used in Japanese cuisine, associated with Japan but not a specific place within Japan.

V

• Valencia Orange - A type of orange named after Valencia, Spain, known for its sweet taste and juiciness.

W

• Wiener Schnitzel - A breaded and fried veal cutlet, named after Vienna (Wien), Austria.

X

• XO Sauce - A spicy seafood sauce from Hong Kong, the "XO" stands for "extra-old" cognac, reflecting the sauce's perceived prestige and quality.

Y

• Yorkshire Pudding - A baked pudding made from a batter of eggs, flour, and milk or water, originating from Yorkshire, England.

Z

• Zurich - Zürcher Geschnetzeltes: Thin strips of veal with mushrooms in a cream sauce, from Zurich, Switzerland.

See Also

• Cuisine
• Geographical indication
• List of eponymous foods and drinks