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Missouri
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Food Culture of Missouri
With Gateway Arch views, Ozark lake country, and Kansas City's jazz legacy, Missouri blends big-city energy with back-road charm. Comfort food here has a character of its own, from toasted ravioli, smoky-sweet BBQ burnt ends, and pizza cut into squares. Discover the supermarkets, family-owned Italian delis, and vegan grocers waiting to be explored on your next trip.
Field Notes
Travel Snapshot
Time Zone:
Central
Population:
Nearly 6.2 million
Local Staples:
Toasted Ravioli and BBQ
Landscape:
Rivers, Ozarks, prairies, plains, caves
Capital:
Jefferson City
Airports:
STL, MCI
Signature Dishes
(or things you should try to cook while you're here)
Farmers Markets
California's farmers markets are open year-round, reflecting one of the most diverse growing seasons in the country. Explore this selection of markets on your next trip.
