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The food is just not for satisfying stomach but it is a way of satiating the soul and here we provide a list of 10 food experiences that you just can't afford to miss of you are in USA.

1. Hot Dogs in Chicago: Chicago is famous for its famous Chicago hot dog - filled with beef topped with anything from onions, tomatoes, pickle spear, lettuce etc

2. Gumbo in New Orleans: Gumbo is essentially a dish of seafoods like shrimp, thickened not with water but with okra or roux.

3. Mustard Museum: Situated in Wisconsin town of Mt Horeb, it has an amazing collection of different variety of musturds - 4600 jars in total.

4. Bagels in New York City: Whatever type of bagel you crave for, you wish for it and you can find it here.

5. Ben & Jerry's Ice - Cream Factory: This factory is situated just north of Waterbury, Vermont .This place is dream destination for ice-cream fans with opportunity to taste irresistible ice - cream samples.

6. Clam Chowder in Boston: There are lots of places in Boston to savour this dish.

7. BBQ in Kansas City: This city is famous for its pork, chicken or rib barbeques all covered with spicy vinegar-based sauces which are a must have for non - Vegetarians.

8. Soul Food in the Deep South - Southern fried chicken with perfect side dish is the pride of this place.

9. Steak in Montana: The place is famous for its steak specially the all-natural Angus beef.

10. Green Chillies in Albuquerque, New Mexico: You can't miss Green Chillies in this place.