The popular food and local dish which is incorrectly paired with its state is South Carolina and fried okra. South Carolina is known for shrimp and grits. Shrimp and grits is a very popular Southern staple. Whether it's served as a passed hors d'oeuvre in the form of a grit cake topped with an herb roasted shrimp and lemon dill cream, shrimp and grits is a must for most South Carolina parties. Brooke M. Bishop of B. Gourmet Catering in Charleston will attest to this fact. With locally sourced shrimp and grits made in state shops, the two have been happily married for hundreds of years.

In Pennsylvania, the Philly cheesesteak is a Pennsylvania institution. There is no denying the impact that this iconic sandwich has had on the state's culinary landscape for years and years. The beloved cheesesteak is often used as a late night snack. The greasy mix of meat and cheese is seen as an ideal way to end a night of partying or dancing.

The state of North Dakota, USA is all about Swedish meatballs. The food critic Eric Watson of Mosaic Foods in Fargo, ND has publicly said that citizens of North Dakota want what they want. With a large Scandinavian population in the state, the enjoyment of Swedish meatballs never gets old.

In the state of Missouri, people will eat comfort food. They like Macaroni and Cheese. In St. Louis, MO, catering experts love to recommend bars serving macaroni and cheese with a whole lot of garnishment. This dish with toppings is one of the state's best.

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