Minnesota’s Most Important Food Innovation

Thrillist put together a list of the most important food innovation's in each state. Everyone associates bourbon with Kentucky and hot sauce with Louisiana, but did you know that Iowa is responsible for sliced bread?

It's true. Sliced bread was invented and patented in Davenport, Iowa.  Our neighbors to the east in Wisconsin get credit for fried cheese curds. So what's the most important food innovation made in the Land of 10,000 Lakes?

The Juicy Lucy.

The Thrillist article says:

Instead of forcing us to eat smelt-stuffed herring, the Suspiciously Nice Nordics of Minnesota gave us something much more wonderful: a burger stuffed with melted cheese. And though it’s only gained real national prominence in intense burger circles, or amongst those who like to pick a side in the 5-8 Club vs. Matt’s Bar, it's a cheesy, beefy gift, especially when you look outside and see 178in of snow.  

There's no need to get involved in the 5-8 Club vs. Matt's Bar battle.  We all know you can find a delicious Lucy right here in Rochester at Newts.