10 Most Famous Foods & Drinks in Missouri
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- 03 Mar 2023
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If you’re a fan of all that’s cheesy, greasy, or slathered in sauce, Missouri has you covered. Many of the state’s most famous dishes fall under the category of true Midwestern comfort food.
Check out the curated list of our ten favorite foods from Missouri below, in no particular order:
Toasted Ravioli
Toasted ravioli is a regional favorite around St. Louis, though its name is misleading. The meat-stuffed pockets of pasta are actually deep-fried, not toasted. They’re then sprinkled with parmesan and dunked in marinara sauce. Around the city, the dish is known as “T-ravs”.
Who exactly invented toasted ravioli is up for debate, but its origin story is generally agreed upon. One night in the 1940s, at an Italian restaurant in St. Louis (likely either Mama’s on the Hill or Charlie Gitto’s), a drunk chef accidentally dropped ravioli in a pot of boiling oil. In an attempt to salvage the pasta, the restaurant owner dusted it with grated cheese and sent it out to be served. The rest, as they say, is history.
T-ravs have been compared to mozzarella sticks; they’re crispy, breaded, and perfect for dipping. The pasta is usually filled with some kind of meat, but ricotta and/or vegetables are a tasty substitute.
Originally called Oldani’s, Mama’s on the Hill has changed hands a few times since it first opened more than 80 years ago. However, it still operates in the same location and still serves its famous toasted ravioli. Read More…
