A Ripper is a deep-fried New Jersey hot dog that splits open as it cooks, creating a crisp, snappy casing.

The Philly roast pork sandwich is slow-roasted pork piled onto a long roll with sharp provolone and garlicky broccoli rabe or spinach.

A dish made from bull testicles that are peeled, sliced, breaded, and fried.

Russian dressing is a creamy, tangy, slightly spicy dressing made with mayonnaise, ketchup or chili sauce, horseradish, Worcestershire, and seasonings.

A Sailor Sandwich is a Richmond deli classic made with hot pastrami, grilled knockwurst, melted Swiss cheese, and mustard on rye.

Saimin is Hawaii’s cozy noodle soup made with springy noodles, savory broth, and toppings like char siu, egg, kamaboko, and green onion. It is plantation-era comfort in a bowl.

A type of fish found in both freshwater and saltwater, known for their distinctive life cycle and rich, flavorful meat.

Syracuse salt potatoes are small potatoes boiled whole in extremely salty water, then served with melted butter.

Salt water taffy is a chewy Atlantic City candy pulled into soft, colorful bites and wrapped for boardwalk snacking.

Sauerkraut balls are an Akron favorite: tangy sauerkraut mixed with pork or sausage, rolled into balls, breaded, and fried until golden.

Scotcheroos are chewy peanut butter cereal bars topped with melted chocolate and butterscotch. They are no-bake, potluck-famous, and dangerously easy to keep “evening up” with a knife.

Scrapple is a Pennsylvania Dutch breakfast loaf made from pork scraps, cornmeal, flour, and spices, sliced and fried until crisp.

A Seattle Dog is a hot dog or sausage topped with cream cheese and grilled onions, usually served from a street cart after a game, concert, or late night out.

Shaker lemon pie is a bright, tart pie made with whole thin-sliced lemons, sugar, eggs, and a flaky crust.

Hawaiian shave ice is finely shaved ice soaked with colorful syrups, often served over ice cream or sweet azuki beans. It is soft, cold, bright, and made for beach days.

She-crab soup is a rich Charleston soup made with crab meat, cream, sherry, and traditionally crab roe.

Shoofly pie is a Pennsylvania Dutch molasses pie with a crumb topping and a sweet, gooey bottom.

Ohio shredded chicken sandwiches are creamy, savory chicken sandwiches made with shredded chicken, condensed soup, and crushed crackers or stuffing.

Shrimp bisque is a rich Louisiana seafood soup made with shrimp, stock, vegetables, cream, and deep shellfish flavor.

The Las Vegas shrimp cocktail is chilled shrimp served in a glass with zesty cocktail sauce and a lemon wedge.