Meals on the Move

Many cities across the country are known for local dishes: hot dogs in Chicago, cheese steaks in Philadelphia—you get the idea. But some of these quinessential eats are too good to be contained, inspiring transplants to open restaurants that remind them of home.

NEW ORLEANS SEATTLE
Marcela’s Creole Cookery imports andouille sausage, catfish, crawfish and alligator to create dishes like gumbo and jambalaya. 206-223-0042; www.marcelascreolecookery.com

CHICAGO SAN ANTONIO
Enjoy a Vienna Beef frank on a steamed poppy-seed bun with all the trimmings at Jerry’s Chicago Style Hot Dogs. 210-465-8200; www.jerryshotdogs.com

VERACRUZ, MEXICO QUEENS, NY
Tortilleria Nixta- mal imported a press that grinds corn into masa to make tortillas (3,000 an hour). Show up before 11am to watch. 718-699-2434; www.tortillerianixtamal.com

PHILADELPHIA DENVER
South Philly Cheese Steaks has rolls shipped in from Philly’s Amoroso’s Baking Company to six locations. www.yosouthphillycheesesteaks.com

BROOKLYN, NY WEST PALM BEACH, FL
The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co. in Delray Beach hired engineers to replicate NYC tap water. 877-224-3580; www.brooklynwaterbagels.com