By region (roughly)

Northeast:
clam chowder, lobster, Indian (molasses) pudding, beer, coffee
OR: clambake, beer, strawberry shortcake or apple pie

Southeastern:
fried chicken, potato salad, watermelon, sweet tea
OR: jambalaya; any kind of shrimp, pralines

Midwest:
barbecued pork, cole slaw, brownies, beer
OR: hotdish, jello salad, macaroni salad

Northwest:
salmon, fresh vegetables, mixed berry shortcake

Southwest:
grilled mahimahi or calamari cutlet, fruit salad, rice pilaf, wine
OR: anything Tex-Mex or Cal-Mex, margaritas

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