I Toured Small-Town America to Taste 19 Chicken-Fried Steaks, and 6 Truly Deserved a Trophy
I pointed the car toward dusty highways and neon diner signs, chasing the crunch of perfect breading and a river of creamy gravy. Every small town promised a story, and every plate tried to outdo the last with nostalgia and bold seasoning. You will taste the road in these bites, from pepper-kissed crusts to tender steaks that almost sigh under your fork. Buckle up, because six of these deserve a trophy and the rest put up a delicious fight.