If there’s one thing that America is known for, it’s an array of unique cuisines! All across the country – from the Louisiana bayou to the Big Apple – you’ll find delicious dishes culled from local ingredients and flavors that will make your taste buds scream for more. Even if your Summer getaway plans don’t include a cross-country road trip, we’ll give you a taste of all the USA has to offer. All you have to do is bring your appetite!

Macy’s Culinary Council Chef Ming Tsai is about to hit the road for his latest U.S. cookbook tour. I caught him just before he left to dish about the new book, his ongoing love affair with food and his famous Halloween Chili.