If it’s battered and fried, I’m ordering it—so when I first started visiting Florida’s Gulf Coast, one dish in particular caught my attention: conch fritters. I wasn’t especially concerned with what a ...

From sea to shining sea, the U.S. is home to a wide scope of regional dishes. And if you head to Southern Florida, the Caribbean influence turns especially strong — as witnessed in a delicious serving ...

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Kat Thompson is the audience editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. There are arguments ...

Once considered a regional dish of Florida and tropical outposts in the Caribbean, conch is appearing on a bevy of fine-dining menus across the country. A staple of Caribbean cuisine for hundreds or ...

Reader's Digest has named conch fritters as Florida's most iconic comfort food. Conch is a type of sea snail, and conch fritters are often served with a dipping sauce. Florida's official state foods ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Courtesy of Chat 'N' Chill A popular spot for cruisers and sun-seekers, the shallow waters and powder-soft sands of the Bahamas ...

The meat of the conch itself is worth millions per year at the docks, and it's also a key driver of tourism to the islands, in addition to being an important export item to the U.S. and many other ...