The capital city’s beloved horseshoe sandwich has again drawn national attention to Springfield.
This time the local culinary claim-to-fame garnered a feature article on the website for America s Test Kitchen.
The shoe’s history and versatility was at the heart of the article headlined “The Horseshoe Sandwich is the Meaty, Cheesy, Potato-y Pride of Springfield, Ill.” that appeared April 26 in the online magazine for the long-running PBS cooking show.
Kevin Pang, digital editorial director for America’s Test Kitchen, said he is constantly on the lookout for distinctive dishes.
“Before (America’s Test Kitchen) I founded a food website called The Takeout and the goal was to have a food site that wasn’t just about New York and San Francisco,” he wrote in an email. “We made sure to highlight dishes and food culture of the Midwest and beyond. So any stories about fish fries, cheese curds, Detroit pizzas and Jucy Lucys are always going to pique my interest.