Hey, only one of the items on the list is in the USA; #4 is beef brisket in Texas. I disagree, and here are some of my choices: Corned beef and cabbage at O’Brien’s in NYC, Clam Shack fried clams in Kennebunkport ME, Mabel’s BBQ in Cleveland OH, Nick and Sam’s steak in Dallas TX, and all-you-can-eat crab legs at the fantastic buffet at Wynn’s Las Vegas NV.

If you’re interested in the Lonely Planet list, the top 10 are: 1. Pintxos in San Sebastián, Spain; 2. Curry laksa in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; 3. Sushi in Tokyo, Japan; 4. Beef brisket in Texas, USA; 5. Som tum in Bangkok, Thailand; 6. Smørrebrød in Copenhagen, Denmark; 7. Crayfish in Kaikoura, New Zealand; 8. Bibimbap in Seoul, South Korea; 9. Pizza Margherita in Naples, Italy; and 10. Dim sum in Hong Kong. For more, go to www.cnn.com/travel/article/lonely-planet-500-ultimate-eats/index