'The Flavor of Upstate New York: Iconic Dishes, Delicious History & Reinvented Recipes'By June Hersh. The heart of New York States food culture isnt found on busy Manhattan avenuesit exists within the country kitchens, historic farms and neighborhood spots beyond the environs of New York City. Chicken riggies, salt potatoes and beef on weck arent just local foodsthey reveal the vibrant Italian, Irish and German immigrant histories that shaped the region. From the Borscht Belt to the Finger Lakes, New Yorks Upstate has diverse and