Where to find U.P. delicacies, Cudighi & Pasties

Hungry to know how the cudighi & pasty became U.P. delicacies?

Here's a brief history.

The Cudighi

While the cudighi originated in Northern Italy, it's now primarily served in the Upper Peninsula—particularly in Marquette County. The sandwich and its signature sausage were initially sold in northern Michigan by Italian immigrants in 1936, who called it 'Gudighi'.

The Pasty

While it's speculated that pasties can be dated all the way back to 1150 in England, they arrived in the U.S. when Cornish miners immigrated here in the 1840s. The meat-or-veggie pies gained popularity with miners—whose workdays were long—due to the fact that they were convenient to pack, filling, and could keep their warmth for up to 10 hours.

Whether you've never tried one or are looking to try a fresh take from a new location, here's where you can find cudighis & pasties on your next vacation.