AdvertisementAt Food World 'Oscars,' Category Sneakily Redefines All-American CuisineMay 02, 2016Tracie McMillanfacebookEmailA platter of falafel, kafta, french fries and other fare at Al Ameer Restaurant in Dearborn, Mich. The Mediterranean eatery will be recognized by the James Beard Awards this year in the "American Classics" category. (Edsel Little/Flickr)