Kreskin J. Torres, known as “The Rideshare Foodie,” is an Army veteran, foodie, and cultural explorer traveling across all 50 U.S. states in search of authentic regional American cuisine.

Driving for Lyft, he transforms everyday rides into cultural exchanges, one conversation at a time. His passengers become his guides, pointing him toward the hidden restaurants and neighborhood staples that define their communities.

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Kreskin doesn’t chase trends, he chases stories. From chili with cinnamon rolls rooted in Midwest school lunch traditions to chislic shaped by immigrant heritage in South Dakota… from Mississippi catfish culture to Idaho’s potato-driven creativity, he seeks dishes tied directly to history, place, and identity.

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By sitting at counters, eating with locals, and listening before ordering, he connects with communities through food. His mission is to document regional cuisine across America as living history and to spotlight the small businesses that keep those traditions alive.

Because food isn’t just something you eat.