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railroads

Inside the Diet That Fueled Chinese Transcontinental Railroad Workers

Denied the free meals of their Irish counterparts, Chinese laborers learned to thrive on their own.
Shoshi Parks November 30, 2022
exploration

The Art of Eating Well in Antarctica

With resourcefulness and a little help from international neighbors, a volunteer crew thrived in the icy landscape.
Sam Lin-Sommer August 23, 2022
List

Ski or Hike Your Way to These 6 Adventurous Treats

Dry martinis are best served in the middle of a snowy forest.
Diana Hubbell August 9, 2022
exploration

How a Centuries-Old Soldier Ration Found a Fanbase in Alaska

Known as "pilot bread," hardtack is ubiquitous across the state.
Zeb Larson August 3, 2022
railroads

Remembering When Fish Rode the Rails

For decades, salmon, catfish, and trout traveled in America's fleet of "Fish Cars."
Jonathan Feakins August 2, 2022
restaurants

A Hot-Air Balloon Restaurant and Other Stories of Food on-the-Go

Five highlights from Gastro Obscura's "Moveable Feasts" series.
Sam O'Brien August 1, 2022
restaurants

Aboard the World's First Hot-Air Balloon Restaurant

A Dutch master chef cooks meals among the clouds.
Elisia Guerena July 29, 2022
Itinerary

6 Extraordinary Restaurants Along the Blue Ridge Parkway

Road Trips
Sam O'Brien
games

Inside the Tour de France’s Fast and Furious Feed Zone

Feeding cyclists mid-race involves a century-old method of careful handoffs.
Megan B. Wells July 13, 2022
collections

Meet the Man Recreating Air Travel’s Most Glorious Meals

No one loves food in flight like Nik Sennhauser.
Anne Ewbank June 21, 2021
Itinerary

13 Spectacular Restaurants and Bars Along Route 66

Road Trips
Sam O'Brien
national parks

Feast on These Recipes From America's National Parks

Bring the outdoors to your kitchen with recipes from across the parks system.
The Gastro Obscura Team April 1, 2021
food

Make the Ancient Road Snack of Central Asian Nomads

Qurt is salty, long-lasting, and packed with protein.
Susie Armitage March 8, 2021
recipe

How to Make a 5,000-Year-Old Energy Bar

Eat like ancient Great Plains hunters with this simple recipe.
Sam O'Brien April 30, 2020
food

How 'Shoebox Lunches' Made Black Travel Possible During Jim Crow

Humble shoeboxes allowed African Americans to dine with dignity.
Nicole Taylor March 27, 2020
restaurants

In Texas, Gas Station Restaurants Serve Roast Duck and Momos

Fueling up doesn't need to mean Doritos and hot dogs.
Priya Krishna January 21, 2020
libraries

A Newly Digitized Menu Collection Shows Off America’s Lost Railroad Cuisine

Once, Americans rode the rails for charbroiled steak, golden French toast, and prunes.
Claire Voon December 2, 2019
food

The Exquisite Boxed Meals of Japan’s Train-Station Kiosks

Ekiben offers a taste of the country's regional delicacies.
Rohini Chaki June 25, 2019