Foods andycarlos Has Tried

Anyone for a shot of “Black Death”?

Chinese rhubarb imparts an organic smoky aroma to this Italian amaro.

This staple sandwich of Brooklyn delis has become a symbol of gentrification.

A bar sharing a basement with a pickle place led to an unusual drink.

The Carnival cake comes with a hidden baby Jesus inside.

Turning this cocktail into a fluffy cloud is easy—just hire someone to shake it for 12 minutes straight. 

Only a few breweries still make smoky beer in this classic German style.

The unique style born out of the California Gold Rush blends the crispness of a lager with the flavor of an ale.

A melt-in-your-mouth mixture of raw beef, butter, and spices.

Ethiopian honey wine is sweet, funky, and perfect with injera.

Donn Beach wrote the recipe for his famously potent cocktail in secret code.

This spiced jerky is a beloved snack in South Africa.

This Cape Town sandwich is as extravagant as a certain literary character.

Produced since 1847, these classic New England candies almost disappeared in 2018.

This flat, silver spoon holds an exalted place in the mystery and ritual of absinthe drinking.

You might not even see the meat beneath this pile of potato chips, sauce, and quail eggs.

The cool Colombian treat blends shaved ice with syrup, fruit, and anything from wafer cookies to cheese.

In the 1920s, confectioners thought the public wanted candy that looked like legumes—and they were right.

Pennsylvania's pork loaf embodies Amish resourcefulness.

These tightly coiled ferns also serve as a Māori symbol for unity.

Locals joke that you should be able to “float a horseshoe” on the thick brew.

In Southern New Mexico, chiles add a kick to everything, including vino.

The Japanese soda still comes in a marble-stoppered bottle from the 19th century.

These inky cloves have aged like a fine wine.