Foods andycarlos Has Tried

Grab life by the Georgian wine horn.

Colonial Gatorade made from vinegar and molasses is back in style.

A cake as dark as a city hiding from enemy bombers.

This traditional Georgian feast is characterized by lots of food, lots of wine, and lots of rules. 

Only two silent monks know all 130 plants that go into this herbal liqueur.

South Korea's oldest alcoholic beverage is making a comeback.

The Dutch drinking ritual begins with a glass of genever and ends with a “little head-butt.”

These gigantic clay pots are the secret to Georgia's unusual wine.

This varietal of rice is so good that it's compared to ice cream.

The Mexican fungal delicacy that makes corn taste like a mushroom.

Deep-fried grasshoppers make a tangy, crispy taco filling.

Catalan chefs transform the slimy, bottom-feeding sea cucumber into subtle, succulent meat.

Every morning, Chinese vendors sling savory, crispy crepes to lines of patient fans.

Everything St. Louisans love about this local specialty is in the name.

This alcoholic drink has medicinal properties (and sometimes contains turtle penis).

A fizzy, chocolate drink that harkens back to the days of Brooklyn soda fountains.

This bright green cocktail doubles as dessert.

These delicious strands of juice-coated nuts look like colorful candlesticks.

Osaka's most famous dish is an octopus-stuffed fried dough ball.

This cousin of root beer has a long history and a surprisingly minty taste.

The beef fat–fried version that first caught Ray Kroc's eye is now extinct.

Jamaica's national fruit is poisonous and resembles scrambled eggs.

Economists use this cheesy bread as a metric for cost of living between Georgian cities.

The hot dog chain’s charming “bi-dent” picks up potatoes with ease.