Drinks
Cheerwine
A World War I sugar shortage led an inventor to make a very cherry soda that looks like wine.
Foods I've tried
Foods this traveler has tried.
Drinks
A World War I sugar shortage led an inventor to make a very cherry soda that looks like wine.
Drinks
A bar sharing a basement with a pickle place led to an unusual drink.
Meats & Animal Products
Don't call the crown jewel of New Jersey "Canadian bacon."
Ingredients & Condiments
Pastrami fans will find the taste of this Canadian spice blend very familiar.
Gastro
An ancient cooking method still produces delicious, beachside feasts.
Fruits & Vegetables
A crossbred table grape variety that tastes an awful lot like spun sugar.
Sweets
This pineapple soft serve has a cult following at Disney theme parks.
Drinks
This cousin of root beer has a long history and a surprisingly minty taste.
Drinks
A dark soda with a dark history.
Drinks
The Detroit favorite is one of the oldest sodas in the United States.
Prepared Foods
Roadside vendors in the Deep South soften fresh goobers with bubbling brine.
Sweets
In the 1920s, confectioners thought the public wanted candy that looked like legumes—and they were right.
Drinks
The Japanese soda still comes in a marble-stoppered bottle from the 19th century.
Sweets
Produced since 1847, these classic New England candies almost disappeared in 2018.