Foods BrianKayak Wants to Try

Before they're filled with brandy, these bottles get attached to trees so pears can grow inside.

Journey into the Marrakesh Kasbah to find this lean, slightly sweet favorite.

In the 19th century, Chinese immigrants developed an early New England fusion sandwich that is divisive as it is salty.

Crispy noodles meet a sea of gravy inside a hamburger bun.

Some Sicilians start their day with this decadent combination.

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

Who needs a burger and a beer when you can combine beef and alcohol in a single patty?

Two Chinese bakery specialties, combined into one.

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

The St. Louis creation earned the "best use of the worst cheese" award.

With extra-gooey cheese and a cracker-thin crust, some say it's more like nachos.

South Dakota's unique contribution to World War II soldiers.

This stick-to-your-ribs Scandinavian dumpling is a favorite at Midwestern fundraisers.

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

Though its home region has been split by war, love for this hearty pastry transcends borders.

This sweet-and-savory Moroccan meat pie can be tough to track down.

Cooks in the Southern United States still whip up this spicy, seductively sweet condiment from the 1950s.

This Canary Islands' specialty upgrades coffee with layers of condensed milk and liqueur.

Saffron, rose water, and pistachios combine in a fragrant, sweet-savory treat.

This Route 66 institution goes the extra mile for soda-based indulgence.

A Newfoundland brewery makes beer from glaciers that float along the shore.

They're a Baltimore-specific guilty pleasure.

These extra-cheesy potatoes resemble decadent fondue.

Both a noun and an action, chili-bombing loads a pizza with tater tots, chili, and Cheez Whiz.