Foods burnthompson Has Tried

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

You can find authentic versions of this sour Slavic brew at street stalls and monasteries.

This lager, once considered the strongest beer in the world, is brewed only on Saint Nicholas's Day.

These Polish pre-Lent doughnuts have taken on a life (and an eating contest) of their own in the United States.

Pressed from frozen grapes, this prized wine was a sweet accident.

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

A century-old organism creates some of the world's best bread.

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

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

Pastrami fans will find the taste of this Canadian spice blend very familiar.

Where maple sap flows, all one needs to make taffy is snow.

This orange and black licorice flavor is kind of a big deal in Canada.

One of the world's least-loved liquors calls Chicago home.

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a classic Midwestern treat!

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

This Christmas tree elixir kept Vikings and Captain Cook alive.

The South Side favorite is a cross between a meat-lover's sub and a gyro.

From postwar dessert to sweet slice of Canadian identity.

This beloved piece of Mexican-American fusion coats a bacon-wrapped dog in beans, mayo, and jalapeño salsa.

No rodents were harmed in the making of this fried Canadian treat.

The real "Canadian bacon" comes rolled in cornmeal.

This bird comes with a brew inside.

Mind your teeth when eating this juicy Chicago specialty.

A crossbred table grape variety that tastes an awful lot like spun sugar.