Foods Daniel Sobo Has Tried

A ritual that showcases the beauty of the present moment.

A legume so loved, it’s caused a “fever” in France and made Americans break laws.

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

In Asia, the black-skinned silkie chicken forms the base of a medicinal broth.

The gummies are taking over Utah.

Flip over these prickly treasures and find creamy, orange meat.

They're a Baltimore-specific guilty pleasure.

The ancient confection consists of wispy sugar-strands that look like dragon whiskers.

The nut goes from oak tree to savory, sesame-topped side in a matter of days.

These severed octopus tentacles wriggle on your plate.

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

It's what you order when you're a Christian pilgrim at the Sea of Galilee.

A completely delicious, nearly nutrient-free sandwich beloved by generations of New Englanders.

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

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

Boil away this plant's poisonous hairs, and you're left with a tasty, spinach-like leaf.

The world's least practical and most delicious edible straw.

This Mexican candy reimagines a spaghetti dinner with spicy-sour gummy noodles and tamarind sauce.

You put the grater in the coconut...

It's delicious, unless a pregnant woman or anyone in a bad mood stirs it.

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

These portable pancake sheets have a crispy, hollow side and a sweet, doughy side.

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

It's not Jamaican Easter without canned, processed cheddar cheese.