Gastro
Japanese Tea Ceremony
A ritual that showcases the beauty of the present moment.
Foods I've tried
Foods this traveler has tried.
Gastro
A ritual that showcases the beauty of the present moment.
Sweets
These Japanese sweets demonstrate the ephemeral beauty of the seasons.
Drinks
Make like Jane Austen and sip from the fountain in this famed Pump Room.
Prepared Foods
This Canadian favorite is relatively unknown elsewhere.
Sweets
This pineapple soft serve has a cult following at Disney theme parks.
Fruits & Vegetables
Grown in the volcanic soil around Mt. Vesuvius, these tomatoes are one of only a couple varieties used in authentic Neapolitan pizza.
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.
Ingredients & Condiments
This tangy East Coast spread is becoming increasingly hard to find.
Prepared Foods
Historians debate whether this dish actually originated with Italian sex workers.
Gastro
The holiday tradition of hiding an ornamental veggie.
Prepared Foods
A completely delicious, nearly nutrient-free sandwich beloved by generations of New Englanders.
Drinks
This cousin of root beer has a long history and a surprisingly minty taste.
Meats & Animal Products
Don't call the crown jewel of New Jersey "Canadian bacon."
Gastro
The hot dog chain’s charming “bi-dent” picks up potatoes with ease.
Sweets
A cake as dark as a city hiding from enemy bombers.
Sweets
A rainbow of flavor that harks back to childhood.
Sweets
These buns artfully resemble peaches and represent immortality.
Drinks
A bar sharing a basement with a pickle place led to an unusual drink.