Drinks
Żubrówka
The same grass that feeds massive European bison adds notes of vanilla and lavender to this unique Polish vodka.
Foods I've tried
Foods this traveler has tried.
Drinks
The same grass that feeds massive European bison adds notes of vanilla and lavender to this unique Polish vodka.
Drinks
The aroma of this mulled wine has been compared to “a warmed-up bowl of Froot Loops.”
Ingredients & Condiments
Once described as a “divine elixir,” this Southern sauce typically gets its spunk from coffee.
Gastro
A gesture of welcome and respect, Moroccan mint tea gets poured from high above the glass.
Gastro
The hot dog chain’s charming “bi-dent” picks up potatoes with ease.
Gastro
This flat, silver spoon holds an exalted place in the mystery and ritual of absinthe drinking.
Drinks
This traditional Southern pairing captures sweet and salty in a single bottle.
Meats & Animal Products
This “brown cheese” tastes like caramel.
Prepared Foods
This is what happens when soldiers pick a new name for meat on bread.
Prepared Foods
The beef fat–fried version that first caught Ray Kroc's eye is now extinct.
Prepared Foods
Iceland's fermented, dried shark smells like urine and can taste like strong cheese.
Prepared Foods
A New England tradition of steaming bread in coffee tins gave rise to this niche snack.
Prepared Foods
These extra-cheesy potatoes resemble decadent fondue.
Prepared Foods
This adaption of French refugee bread is now a protected Irish specialty.
Prepared Foods
Elvis Presley once flew across the country to eat this decadent Denver sandwich.
Drinks
A flour made from orchid roots makes for a popular Turkish drink.
Fruits & Vegetables
Jamaica's national fruit is poisonous and resembles scrambled eggs.
Drinks
Only two silent monks know all 130 plants that go into this herbal liqueur.
Gastro
The bitter herb served on Passover can be anything from horseradish to lettuce.
Meats & Animal Products
Don't call the crown jewel of New Jersey "Canadian bacon."
Meats & Animal Products
Brie's dark, older cousin can only be found in one region of France.
Meats & Animal Products
It's a whirlpool, it's an emoji, it's a fishcake!
Meats & Animal Products
Some fish can dance.
Meats & Animal Products
The pungent pickled cheese is a popular Czech bar snack.