Foods erikhodgins Has Tried

A popular Slovenian fast-food joint doesn't specialize in beef.

Grown only on the volcanic soil of Hawaiʻi’s Big Island, this coffee is known for its subtle, rich flavor and hordes of unscrupulous imitators.

Teething babies and royalty were fans of this British city's signature sherry.

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

This condiment proves that what the world considers delicious is (nearly) universal.

A bar sharing a basement with a pickle place led to an unusual drink.

The holiday tradition of hiding an ornamental veggie.

This alcoholic drink has medicinal properties (and sometimes contains turtle penis).

Produced since 1847, these classic New England candies almost disappeared in 2018.

A hearty Irish staple that can tell your fortune.

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

The Nova Scotia ice cream flavor is so beloved, women dye their hair to match its pastel swirl.

This British temperance tonic is now a Ramadan favorite.

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

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

This hot-pink sweet treat that bears only a notional resemblance to poultry is a Canadian Christmastime staple.

Almost every Newfoundlander has a secret spot for foraging this honey-sweet berry.

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

Artichokes form the backbone of this vegetal liqueur.

All is fare in the Korean War.

South Korean eateries serve these intensely spicy chicken feet in luscious piles, with plenty of soju.

In South Korean markets, steamed silkworm pupae make a juicy, nutty snack.

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

In Inuit cultures, using the whole whale is an act of respect, including consuming its blubber and skin.