Drinks
Orbitz
This drink hasn't been produced since the late nineties, but still has a cult following.
Foods I've tried
Foods this traveler has tried.
Drinks
This drink hasn't been produced since the late nineties, but still has a cult following.
Prepared Foods
In this Hungarian campfire treat, roasted pork fat coats slices of bread in decadent drippings.
Drinks
This cocktail is a New York City summertime staple, albeit an illegal one.
Drinks
The fiery fruit brandy of the Balkans.
Fruits & Vegetables
Grown in the volcanic soil around Mt. Vesuvius, these tomatoes are one of only a couple varieties used in authentic Neapolitan pizza.
Prepared Foods
The secret to this sandwich is the cow’s fourth stomach.
Prepared Foods
Pennsylvania's pork loaf embodies Amish resourcefulness.
Sweets
Mornings in Amish country once called for pie-cake and coffee.
Drinks
Pressed from frozen grapes, this prized wine was a sweet accident.
Drinks
Before they're filled with brandy, these bottles get attached to trees so pears can grow inside.
Drinks
There's a legend that this Latvian herbal liqueur saved an ailing Catherine the Great.
Sweets
This traditional dessert commemorates the country's sweet taste of victory over the French emperor in 1812.
Drinks
You can find authentic versions of this sour Slavic brew at street stalls and monasteries.
Drinks
Locals joke that you should be able to “float a horseshoe” on the thick brew.
Prepared Foods
This Canadian favorite is relatively unknown elsewhere.
Sweets
These holiday cakes link Christmas to the Norse god of lightning.
Drinks
The aroma of this mulled wine has been compared to “a warmed-up bowl of Froot Loops.”
Prepared Foods
The secret to Romania's hangover-busting soup is tripe.
Sweets
After rotating over hot coals, the Transylvanian treat unravels in a sweet spiral.
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."
Sweets
This sweet spud is neither made with tubers, nor of Irish origin.
Sweets
This mooncake's flaky exterior gives way to a creamy, sometimes stinky, core.
Ingredients & Condiments
This plant adds a hint of vanilla and a wash of brilliant green to any dish.