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
This sweet treat is so beloved in Hong Kong, it inspired an animated movie.
Fruits & Vegetables
This nightmarish-looking fruit has serious healing potential.
Ingredients & Condiments
This savory seafood condiment is named after the finest cognacs.
Prepared Foods
A completely delicious, nearly nutrient-free sandwich beloved by generations of New Englanders.
Prepared Foods
Meat covered in gelatinous goo was once a classic American comfort food.
Drinks
This cousin of root beer has a long history and a surprisingly minty taste.
Drinks
Quench your thirst with the refreshing taste of celery soda.
Ingredients & Condiments
Pastrami fans will find the taste of this Canadian spice blend very familiar.
Prepared Foods
A bland but storied soup is always on the menu in the U.S. Senate.
Sweets
This orange and black licorice flavor is kind of a big deal in Canada.
Gastro
The bitter herb served on Passover can be anything from horseradish to lettuce.
Drinks
This bright green cocktail doubles as dessert.
Sweets
The Carnival cake comes with a hidden baby Jesus inside.
Prepared Foods
Next-level egg rolls are wrapped in an entire chicken wing.
Prepared Foods
Spiced meat sauce meets spaghetti, shredded cheese, and beans in a Midwest cult favorite.
Prepared Foods
With extra-gooey cheese and a cracker-thin crust, some say it's more like nachos.
Sweets
From postwar dessert to sweet slice of Canadian identity.
Sweets
The first American doughnut chain used spuds.
Prepared Foods
Pennsylvania's pork loaf embodies Amish resourcefulness.
Sweets
In the 1920s, confectioners thought the public wanted candy that looked like legumes—and they were right.
Sweets
No rodents were harmed in the making of this fried Canadian treat.
Meats & Animal Products
The real "Canadian bacon" comes rolled in cornmeal.
Prepared Foods
This bird comes with a brew inside.