Foods icatsstaci Has Tried

Pressed from frozen grapes, this prized wine was a sweet accident.

In Vietnam, there are multiple ways to enjoy fertilized duck eggs.

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

Cheddar cheese flavors a classic frozen treat in the Philippines.

In the Philippines, fertilized duck eggs are savory snacks.

Thanks to World War I veterans, a French liqueur has become the toast of a Lancashire town.

On April 14, lonely South Korean singles are encouraged to drown their sorrows in black noodles.

These Portuguese doughnuts have a fervent fanbase in Hawaii.

Anyone for a shot of “Black Death”?

Artichokes form the backbone of this vegetal liqueur.

Chinese rhubarb imparts an organic smoky aroma to this Italian amaro.

Only a few breweries still make smoky beer in this classic German style.

This staple sandwich of Brooklyn delis has become a symbol of gentrification.

The Japanese city of Kumamoto specializes in “cherry blossom meat.”

Cooks in the Southern United States still whip up this spicy, seductively sweet condiment from the 1950s.

Growing this sweet, tropical fruit sometimes requires careful hand-pollination with a paint brush.

This flat, silver spoon holds an exalted place in the mystery and ritual of absinthe drinking.

Turning this cocktail into a fluffy cloud is easy—just hire someone to shake it for 12 minutes straight. 

The Carnival cake comes with a hidden baby Jesus inside.

This curry celebrates Japan's maritime history.

The unique style born out of the California Gold Rush blends the crispness of a lager with the flavor of an ale.

This tasty Czech pastry is now a Texan tradition.

A melt-in-your-mouth mixture of raw beef, butter, and spices.

Ethiopian honey wine is sweet, funky, and perfect with injera.