Foods malashka Has Tried

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

A bitter liqueur that traces the history of a Hungarian-Jewish family.

Locals joke that you should be able to “float a horseshoe” on the thick brew.

The fiery fruit brandy of the Balkans.

Romania's all-occasion plummy spirit.

Artichokes form the backbone of this vegetal liqueur.

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

A sweet and nutty liqueur made with the fruit of the "elephant tree."

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

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

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.

It's a whirlpool, it's an emoji, it's a fishcake!

Some fish can dance.

This “brown cheese” tastes like caramel.

These cheese balls have fueled Central Asian nomads for centuries.