Foods Merlucdai Has Tried

This New Year's luck-bringer has a controversial contemporary taste.

This once-ubiquitous fusion dish is fading into obscurity.

This mushroom isn't a mushroom at all.

The city loves hot sausage slathered with cold cream cheese.

Why not fry a year-old leaf?

Fluffy, crispy, and large enough to share, it's no ordinary pancake.

Meat covered in gelatinous goo was once a classic American comfort food.

A completely delicious, nearly nutrient-free sandwich beloved by generations of New Englanders.

This Okinawan specialty resembles a Japanese take on Taco Bell.

A century-old organism creates some of the world's best bread.

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

This "green caviar" is vegetarian friendly.

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

When life gives you lemons, this tropical fruit makes 'em taste like lemonade.

From the makers of Reddi-Wip, instant bacon that would destroy your toaster.

Drinking algae has never been sexier.

It's so much more than just mayonnaise and ketchup.

The least interesting thing Australians do with these giant, inflatable wine bags is drink from them.

The South Pacific's shrub-based drink causes relaxation, euphoria, and a tingling sensation.

The fruit so pungent it's banned from trains, hotels, and public places.

The sweet Kiwi treat that represents a token reward.

The hot dog chain’s charming “bi-dent” picks up potatoes with ease.

An ancient cooking method still produces delicious, beachside feasts.

Leftover coffee plus gelatin equals this vintage dessert.