Gastro
The Puffing Gun
Many popular cereals exploded out of its chamber and into existence.
Foods nickbrain1 Wants to Try
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Foods I want to try
Foods this traveler wants to try.
Drinks
Pickleback
A bar sharing a basement with a pickle place led to an unusual drink.
Sweets
Bean Pie
This slightly sweet dessert is a staple in some Black American Muslim communities.
Drinks
Nutcracker
This cocktail is a New York City summertime staple, albeit an illegal one.
Drinks
Cemetery Cider
Each batch begins with an apple tree overlooking Samuel Morse's grave.
Drinks
Espresso Coffee Soda
A dark soda with a dark history.
Prepared Foods
Chopped Cheese
This staple sandwich of Brooklyn delis has become a symbol of gentrification.
Drinks
Yaupon Tea
The mellow-buzz brew that once fueled Native Americans is making a comeback.
Sweets
New York Charlotte Russe
The dainty, cream-filled specialty is on the brink of extinction.
Sweets
Pickle Soft Serve
The briny, refreshing ice cream acts as a cooling chaser to spicy meals.
Drinks
Egg Cream
A fizzy, chocolate drink that harkens back to the days of Brooklyn soda fountains.
Ingredients & Condiments
Traditional Balsamic Vinegar
Most people have never tasted the real thing.
