Gastro
Molcajete
The Mesoamerican mortar and pestle has been made, and used, the same way for thousands of years.
Foods I've tried
Foods this traveler has tried.
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The Mesoamerican mortar and pestle has been made, and used, the same way for thousands of years.
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This flat, silver spoon holds an exalted place in the mystery and ritual of absinthe drinking.
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Traditional sushi chefs produce optimal condiments with this ancient tool.
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To make the perfect matcha, start with the perfect whisk.
Drinks
This steamy concoction features a salty, melted surprise at the bottom of the mug: white cheese.
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The liqueur was created “to stimulate and revivify His Majesty” while he was driving.
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Only two silent monks know all 130 plants that go into this herbal liqueur.
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The mellow-buzz brew that once fueled Native Americans is making a comeback.
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A bitter liqueur that traces the history of a Hungarian-Jewish family.
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The Japanese soda still comes in a marble-stoppered bottle from the 19th century.
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Locals joke that you should be able to “float a horseshoe” on the thick brew.
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Artichokes form the backbone of this vegetal liqueur.
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You can find authentic versions of this sour Slavic brew at street stalls and monasteries.
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This lager, once considered the strongest beer in the world, is brewed only on Saint Nicholas's Day.
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Devoted fans pay thousands for bricks of this fermented tea.
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The Detroit favorite is one of the oldest sodas in the United States.
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The story of South Carolina's sweet-hot soda begins with a chance discovery during the Revolutionary War.
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Bitter, sweet, and salty collide in this cool Taiwanese treat.
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Pressed from frozen grapes, this prized wine was a sweet accident.
Gastro
Pay tribute to the poet Robert Burns with bagpipes, readings, and heaping helpings of haggis.
Sweets
A very non-vegan dish inspired this vegan chocolate.
Prepared Foods
You eat the shell, too.
Sweets
This Mexican candy reimagines a spaghetti dinner with spicy-sour gummy noodles and tamarind sauce.
Ingredients & Condiments
With a squeeze of lemon, this plant can turn any drink into a color-changing mood ring.