Sweets
Halo-Halo
A sundae with a surprising mix of flavors that reflect Filipino history.
Foods I've tried
Foods this traveler has tried.
Sweets
A sundae with a surprising mix of flavors that reflect Filipino history.
Prepared Foods
A completely delicious, nearly nutrient-free sandwich beloved by generations of New Englanders.
Drinks
A World War I sugar shortage led an inventor to make a very cherry soda that looks like wine.
Sweets
The South Pacific's shrub-based drink causes relaxation, euphoria, and a tingling sensation.
Gastro
The hot dog chain’s charming “bi-dent” picks up potatoes with ease.
Sweets
Mornings in Amish country once called for pie-cake and coffee.
Sweets
The Carnival cake comes with a hidden baby Jesus inside.
Prepared Foods
Roadside vendors in the Deep South soften fresh goobers with bubbling brine.
Ingredients & Condiments
These sacred leaves taste like peppery soda.
Fruits & Vegetables
Nutty and sweet, these juicy gems were once a valued trade commodity in the northern United States.
Sweets
Produced since 1847, these classic New England candies almost disappeared in 2018.
Meats & Animal Products
Don't call the crown jewel of New Jersey "Canadian bacon."
Prepared Foods
Wrap a slice of pizza around a cheesesteak to create this decadent mashup.
Drinks
This cousin of root beer has a long history and a surprisingly minty taste.
Sweets
This Pennsylvania specialty sometimes looks like Pepto-Bismol and smells like Bengay.
Drinks
The Japanese soda still comes in a marble-stoppered bottle from the 19th century.
Sweets
This pancake pays tribute to one of Japan's favorite fish.