Foods smj99 Has Tried

At an abbey in the Tuscan countryside, monks specialize in a curative, flower-based liqueur.

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

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

Denmark's open-faced sandwiches are equal parts decadent and decorative.

This coffee additive and killer of trees has a reputation as a medical marvel.

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

Don't call the crown jewel of New Jersey "Canadian bacon."

This cousin of root beer has a long history and a surprisingly minty taste.

A New England tradition of steaming bread in coffee tins gave rise to this niche snack.

Pink or green syrup turns a historic German ale into a tart, sweet delight.

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

The Andean root once fueled Inca warriors.

A brewery consulted drinking vessels found in the ancient king’s tomb to recreate a 2,700-year-old elixir.

What began as an April Fools' Day prank ended in a testicle-spiked beer.

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

A fizzy, chocolate drink that harkens back to the days of Brooklyn soda fountains.

This flat, silver spoon holds an exalted place in the mystery and ritual of absinthe drinking.

Deep-fried grasshoppers make a tangy, crispy taco filling.

This alcoholic drink has medicinal properties (and sometimes contains turtle penis).

A crossbred table grape variety that tastes an awful lot like spun sugar.

Mornings in Amish country once called for pie-cake and coffee.

The first American doughnut chain used spuds.

The Detroit favorite is one of the oldest sodas in the United States.

This controversial meat is ingrained in ancient Nordic culture.