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Haunted house kitsch meets Japanese folklore at this theme bar where patrons can “die” and have their own mock funeral.

Transport yourself to the 1980s era of video games at this themed restaurant and bar.

This legendary dessert was served to Nobel laureates for decades.

Nikola Tesla's former home contains an homage hidden from plain sight.

When Azorean green tea meets volcanic hot springs water, a luminous brew is born.

A network of bells in the pubs and restaurants around Westminster alerts politicians when it's time to cast their votes.

For more than 50 years, an iconic sign has greeted visiting “fudgies” to the Traverse City area.

This beloved Baltimore spot features caged dolls, a giant Pez collection, and many, many mannequins.

This 17th-century pub once had a hole in its wall so the neighboring blacksmith could easily access beer.

Some of the best Persian food in New York comes from the front window of an unassuming pizza shop.

Barbies stare from the walls, sit on the tables, and even pop out of cakes at this quirky cafe.

This Vietnamese bar doubles as a multistory labyrinth.

This unique museum cafeteria showcases the history and regional diversity of African American cuisine.

The oldest tavern in Lowell has dedicated fans of its fan.

A Trabant car, a kangaroo statue, and a plethora of plants take over this abandoned-factory-turned-bar.

When a supermarket opened up shop within a medieval building it became protected by UNESCO on a technicality.

One of the few surviving examples of Victorian-era public toilets now houses a small homestay.

A 115-year-old restored German dining hall awaits those who venture beneath the Minnesota State Capitol.

Bootleggers ran booze beneath this building before (and after) Route 66 appeared beside it.

A 200-year-old tavern challenges guests to finish a glass of wine while hanging from a ceiling beam.

A hidden bar inside an ad agency has a deliberately misleading name, so employees can stay late under pretext of paperwork.

A hidey-hole sandwiched between cellphone, DVD, and jewelry stores features Tibetan delights.

Serving Central Asian breads that range from cracker-crisp to warm and fluffy, this bakery brings Bukhara to Queens.

These small stands sell Malian snacks to worshippers and passersby after Friday prayers in Harlem.