Foods wordboydan Has Tried

Most sushi fans have never tried this rare rhizome.

Real maraschinos were born more than a century ago in an Italian distillery.

This savory seafood condiment is named after the finest cognacs.

A pharmaceutical company developed this beverage as drinkable IV solution.

Some Bretons claim that their signature treat is the fattiest pastry in the world.

The story of the golf tournament’s signature snack is one of secret recipes and controversial updates.

This century-old New Orleans treat is still sold from a mule-drawn cart.

Grown in the volcanic soil around Mt. Vesuvius, these tomatoes are one of only a couple varieties used in authentic Neapolitan pizza.

Mixing soy sauce, Creole spices, and spaghetti, this hybrid soup is the embodiment of New Orleans' melting pot.

This New Year's luck-bringer has a controversial contemporary taste.

Only two silent monks know all 130 plants that go into this herbal liqueur.

The New Orleans cocktail is part pick-me-up, part pyrotechnics show.

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

The Japanese soda still comes in a marble-stoppered bottle from the 19th century.

Traditional sushi chefs produce optimal condiments with this ancient tool.

The Carnival cake comes with a hidden baby Jesus inside.