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T’ej
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T’ej

Ethiopian honey wine is sweet, funky, and perfect with injera.
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Seattle Teriyaki
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Seattle Teriyaki

This once-ubiquitous fusion dish is fading into obscurity.
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Lobster Ice Cream
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Lobster Ice Cream

Buttery lobster meets buttery vanilla in this classic Maine concoction.
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Cheese Zombies
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Cheese Zombies

The Yakima Valley's beloved school lunch takes grilled cheese to the next level.
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Kitfo
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Kitfo

A melt-in-your-mouth mixture of raw beef, butter, and spices.
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Marsh Samphire
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Marsh Samphire

The briny “asparagus of the sea” grows along coasts around the world.
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Antigua Black Pineapple
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Antigua Black Pineapple

It's not actually dark, but it is the world's sweetest.
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Cotton Candy Grapes
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Cotton Candy Grapes

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

This sweet, slender eggplant grows only in a Greek valley.
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Bambangan
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Bambangan

Find this rare, savory mango on the periphery of Borneo markets with other odorous fruit.
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Kamayan
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Kamayan

These epic Filipino feasts feature lavish spreads and forego utensils.
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Canistel
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Canistel

The sweet and creamy “eggfruit” makes a great nog.
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Rillettes
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Rillettes

Spread this fat-poached meat on a crusty French loaf.
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Reindeer Dog
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Reindeer Dog

Made with reindeer meat and topped with Coca-Cola-glazed onions, this snack once drew lines down the block in Anchorage.
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Gyeondyo-Bar
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Gyeondyo-Bar

South Korea's grapefruit-flavored ice cream bar promises to help your hangover.
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Saskatoons
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Saskatoons

Nutty and sweet, these juicy gems were once a valued trade commodity in the northern United States.
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Ají Charapita
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Ají Charapita

The Peruvian pepper tastes like spicy citrus.
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Mangonada
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Mangonada

Slurp this sweet and savory summer treat from a tamarind-and-chili-paste-coated straw.
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Giant Omelette Festival
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Giant Omelette Festival

A brotherhood is behind this 15,000-egg tradition.
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Kapsalon
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Kapsalon

This melting-pot munchie combines fries, shawarma, melted cheese, garlic sauce, and spicy sambal.
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Whitstable Oyster Festival
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Whitstable Oyster Festival

Every July, a seaside town pays homage to its local mollusks with eating contests, a marine-themed parade, and plenty of fresh seafood.
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Kvass
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Kvass

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

This tangy East Coast spread is becoming increasingly hard to find.
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Fujisan Bread
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Fujisan Bread

Worlds collide in this braided bread that tastes like brioche and is meant to look like Mount Fuji.
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