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Fröccs
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Fröccs

A seasonal Hungarian spritzer has a language all its own.
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Pont
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Pont

A town in East France still makes a beloved green-anise liquor born after the ban of absinthe.
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Maultaschen
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Maultaschen

Legend has it that a monk hid meat in these dumplings to fool God.
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Tiquira
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Tiquira

This violet-hued liquor is Brazil's oldest spirit.
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Flódni
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Flódni

This multi-layered treat has become a potent symbol of Hungarian-Jewish identity.
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Steamed Cheeseburger
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Steamed Cheeseburger

For a juicier burger, steam it like a vegetable.
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Lobster Mushroom
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Lobster Mushroom

This mushroom isn't a mushroom at all.
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Birch Beer
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Birch Beer

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

This staple sandwich of Brooklyn delis has become a symbol of gentrification.
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Sourdough Starter
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Sourdough Starter

A century-old organism creates some of the world's best bread.
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Pickleback
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Pickleback

A bar sharing a basement with a pickle place led to an unusual drink.
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Shit on a Shingle
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Shit on a Shingle

This is what happens when soldiers pick a new name for meat on bread.
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Ramos Gin Fizz
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Ramos Gin Fizz

Turning this cocktail into a fluffy cloud is easy—just hire someone to shake it for 12 minutes straight. 
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Slugburger
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Slugburger

No slugs were harmed in the making of this five-cent sandwich.
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Montreal Steak Spice
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Montreal Steak Spice

Pastrami fans will find the taste of this Canadian spice blend very familiar.
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Senate Bean Soup
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Senate Bean Soup

A bland but storied soup is always on the menu in the U.S. Senate.
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Fry Sauce
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Fry Sauce

It's so much more than just mayonnaise and ketchup.
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Yule Log Cake
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Yule Log Cake

These holiday cakes link Christmas to the Norse god of lightning.
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Berger Cookies
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Berger Cookies

They're a Baltimore-specific guilty pleasure.
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Salt Cellars
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Salt Cellars

These embellished containers didn’t just sit pretty on the table; they determined social standing.
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Maine Wild Blueberries
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Maine Wild Blueberries

The sweet, tiny wild berries are only available for two months each year.
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Needhams
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Needhams

A candy made with chocolate, coconut and ... mashed potatoes?
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Nathan’s Famous French Fry Fork
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Nathan’s Famous French Fry Fork

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

This classic San Franciscan ice cream sandwich is it, isn't it?
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