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Adjaruli Khachapuri
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Adjaruli Khachapuri

Economists use this cheesy bread as a metric for cost of living between Georgian cities.
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Clam Apizza
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Clam Apizza

New Haven's signature pie combines staples from Rhode Island and Naples.
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Hmong Stuffed Chicken Wings
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Hmong Stuffed Chicken Wings

Next-level egg rolls are wrapped in an entire chicken wing.
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Seattle Dog
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Seattle Dog

The city loves hot sausage slathered with cold cream cheese.
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Smith Island Cake
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Smith Island Cake

This dessert island is known for its refined layer cakes.
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Jiānbǐng
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Jiānbǐng

Every morning, Chinese vendors sling savory, crispy crepes to lines of patient fans.
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St. Paul Sandwich
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St. Paul Sandwich

Don't think too hard about the name.
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Pheasant Salad Sandwich
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Pheasant Salad Sandwich

South Dakota's unique contribution to World War II soldiers.
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Omurice
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Omurice

Japanese cooks riff on American diner food with this rice-and-ketchup omelet.
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Heaven and Earth
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Heaven and Earth

This German comfort food unites earthbound potatoes with apples from above.
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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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Pork Roll
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Pork Roll

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

This sausage saved Jews' lives in Inquisition-era Portugal.
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Lamprey
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Lamprey

A prehistoric sea monster sucks blood, then gets cooked in its own.
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City Chicken
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City Chicken

The Midwestern mock-poultry classic is fading away.
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Timanoix
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Timanoix

Monks and nuns elevate this soft cheese with a wash of walnut liqueur.
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Honeypot Ants
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Honeypot Ants

These insects swell with sweet, golden nectar.
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Geoduck
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Geoduck

This phallic, giant clam is the culinary crown jewel of the Pacific Northwest.
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Faloodeh
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Faloodeh

This crunchy, sweet, and tart noodle sorbet is one of the world's oldest frozen desserts.
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Egg Waffles
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Egg Waffles

These portable pancake sheets have a crispy, hollow side and a sweet, doughy side.
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Longevity Peach
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Longevity Peach

These buns artfully resemble peaches and represent immortality.
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Dondurma
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Dondurma

A rare orchid ingredient makes this ice cream stretchy and chewy.
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3-D Jelly Cakes
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3-D Jelly Cakes

These clear cakes house intricate scenes of fish, flowers, and more.
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Atomic Cake
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Atomic Cake

This Chicago specialty stacks three cakes into one monster dessert.
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