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A statue of famed numismatist Chet Krause in his hometown of Iola, Wisconsin.
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Introducing one of the only train station lobsters that won't leave you filled with regret
Grand Brasserie
A simple box of soba noodles with aburaage (fried tofu), the foxes’ favorite food.
Inari Soba Mansei
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Cevapčići at Sarajevo ‘84
Sarajevo ‘84
In this salad, rice gets topped with pinches of toasted coconut, dried fish, finely-sliced herbs and vegetables, bean sprouts, a tiny knot of noodles, crushed black pepper and dried chili. 
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Introducing one of the only train station lobsters that won't leave you filled with regret
New York, New York
Grand Brasserie

New York's transit system peddles terrible food in limited windows—this restaurant is a rare exception.

A simple box of soba noodles with aburaage (fried tofu), the foxes’ favorite food.
Tokyo, Japan
Inari Soba Mansei

This 400-year-old noodle joint was once frequented by a fox-turned-monk, according to local folklore.

Cevapčići at Sarajevo ‘84
Piran, Slovenia
Sarajevo ‘84

This delicious Bosnian barbecue restaurant celebrates the diverse cuisine of Slovenia.

In this salad, rice gets topped with pinches of toasted coconut, dried fish, finely-sliced herbs and vegetables, bean sprouts, a tiny knot of noodles, crushed black pepper and dried chili. 
Yala, Thailand
Thai-Islam Phochana

Start your day with sticky rice sweets and aromatic curries at this classic Thai-Muslim breakfast spot.

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

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

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

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The sophisticated club sandwich combines ham, pineapple, bacon, peanut butter, and avocado.
This Book Contains a Century of Historical Sandwiches

In 'Sandwiches of History,' Barry Enderwick dives into good, bad, and bizarre combinations.

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Like some political issues, Watergate salad can be polarizing.
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Election season means fundraiser foods, satirical sweets, and campaign trail cuisine.

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I'll be using jamun juice in my menu for its bright purple color.
'Diwalloween' Means Lights, Sweets, and Spooky Treats

How do you celebrate two feasts in one?

By Andrew Coletti
George Washington's bar tab would be worth a staggering $15,600 today.
Drink Like a Founding Father

Make one of President George Washington's favorite cocktails.

By Diana Hubbell
Food with a face is disconcerting. With fangs? Even more so.
Gloriously Gruesome Confections for Halloween–and the Rest of the Year

A new cookbook offers recipes that are both wholesome and horrifying.

By Anne Ewbank
In the original Dracula novel, the count is able to bite Lucy only after her necklace of garlic flowers is removed.
Banishing Evil With Edible Plants

All-natural monster repellent for spooky season might lurk in your kitchen.

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The medallions are heavier than they look.
Behind the Scenes at the James Beard Media Awards

Gastro Obscura just picked up its first win.

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