This flat, silver spoon holds an exalted place in the mystery and ritual of absinthe drinking.

When the clock strikes midnight on the third Thursday of November, fans gather to celebrate the release of this fresh, fruity wine.

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

Make like a 19th-century Belgian miner and cool off with this refreshing ale.

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

Historians debate whether this dish actually originated with Italian sex workers.

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

These rare, hand-pulled strands of cheese are making a comeback in southwestern Georgia.

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

This towering treat is a slice of New Orleans immigrant history.

These palm flower clusters resemble tentacles of baby corn.

After being banned for a decade and a half, this Roman classic is back on the table.

Grab life by the Georgian wine horn.

This traditional Georgian feast is characterized by lots of food, lots of wine, and lots of rules. 

These gigantic clay pots are the secret to Georgia's unusual wine.

Soft young cones make a sweet jam believed to have health benefits in Russia and Georgia.

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

These delicious strands of juice-coated nuts look like colorful candlesticks.

Lima chefs love to experiment with this large Amazon river dweller.