These Polish pre-Lent doughnuts have taken on a life (and an eating contest) of their own in the United States.

Grown in the volcanic soil around Mt. Vesuvius, these tomatoes are one of only a couple varieties used in authentic Neapolitan pizza.

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

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

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

A World War I sugar shortage led an inventor to make a very cherry soda that looks like wine.

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

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

This bright green cocktail doubles as dessert.

A fizzy, chocolate drink that harkens back to the days of Brooklyn soda fountains.

This triple-distilled cashew fruit liquor is a source of Goan pride.

This spiced, warming drink may have helped broker peace between warring tribes.

A Prohibition-era flavor from a soda company beloved by Detroiters and Juggalos.

This traditional Southern pairing captures sweet and salty in a single bottle.

The unique style born out of the California Gold Rush blends the crispness of a lager with the flavor of an ale.

The Detroit favorite is one of the oldest sodas in the United States.

One fantasy food's journey from sci-fi vegan steak to silver screen cannibalism to actual meal replacement.

Pressed from frozen grapes, this prized wine was a sweet accident.

Beekeepers in the United States' southeastern swamplands are fighting to preserve this smooth, sweet delicacy.

Wrap a slice of pizza around a cheesesteak to create this decadent mashup.

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

The guinea pig is both food and pet in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.

Spiced meat sauce meets spaghetti, shredded cheese, and beans in a Midwest cult favorite.

Fluffy, crispy, and large enough to share, it's no ordinary pancake.