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Lobster Beer
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Lobster Beer

Saison dell'Aragosta is made with tasty Maine lobster.
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Detroit-Style Coney Dog Pizza
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Detroit-Style Coney Dog Pizza

A greasy crossroads of history and culture.
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Deep-Fried Jelly Beans
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Deep-Fried Jelly Beans

At the Big E, fairgoers can try guessing their candy's flavors through funnel cake fluff.
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Cake Pull
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Cake Pull

At some New Orleans weddings, bridesmaids predict their futures with these hidden charms.
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Strawberry Tree Fruit
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Strawberry Tree Fruit

The lychee-looking fruit appears in everything from jam and liqueur to the Aeneid and Madrid's flag.
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Peppermint Pig
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Peppermint Pig

Smashing this pink candy pig with a tiny hammer is a Christmas tradition in Saratoga Springs.
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Ketchup Chips
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Ketchup Chips

This Canadian favorite is relatively unknown elsewhere.
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Ohio Pawpaw Festival
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Ohio Pawpaw Festival

This celebration of the largest edible fruit native to the United States features plenty of “pawpawpular” foods.
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Pennsylvania Pretzel Art
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Pennsylvania Pretzel Art

In Langhorne, Pennsylvania, two brothers decided to take their doughy creations to the next level.
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Butter Cows
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Butter Cows

These dairy-based sculptures have been state fair traditions for more than a century.
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Mojie Apples
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Mojie Apples

Orchardists use sticky stencils and the power of the sun to turn apples into art.
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Panther Milk
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Panther Milk

Developed by Spain's elite military unit in the 1920s, this cocktail is a favorite among Barcelona's college students.
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Palm Wine
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Palm Wine

It takes only two hours for palm sap to become palm wine.
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African Horned Cucumber
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African Horned Cucumber

The spiky, fruit cup-flavored orb made an appearance on “Star Trek.”
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Mbege
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Mbege

On the slopes of Kilimanjaro, brewers make beer from bananas and finger millet.
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T’ej
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T’ej

Ethiopian honey wine is sweet, funky, and perfect with injera.
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T’anta Wawa
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T’anta Wawa

On All Souls' Day, South Americans celebrate life and death with "baby bread."
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Aligot
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Aligot

These extra-cheesy potatoes resemble decadent fondue.
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Injera with Spaghetti
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Injera with Spaghetti

The fusion dish dates back to Italy's occupation of Ethiopia in the 1930s.
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Tacacá
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Tacacá

This Brazilian soup might make your mouth numb.
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Crumble-In
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Crumble-In

This soggy Southern snack combines cornbread and buttermilk in a single glass.
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Bitters Burger
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Bitters Burger

Who needs a burger and a beer when you can combine beef and alcohol in a single patty?
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Chicken Rice Gelato
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Chicken Rice Gelato

The savory, spiced flavor celebrates one of Singapore’s favorite dishes.
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Peanut Butter Dumplings
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Peanut Butter Dumplings

A unique take on Szechuan dumplings is now a Montreal specialty.
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