This sweet treat has been cool for more than 1,000 years.

This spicy street food has a reputation for making people cry.

This ultra-thin blue corn delicacy is traditionally eaten at Hopi weddings.

Most sushi fans have never tried this rare rhizome.

A crispy creation that lets you bite into your brew.

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

Invented in Scotland in the late 1800s, this syrupy “instant coffee” is now a beloved baking ingredient.

This Kashmiri feast features 36 dishes and takes more than two hours to eat.

This curry celebrates Japan's maritime history.

At this annual event, the bitter sweet enhances everything from sausages to pies to clothing.

Pair a Brazilian confection with a sweet South African liqueur, and a unique treat is born.

Every July, a seaside town pays homage to its local mollusks with eating contests, a marine-themed parade, and plenty of fresh seafood.

A Cajun tradition that combines costumes, gumbo, and chasing chickens.

These spud showdowns are highly-anticipated events at tuber-focused festivals in the United States.

A greasy crossroads of history and culture.

West Virginia's annual competition features the likes of squirrel gravy over biscuits and snapping turtle stew.

Atop every serving of Dutch “war fries,” a pile of spicy, savory condiments do battle.

This thick, jet-black soup is an amazingly fragrant and nutty Chinese dessert.

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