This summery parfait has mingled with British royals and literary elites.

A Colonial cocktail brought to you by ale, rum, and a really hot poker.

This lager, once considered the strongest beer in the world, is brewed only on Saint Nicholas's Day.

These extra-cheesy potatoes resemble decadent fondue.

Nutty and sweet, these juicy gems were once a valued trade commodity in the northern United States.

Drinkers downed this serious cocktail while hurling heavy rings at posts in the 18th century.

This Philadelphia cocktail was invented at a fishing club that once declared itself a sovereign state.

"As a vanquisher of men its equal has never been found."

Eggnog gone wild, brought to you by the Canadian Military.

In Central America, custard grows on trees.

This fruit either burns your throat or tastes like a tropical medley.

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

A few Baltimore bakeries still serve this cheesecake named after 19th-century cottage cheese.

They're a Baltimore-specific guilty pleasure.

Costa Rica's iconic ice cream tub contains indescribably addictive cookies.

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

Kool-Aid and pickles make this Southwestern snow cone an unforgettable flavor bomb.

Funerals in the Lone Star State call for this comforting chocolate treat.

A dark soda with a dark history.

A cake as dark as a city hiding from enemy bombers.

This stick-to-your-ribs Scandinavian dumpling is a favorite at Midwestern fundraisers.

Elvis Presley once flew across the country to eat this decadent Denver sandwich.

This salad named after a scandal has been traced back to Kraft and Helen Keller.

Made of candy and Cool Whip, this “salad” is a mainstay at Midwestern potlucks.