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The King's Ginger
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The King's Ginger

The liqueur was created “to stimulate and revivify His Majesty” while he was driving.
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Feni
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Feni

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

We can thank coconuts for this lesser-known tropical moonshine.
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Café Brûlot
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Café Brûlot

The New Orleans cocktail is part pick-me-up, part pyrotechnics show.
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Limburger Sandwich
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Limburger Sandwich

The stinky, simple classic is still served at select Wisconsin taverns.
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Cheese Zombies
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Cheese Zombies

The Yakima Valley's beloved school lunch takes grilled cheese to the next level.
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Nanaimo Bar
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Nanaimo Bar

From postwar dessert to sweet slice of Canadian identity.
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Lobster Ice Cream
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Lobster Ice Cream

Buttery lobster meets buttery vanilla in this classic Maine concoction.
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Kartoshka
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Kartoshka

Soviet cafeterias whipped up this chocolate “potato” to use leftovers.
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T'tu Lavash
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T'tu Lavash

Armenians were making these sweet sheets of dried fruit centuries before the Fruit Roll-Up.
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Dutch Baby
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Dutch Baby

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

The city loves hot sausage slathered with cold cream cheese.
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Carolina Gold
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Carolina Gold

This varietal of rice is so good that it's compared to ice cream.
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Tavuk Göğsü
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Tavuk Göğsü

We have the Ottoman sultans to thank for this creamy Turkish dessert made of chicken breast.
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Ranfañote
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Ranfañote

This vintage dessert of bread, cheese, and syrup nearly disappeared from Peru.
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Seattle Teriyaki
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Seattle Teriyaki

This once-ubiquitous fusion dish is fading into obscurity.
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Sugar Cream Pie
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Sugar Cream Pie

Indiana's unofficial state pie was once a desperate measure.
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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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Boston Cooler
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Boston Cooler

Detroit's signature soda shake blends Vernors ginger ale with vanilla ice cream.
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Gruit Ale
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Gruit Ale

Brewers are replacing hops with sweet, aromatic herbs to resurrect this extinct beer.
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Black Garlic
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Black Garlic

These inky cloves have aged like a fine wine.
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Commandaria
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Commandaria

To taste the oldest wine still in production, head to Cyprus.
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Pickle Soft Serve
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Pickle Soft Serve

The briny, refreshing ice cream acts as a cooling chaser to spicy meals.
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Chimay Beer Cheese
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Chimay Beer Cheese

Beer-brewing monks make aromatic, ale-flavored cheese in the Belgian countryside.
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