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Francesinha
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Francesinha

A sandwich so decadent, it was once inappropriate for women to order one.
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Finger Lime
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Finger Lime

Slice one open for some citrus caviar.
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Wattleseed
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Wattleseed

This chocolate-flavored superfood falls from the Australian Acacia bush.
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Long Pepper
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Long Pepper

This once-common spice is now almost completely unknown outside India.
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Vernors Ginger Soda
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Vernors Ginger Soda

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

A New Year's Eve tradition of scarfing down 12 grapes for good luck.
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Egg Cream
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Egg Cream

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

Economists use this cheesy bread as a metric for cost of living between Georgian cities.
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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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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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Miracle Berries
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Miracle Berries

When life gives you lemons, this tropical fruit makes 'em taste like lemonade.
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Bone-In Pork Chop Sandwich
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Bone-In Pork Chop Sandwich

Mind your teeth when eating this juicy Chicago specialty.
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Pineapple Bun With BBQ Pork
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Pineapple Bun With BBQ Pork

Two Chinese bakery specialties, combined into one.
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Pork Floss
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Pork Floss

This cotton candy-like garnish is made of dried, candied meat.
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Jiānbǐng
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Jiānbǐng

Every morning, Chinese vendors sling savory, crispy crepes to lines of patient fans.
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Smørrebrød
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Smørrebrød

Denmark's open-faced sandwiches are equal parts decadent and decorative.
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Fairy Bread
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Fairy Bread

A rainbow of flavor that harks back to childhood.
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Karageorge's Schnitzel
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Karageorge's Schnitzel

This decadent schnitzel stuffed with clotted cream is named after the leader of Serbia's fight for independence.
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Ema Datshi
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Ema Datshi

Chilies and cheese combine in Bhutan's incredibly spicy specialty.
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Sannakji
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Sannakji

These severed octopus tentacles wriggle on your plate.
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Peanut Butter & Mayonnaise Sandwich
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Peanut Butter & Mayonnaise Sandwich

Now largely forgotten, the pairing was once as popular as PB&J.
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Gym Shoe Sandwich
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Gym Shoe Sandwich

The South Side favorite is a cross between a meat-lover's sub and a gyro.
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Pączki
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Pączki

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

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