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Clam Apizza
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Clam Apizza

New Haven's signature pie combines staples from Rhode Island and Naples.
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Steamed Cheeseburger
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Steamed Cheeseburger

For a juicier burger, steam it like a vegetable.
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Clambake
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Clambake

An ancient cooking method still produces delicious, beachside feasts.
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Birch Beer
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Birch Beer

This cousin of root beer has a long history and a surprisingly minty taste.
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Nutcracker
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Nutcracker

This cocktail is a New York City summertime staple, albeit an illegal one.
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Brooklyn Blackout Cake
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Brooklyn Blackout Cake

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

The Carnival cake comes with a hidden baby Jesus inside.
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Blue Moon Ice Cream
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Blue Moon Ice Cream

This cosmic-colored flavor is a Midwestern mystery.
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Acorn Jelly
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Acorn Jelly

The nut goes from oak tree to savory, sesame-topped side in a matter of days.
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Nathan’s Famous French Fry Fork
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Nathan’s Famous French Fry Fork

The hot dog chain’s charming “bi-dent” picks up potatoes with ease.
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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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Makgeolli
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Makgeolli

South Korea's oldest alcoholic beverage is making a comeback.
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Balut
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Balut

In the Philippines, fertilized duck eggs are savory snacks.
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