Lamprey has actually been considered a delicacy for thousands of years, beginning with the ancient Romans whose emperors seeked out this jawless fish to make dinners for special celebrations.

Love for this scary-looking creature continued into the Middle Ages. In fact, King Henry I of England was reported to have been so fond of the taste of lampreys that he over-indulged while eating them and died as a result of his excess in 1135!

Even in current times, lamprey continues to be a beloved and expensive delicacy. Southwestern Europe, including the countries of France, Spain, and Portugal, remain places where lampreys are still caught by fishermen in the peak season from February to April, and sold as a delicacy.

The most common preparation for the lamprey is the Bordelaise style, which includes taking the animal’s blood and combining it with red wine, garlic, and other spices to make a rich sauce. This is then served with rice.

While it might seem like a stomach-churning specialty, lamprey is a meaty and delicious fish whose special sauce turns it into one of the most unforgettable meals that you will ever experience. Would you try it?

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St. Louis is the home of one of the strangest regional favorites in the United States, fried ravioli. And yes, fried ravioli is exactly what you think it is—the Italian pasta favorite which has then been deep fried.

Charlie Gitto’s and Mary’s on the Hill, two classic Gateway City Italian joints located in The Hill, the city’s classic Italian neighborhood, claim to be the restaurant that came up with this strange creation in the 1940s.

What’s for sure is that this dish is uniquely American. Adapting ravioli to the American palate, which loves fried things, makes this dish a creation that would probably only become popular in the United States.

Commonly served topped with Parmesan cheese and Marinara sauce for dipping, fried ravioli remains a favorite to this day in St. Louis.

So, if you find yourself passing through St. Louis in the future, be sure to order up a plate of fried ravioli and try this weird favorite yourself!

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Real Pittsburghers know, however, that the real king of Pittsburgh gastronomy is Primanti Brothers, which makes one of the most unique sandwiches that you’ll find anywhere.

Primanti’s is a Pittsburgh institution that was born in 1933 during the peak of the Great Depression. Workers were looking for a cheap and filling meal, and Joe Primanti and his brothers began selling this packed sandwich in order to fulfill that desire.

These sandwiches can have different meats and cheeses, but what makes them unique is the addition of two unique ingredients: french fries and coleslaw.

Outside of the fries and slaw, all Primanti’s sandwiches also contain thick Italian bread as well as tomato slices. From there, guests have a wide variety of sandwich options to choose from, incorporating a wide variety of grilled meats and cheeses.

The result is a truly massive sandwich that is unmatched anywhere else on Earth in terms of its legend and uniqueness. Would you give one a try?

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Featuring the best sushi on Earth and some of the most unique and exquisitely-prepared seafood dishes that you can find anywhere, Japan is a seafood foodie paradise. But would you be brave enough to try two of its truly unique dishes?

The Land of the Rising Sun has two well-known dishes that are eaten alive. Check them out, and let us know if you’d be able to stomach them!

Ikizukukri

Ikizukuri, which means “eaten alive” in Japanese, is a preparation of sashimi which involves eating the fish while it is still alive. Chefs are only allowed to make minimal cuts to produce this dish in order to ensure that the animal is still alive while being eaten. The head is left attached so that diners can see the gills move. It certainly isn’t for the weak of heart.

Odori Ebi

Odori Ebi is a shrimp dish that is served to diners while the crustacean is still alive. It’s typically dipped in sake before being eaten so as to incapacitate and intoxicate it. Diners are advised to eat this dish quickly so that the animals do not suffer unnecessarily. Would you try this crazy Japanese delicacy?

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While we might typically associate Haribo with gummy bears, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t some truly weird flavors floating around out there. Here are some of the strangest Haribo flavors available worldwide.

Sour S’Ghetti

Sour candy isn’t often made to look like neon-colored spaghetti, but Haribo has done it. With strawberry, blue raspberry, and apple flavors in the package, we wouldn’t recommend putting tomato sauce on these.

Teeth

Candy isn’t supposed to give you nightmares, but Haribo Teeth, which are available in the Spanish and Turkish markets, might come close to doing so. These gummy teeth might taste good, but they’re downright freaky.

Smurfs

Available in both gummy and sour versions, Haribo gives people around the world to bite off Papa Smurf’s head with these strange candies.

Saure Pommes

These weird treats are similar to the first entry on the list, but with the shape and thickness of classic french fries. We’re not sure why they had to choose this name, but we guess creativity is the name of the game for this eclectic company.

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Lamprey has actually been considered a delicacy for thousands of years, beginning with the ancient Romans whose emperors seeked out this jawless fish to make dinners for special celebrations.

Love for this scary-looking creature continued into the Middle Ages. In fact, King Henry I of England was reported to have been so fond of the taste of lampreys that he over-indulged while eating them and died as a result of his excess in 1135!

Even in current times, lamprey continues to be a beloved and expensive delicacy. Southwestern Europe, including the countries of France, Spain, and Portugal, remain places where lampreys are still caught by fishermen in the peak season from February to April, and sold as a delicacy.

The most common preparation for the lamprey is the Bordelaise style, which includes taking the animal’s blood and combining it with red wine, garlic, and other spices to make a rich sauce. This is then served with rice.

While it might seem like a stomach-churning specialty, lamprey is a meaty and delicious fish whose special sauce turns it into one of the most unforgettable meals that you will ever experience. Would you try it?

The post Lamprey: An Unexpected Freshwater Delicacy appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

St. Louis is the home of one of the strangest regional favorites in the United States, fried ravioli. And yes, fried ravioli is exactly what you think it is—the Italian pasta favorite which has then been deep fried.

Charlie Gitto’s and Mary’s on the Hill, two classic Gateway City Italian joints located in The Hill, the city’s classic Italian neighborhood, claim to be the restaurant that came up with this strange creation in the 1940s.

What’s for sure is that this dish is uniquely American. Adapting ravioli to the American palate, which loves fried things, makes this dish a creation that would probably only become popular in the United States.

Commonly served topped with Parmesan cheese and Marinara sauce for dipping, fried ravioli remains a favorite to this day in St. Louis.

So, if you find yourself passing through St. Louis in the future, be sure to order up a plate of fried ravioli and try this weird favorite yourself!

The post Fried Ravioli is a Strange St. Louis Favorite appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Real Pittsburghers know, however, that the real king of Pittsburgh gastronomy is Primanti Brothers, which makes one of the most unique sandwiches that you’ll find anywhere.

Primanti’s is a Pittsburgh institution that was born in 1933 during the peak of the Great Depression. Workers were looking for a cheap and filling meal, and Joe Primanti and his brothers began selling this packed sandwich in order to fulfill that desire.

These sandwiches can have different meats and cheeses, but what makes them unique is the addition of two unique ingredients: french fries and coleslaw.

Outside of the fries and slaw, all Primanti’s sandwiches also contain thick Italian bread as well as tomato slices. From there, guests have a wide variety of sandwich options to choose from, incorporating a wide variety of grilled meats and cheeses.

The result is a truly massive sandwich that is unmatched anywhere else on Earth in terms of its legend and uniqueness. Would you give one a try?

The post Pittsburgh’s Most Iconic Dish? It’s This One-of-a-Kind Sandwich appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Featuring the best sushi on Earth and some of the most unique and exquisitely-prepared seafood dishes that you can find anywhere, Japan is a seafood foodie paradise. But would you be brave enough to try two of its truly unique dishes?

The Land of the Rising Sun has two well-known dishes that are eaten alive. Check them out, and let us know if you’d be able to stomach them!

Ikizukukri

Ikizukuri, which means “eaten alive” in Japanese, is a preparation of sashimi which involves eating the fish while it is still alive. Chefs are only allowed to make minimal cuts to produce this dish in order to ensure that the animal is still alive while being eaten. The head is left attached so that diners can see the gills move. It certainly isn’t for the weak of heart.

Odori Ebi

Odori Ebi is a shrimp dish that is served to diners while the crustacean is still alive. It’s typically dipped in sake before being eaten so as to incapacitate and intoxicate it. Diners are advised to eat this dish quickly so that the animals do not suffer unnecessarily. Would you try this crazy Japanese delicacy?

The post In Japan? You Must Try These Live Seafood Dishes appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

While we might typically associate Haribo with gummy bears, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t some truly weird flavors floating around out there. Here are some of the strangest Haribo flavors available worldwide.

Sour S’Ghetti

Sour candy isn’t often made to look like neon-colored spaghetti, but Haribo has done it. With strawberry, blue raspberry, and apple flavors in the package, we wouldn’t recommend putting tomato sauce on these.

Teeth

Candy isn’t supposed to give you nightmares, but Haribo Teeth, which are available in the Spanish and Turkish markets, might come close to doing so. These gummy teeth might taste good, but they’re downright freaky.

Smurfs

Available in both gummy and sour versions, Haribo gives people around the world to bite off Papa Smurf’s head with these strange candies.

Saure Pommes

These weird treats are similar to the first entry on the list, but with the shape and thickness of classic french fries. We’re not sure why they had to choose this name, but we guess creativity is the name of the game for this eclectic company.

The post You’ll Laugh at Haribo’s Strangest Flavors appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.