Mike's Pastry Cannolis (Boston, MA)

What is it? Cannoli

Where to find it? Mike's Pastry - 300 Hanover St, Boston, MA

Thoughts... Mike's makes some killer cannolis and not some small cannoli but sizable ones that are about 4" x 1.75". I'm a traditionalist and prefer the ricotta filling, but Mike's also offers chocolate cream and vanilla cream fillings with toppings like sprinkles or crushed pistachios. The line at Mike's is often out the door even with an army of staffers behind the counters filling orders.

Ribs (New Hampshire Rock'N Ribfest)

What is it? Ribs galore

Where to find it? New Hampshire's Rock'N Ribfest at the Anheuser Busch Brewery in Merrimack, NH.

Thoughts... This year's ribfest was June 11 - 13. There were 10 rib vendors and a bunch of other teams competing (not selling) in the event's bbq competition. There's lots of food so it's best to go with a plan. Four of us ended up getting free beers doing the brewery tour and then at the ribfest, each split up and got a 1/2 rack of ribs from different vendors to compare. Who knew ribs could be so different.

Giambotta Sub (Acton, MA)

What is it? Giambotta Sub

Where to find it? TC Lando's in Acton, MA

Thoughts... A sub for meat lovers that includes ground beef, italian sausage, pepperoni, salami, onions, peppers, and mushrooms topped with melted provolone cheese and tomato sauce, this sub has your meat intake for the week. Sub sizes come in large, small, and mini (which is not explicitly listed). A small is about the size of a subway footlong with twice the amount of filling.

Primanti's Cheesesteak (Pittsburgh, PA)

What is it? Primanti's Cheesesteak Sandwich - cheesesteak plus fries and coleslaw in one sandwich

Where to find it? Pittsburgh, PA

Thoughts... One of the best sandwiches ever invented. Everything you want in a meal all between two slices of bread. The cheesesteak is nothing like the one in that other city in Pennsylvania. Its meat is closer to a burger patty than shaved meat. Did I mention there's fries and coleslaw on the sandwich?

Soproni Szoke Ciklon (Budapest, Hungary)

What is it? Soproni Szoke Ciklon - beer

Where to find it? Budapest, Hungary

Thoughts... It tasted like what you would get if you mixed Sprite with Bud Light. A light beer with citrus tones.

Almdudler Limonade (Budapest, Hungary)

What is it? Almdudler Limonade - carbonated lemonade

Where to find it? Found at a convenience store in Budapest, Hungary, originally from Austria.

Thoughts... A refreshing drink that tasted like Minute Maid lemonade only carbonated. Apparently, the original Almdudler drink is similar to ginger ale.

Torok Szendvics (Budapest, Hungary)

What is it? Torok Szendvics (translation: Turkish Sandwich)

Where to find it? Torok Etterem at Teréz körút, 1066 VI. kerület, Budapest, Hungary

Thoughts... Tastes like a gyro...the pita was flatter than I'm used to and for a quick nighttime snack, this hit the spot.

We walked passed a few Turkish restaurants in Budapest all offering cheap eats that were delicious. There were a lot of ethnic restaurants with cafeteria-style service where you grab a tray, pick what you want, and pay the cashier in the end.