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.

Gulas (Bratislava, Slovak)

What is it? Gulas - goulash. Beef soup seasoned with paprika.

Where to find it? Hlavné Námestie (Main Square) Christmas market in Bratislava, Slovak

Thoughts... Flavorful broth with chunks of meat. This version of gulas wasn't as hearty as I thought it would be.

Loksa (Bratislava, Slovak)

What is it? Loksa - potato pancake stuffed with savory or sweet fillings.

Where to find it? Hlavné Námestie (Main Square) Christmas market in Bratislava, Slovak.

Thoughts... Similar to a crepe. When offered a sweet or salty loksa, I made the mistake of ordering a salty loksa which turned out to be filled with pate (goose liver) and I'm not a fan of pate. Apparently another savory filling option is goose fat.