FoodDB
106 dishes from every corner of the world. The stories behind what we eat.
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Pizza Margherita
Named after Queen Margherita of Italy, with colors of the Italian flag: red tomatoes, white mozzarel...
Sushi
Originally a preservation method, fermenting fish in rice. The vinegar rice version was invented by ...
Hamburger
Named after Hamburg steak, a patty of minced beef served to German sailors. Multiple Americans claim...
Pad Thai
Promoted by Prime Minister Plaek Phibunsongkhram as part of a Thai nationalism campaign. Standardize...
Tacos al Pastor
Created by Lebanese immigrants who adapted shawarma to Mexican ingredients. The vertical spit with p...
Croissant
The kipferl, a crescent-shaped Austrian pastry, predates the croissant by centuries. August Zang bro...