Worldwide Food & Drink specialties (where you live or where you've been)

[kingcrazylegs]

I've been lucky enough to live in a number of places that had great food and/or drink.

Grew up in Louisiana - food paradise! Crawfish, jambalaya, etoufee, gumbo, fried okra, fried pickles, hush puppies....and on and on. Dixie Beer is pretty good too.

Malta had lots of good food too: Pastizzi was my favorite - means cheesecake, but its not what you would imagine. It is a flaky bread like pastry with Ricotta cheese inside (yum) or with mashed peas (better than it sounds. Also, lots of good Italian type food and lots of good cheese (oooh Gbejna sheep’s milk cheese) wine and beer (Cisk).

Belize had a great blend of Creole and Mexican style foods; food that made you want to lay on the beach and rub your belly. Lots of fresh juices (mango, papaya, pineapple, coconut, etc). I must admit though, I ate more beans than I'd like to remember. Rum (all kinds) is cheap as hell and smooooth!

Chicago is the greezy spoon city. Everything you eat is really good, but not really good for you. Best pizza, burgers, gyros, etc.

Seattle I'll have to report on in a month or so.... How 'bout you good folks?