Gastro Obscura

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Ready to explore the world through its incredible food? Gastro Obscura invites you on a global culinary adventure, uncovering astonishing dishes, ingredients, and traditions from every corner of the planet.

A captivating journey into the extraordinary foods and culinary customs that shape our world.

From the creative minds behind the bestselling Atlas Obscura comes a fascinating guide that blends the thrill of travel with a deep dive into the world’s most unusual and delightful foods. Gastro Obscura expands your sense of wonder by exploring what people eat and drink across continents and countries, revealing a world far more remarkable than you might expect.

Born from the founders of AtlasObscura.com, this richly illustrated book gathers nearly 500 unique dishes, ingredients, traditions, and food experiences. It includes gems like English bog butter, the rare "Threads of God" pasta crafted by only three women, Brazil’s top black bean fritter spot, the largest floating restaurant on earth, and even a croissant museum in Poland.

The book goes beyond just flavors to explore food’s role in history, culture, travel, and festivals. Dive into ancient Roman fish sauce factories, witness millions of women coming together to make rice pudding, hike China’s Mount Hua to sip tea at a sacred house, or join the wild Cooper’s Hill cheese rolling event in Britain.

Expect to encounter truly surprising delicacies such as sturgeon spinal cord, blood tofu, stinkbug tacos, and many more, making this a must-have for food lovers and adventurers alike.

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