Bite-Sized Geography (National Dishes)
This country is famous for Poutine—fries topped with cheese curds and rich brown gravy.
What is Canada?
The home city of Levi Strauss & Co., where denim blue jeans were patented in 1873.
What is San Francisco?
JNB
What is O. R. Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg)?
Crunchy, caramelized almond topping coats this sweet yeast cake, which is filled with a rich vanilla custard or cream—earning it the nickname "Bee Sting Cake."
What is Bienenstich?
The birthplace of its official state dessert—a sponge cake filled with custard and encased in chocolate ganache, created at the Parker House Hotel in 1856.
What is Boston?
A fragrant bowl of Pho is considered the national dish of this Southeast Asian country.
What is Vietnam?
The city where modern streetwear powerhouse A Bathing Ape (BAPE) was founded in 1993.
What is Tokyo?
SFO
What is San Francisco International Airport?
Ridged, shell-shaped layers of flaky, razor-thin pastry hold a sweet filling of sweet ricotta cheese, candied citrus peel, and a hint of cinnamon.
What is Sfogliatella?
The capital famous for its obsession with dulce de leche, sandwiching the rich caramel spread between tender shortbread cookies to make Alfajores.
What is Buenos Aires?
Haggis, a savory pudding containing sheep's pluck mixed with oats, onions, and spices, is the traditional national dish of this nation.
What is Scotland?
The island known for originating handmade leather sandals and resort wear favored by style icon Jackie Kennedy.
What is Capri?
SIN
What is Singapore Changi Airport?
Tangy citrus custard set in a graham cracker crust, balanced by a sweet, airy toasted meringue crown.
What is Key Lime Pie ?
The culinary hub credited with inventing Kannoli (Cannoli) filled with sweet sheep's milk ricotta, candied orange peel, and dark chocolate chips.
What is Palermo?
Nasi Goreng, a flavorful fried rice dish topped with a fried egg, originates from this island country.
What is Indonesia?
The city where luxury fashion house MCM and heritage brand ESCADA were established.
What is Munich?
ORD
What is O'Hare International Airport (Chicago)?
Dense, rich chocolate sponge cake layered with tart apricot jam and encased in a sleek, dark chocolate glaze, traditionally served with unsweetened whipped cream.
What is a Sachertorte (or Sacher Cake)?
The city where the legendary Trifle and traditional afternoon tea spread featuring warm scones, clotted cream, and strawberry jam were standardized.
What is London?
Ceviche, a fresh dish of raw fish cured in citrus juices and seasoned with chili peppers and red onions, is the national dish of this South American nation.
What is Peru?
The city that serves as the global headquarters for G-Star RAW and the European home base for Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein.
What is Amsterdam?
ZRH
What is Zurich Airport?
Crisp on the outside with a marshmallowy center, this light meringue base is topped with whipped cream and fresh tart berries.
What is a Pavlova?
The coastal culinary destination famous for creating the original Basque Burnt Cheesecake—baked at high heat at La Viña bar to produce a deeply caramelized top and gooey center.
What is San Sebastián?