I NEED A HERO
DRINKS
FOOD GEOGRAPHY
BURGER TIME
FOOD POTPURRI
100

This sandwich chain, founded in 1965, became globally known for its customizable subs and “Eat Fresh” slogan.

What is Subway?

100

This sparkling wine must only come from a specific region northeast of Paris.

What is Champagne?

100

Though often linked to France, this flaky breakfast pastry actually evolved from the Austrian kipferl.

What is a croissant?

100

This cut of beef, taken from the shoulder, is the most common grind used for hamburger meat because of its ideal fat‑to‑lean ratio.

What is Chuck?

100

Maine lobster is famously harvested in this U.S. state.

What is Maine?

200

This East Coast city claims the hoagie as part of its culinary identity, especially tied to Italian‑American neighborhoods.

What is Philadelphia?

200

Coffee originated in this African country’s highlands.

What is Ethiopia?
200

At least six notable national and regional fast-food chains were founded in this Kansas town.

What is Wichita?

200

This burger variation swaps the bun for toasted rye bread and adds caramelized onions and Swiss cheese. It's basically a grilled cheese sandwich with a burger.

What is a patty melt?

200

This Italian city is famous for its Neapolitan pizza.

What is Naples?

300

This long, layered lunch legend goes by many names including hoagie, grinder, hero, and torpedo, depending on where in the U.S. you order it.

What is Submarine sandwich?

300

Coquito, a coconut‑rum holiday drink, comes from this island.

What is Puerto Rico?

300

Ceviche, raw fish cured in citrus, is a signature dish of this coastal South American country.

What is Peru?

300

This Midwestern chain, founded in 1921, is credited with popularizing the small, square hamburger known as the slider.

What is White Castle?

300

Mofongo, mashed plantains with garlic and pork cracklings, comes from this U.S. territory.

What is Puerto Rico?

400

In New York City, this term is most commonly used for a long sandwich, especially in delis and bodegas.

What is a hero?

400

Ting, a grapefruit soda, is beloved in this Caribbean nation.

What is Jamaica?

400

These “Chinese” restaurant staples actually come from Japanese tsujiura senbei, crackers containing fortunes.

What are fortune cookies?

400

This topping, controversial among burger purists, is beloved by many for its tangy taste but others insist it doesn’t belong on a burger at all due to it's moisture.

What is tomato?

400

Originally a method of preserving fish by fermenting it with rice, this cuisine evolved into a global fresh‑fish delicacy.

What is sushi?

500

This hot sub features thinly sliced steak, melted cheese, and sometimes peppers and onions — though purists insist on keeping it simple.

What is a Philly Cheese steak?

500

This gin cocktail with lemon and soda is named after a British naval officer.

What is a Tom Collins?

500

American soldiers in WWI misnamed this fried food after hearing French spoken in Belgium, where it actually originated.

What are French Fries?

500

This burger style smashes the patty on a hot griddle for crispy edges.

What is a Smashburger?

500

Borscht, a beet soup often served with sour cream, is associated with this Eastern European nation.

What is Ukraine?

600

In New England, a “grinder” traditionally refers to this specific type of sandwich temperature preparation.

What is only hot sandwiches?

600

Bourbon is historically produced in this U.S. state.

What is Kentucky?

600

Poutine, made of fries, cheese curds, and gravy, originated in this North American country.

What is Canada?

600

This country's Kuro Burger uses black buns colored with bamboo charcoal.

What is Japan?

600

John Young, a Black restauranteur who moved from Alabama to this U.S. state is said to be the creator of Buffalo Wings.

What is New York?

700

This New Jersey deli classic, made with layers of cold cuts, Swiss cheese, coleslaw, and Russian dressing on rye, shares its name with a messy, saucy, hot ground beef sandwich — but is totally different.

What is a Jersey Sloppy Joe?

700

Rum & Coke (Cuba Libre) originated in this Caribbean nation.

What is Cuba?

700

Thought to be of Indian origin, this dish, often claimed as Britain’s, national food, was reportedly created in Glasgow when a chef added tomato soup and cream to satisfy a customer.

What is chicken tikka masala?

700

This California based fast‑food chain introduced the first drive‑thru burger in 1948.

What is In‑N‑Out Burger?

700

Kimchi and Korean BBQ dominate the food scene in this East Asian capital.

What is Seoul?

800

This Italian cold cut, known for its peppery kick and marbled fat, is a staple in many classic Italian subs. Tony Soprano called it Gabagool.

What is Capicola?

800

This fizzy drink is named after a city in Germany known for its mineral springs.

What is seltzer?

800

China for growing it, England for consuming it — neither country drinks the most tea per capita. Far ahead of either is this country near Greece, which drinks 6.9 pounds of tea per person every year.

What is Turkey?

800

This Texas‑based chain is known for its oversized burgers, orange‑and‑white branding, and fiercely loyal fanbase.

What is WhatABurger?

800

Saffron, the world’s most expensive spice, is heavily produced in this Middle Eastern country.

What is Iran?