How 9 Site-Specific Foods Got Their Names

You could debate which country boasts the best local food and flavor, but one thing is clear: Some of our favorite foods have been stamped with approval by the nations that concocted them. We all benefit as a result, though we take for granted the origins and stories that led to these gastronomic wonders.

Here's a look at how some traveling cuisines, cocktails and snacks got their starts.