Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer's Guide by Cecily Wong, Dylan Thuras, & Atlas Obscura; 2021. Hardcover. (F&C)

Wonder is around every corner, and on every plate. The curious minds behind Atlas Obscura now turn to the hidden curiosities of food, which becomes a gateway to fascinating stories about human history, science, art, and tradition—like the first book, all organized by country, lavishly illustrated, and full of surprises.

Created by the ever-curious minds behind Atlas Obscura, Gastro Obscura serves up a feast of wonder. Ready for a beer made from fog in Chile? Sardinia's "threads of God" pasta? But far more than a menu of curious delicacies and unexpected dishes, this epic book reveals food's central place in our lives, touching on history- trace the network of Roman fish sauce factories. Culture - picture four million women gathering to make rice pudding. Travel - scale China's sacred Mount Hua to reach a teahouse. And so much more.

438 pages. color photos