World Cuisines
Sushi
The dish is technically named after the rice, not the fish — a fact that surprises most people who eat it regularly.
Barbecue Styles
Four American regions, four completely different definitions of what "barbecue" even means — and each will happily tell you the others are doing it wrong.
Tapas
An entire national dining culture built around never committing to just one dish.
Dim Sum
A meal named after touching your heart, traditionally eaten from a cart rolling right past your table.