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HeritageThe National Museum of the Philippines Iloilo capped off its 2026 ‘Magbasá Kita: A Reading Program for Young Learners’ with an immersive storytelling session at the museum’s Book Nook on September 23, 2026. The activity introduced the localStreet foodNew Northern Kentucky café brings Thai street food and specialty shoppingHeritage21st Sunchang Jangryu Festival to Welcome the World With K-Food and Cultural ExperiencesHeritage21st Sunchang Jangryu Festival to Welcome the World With K-Food and Cultural ExperiencesStreet foodMan dead, 3 in custody after shooting outside Piada Italian Street Food in Mayfield HeightsStreet foodBrick-and-Mortar Restaurants Need to Stop Blaming Street VendorsStreet food1 dead, 3 detained in Mayfield Heights shootingFarm and marketYour guide to Harvest Fair 2026 at Wisconsin State Fair ParkFarm and marketOct. 3 Harvest of Harmony Parade available to view in livestream broadcast during paradeFarm and marketSouthington Apple Harvest Festival kicks off tonightHeritageThe National Museum of the Philippines Iloilo capped off its 2026 ‘Magbasá Kita: A Reading Program for Young Learners’ with an immersive storytelling session at the museum’s Book Nook on September 23, 2026. The activity introduced the localStreet foodNew Northern Kentucky café brings Thai street food and specialty shoppingHeritage21st Sunchang Jangryu Festival to Welcome the World With K-Food and Cultural ExperiencesHeritage21st Sunchang Jangryu Festival to Welcome the World With K-Food and Cultural ExperiencesStreet foodMan dead, 3 in custody after shooting outside Piada Italian Street Food in Mayfield HeightsStreet foodBrick-and-Mortar Restaurants Need to Stop Blaming Street VendorsStreet food1 dead, 3 detained in Mayfield Heights shootingFarm and marketYour guide to Harvest Fair 2026 at Wisconsin State Fair ParkFarm and marketOct. 3 Harvest of Harmony Parade available to view in livestream broadcast during paradeFarm and marketSouthington Apple Harvest Festival kicks off tonight
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Everyday food

What people cook and eat on an ordinary day.

MealBreakfastLunchTea timeDinnerSupperSnacks
KindMain dishStreet foodSoupStew or curryRice dishNoodle or pasta dishDumplingBreadGrill or roastSandwich or wrapPie or savoury pastrySalad or sideCheese or dairy foodSausage or cured foodSauce, pickle or fermentSweet or dessertDrink
DietVegetarianVeganFish and seafoodMeat
HamburgerMeat 🇺🇸 United States and 1 moreA hot ground meat patty in a sliced bun, often with salad and sauces Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Hot dogMeat 🇺🇸 United States and 2 moreA sausage in a sliced bun, topped with condiments and eaten hot Street food, Lunch, Dinner ShawarmaMeatشاورما 🇸🇾 Syria and 5 moreMeat roasted on a vertical spit and sliced into flatbread with sauces and vegetables Street food, Lunch, Dinner CheeseburgerMeat 🇺🇸 United StatesA hamburger topped with melted cheese, often with lettuce, tomato and condiments Main dish, Lunch, Dinner GyrosMeatγύρος 🇬🇷 Greece and 3 moreGreek pita wrap with rotisserie meat, tomato, onion, fries and tzatziki Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner Bánh mì 🇻🇳 Vietnam and 5 moreA Vietnamese baguette sandwich with savory fillings and pickled vegetables Sandwich or wrap, Breakfast, Snacks Croque monsieurMeatcroque-monsieur 🇫🇷 FranceHot French sandwich of ham and cheese, baked or fried until crisp Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Snacks Roast beefMeat 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 1 moreBeef roasted whole and sliced, served hot or cold as a main dish or sandwich filling Main dish, Lunch, Dinner ZapiekankaVegetarian 🇵🇱 PolandA toasted open-face baguette sandwich with mushrooms, cheese, and ketchup Street food, Snacks, Lunch Smørrebrød 🇳🇴 Norway and 1 moreOpen-faced sandwich on rye bread with assorted toppings, from Denmark Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Club sandwichMeat 🇺🇸 United States and 2 moreA three-layer toasted sandwich with poultry, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Snacks Vada pavVegetarian 🇮🇳 IndiaDeep-fried spiced potato fritter in a bread bun, served with chutney and chilli Street food, Snacks BLTMeat 🇺🇸 United States and 1 moreA sandwich filled with bacon, lettuce, and tomato, often with mayonnaise Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Snacks Pa amb tomàquetVegan 🇪🇸 Spain and 1 moreBread rubbed with tomato, olive oil and salt, central to Catalan food culture Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch FrancesinhaMeat 🇵🇹 PortugalA layered sandwich from Porto with meats, cheese and a hot beer-tomato sauce Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner Bunny chow 🇿🇦 South Africa and 1 moreA hollowed loaf of bread filled with curry, from Durban’s Indian community Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Peanut butter and jelly sandwichVegetarian 🇺🇸 United StatesA sandwich of peanut butter and fruit preserves on sliced bread Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Snacks Cheesesteak 🇺🇸 United States and 1 moreThinly sliced beef and melted cheese in a long hoagie roll Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner ChivitoMeat 🇺🇾 Uruguay and 1 moreUruguay’s signature sandwich with beef, cheese, ham and more in a bun Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner Po' boy 🇺🇸 United StatesA Louisiana sandwich on crusty French bread with meat or fried seafood fillings Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner Roujiamo肉夹馍 🇨🇳 ChinaFlatbread filled with stewed meat, a street food from Shaanxi, China Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Reuben sandwichMeat 🇺🇸 United StatesGrilled sandwich of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and dressing on rye bread Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner FischbrötchenFish or seafood 🇩🇪 GermanyA sandwich of fish and toppings in a bread roll, popular in northern Germany Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Snacks Squid sandwichFish or seafoodbocadillo de calamares 🇪🇸 SpainFried squid rings in a crusty bread roll, a bar favorite in Madrid and beyond Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Snacks BauruMeat 🇧🇷 BrazilA Brazilian sandwich with melted cheese, roast beef, tomato and pickled cucumber Sandwich or wrap, Snacks, Lunch Pan bagnat 🇫🇷 FranceA round sandwich from Nice filled with salad, tuna or anchovies, and olive oil Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Snacks CarrozzaVegetarian 🇮🇹 ItalyMozzarella cheese sandwich coated in egg and fried until crisp Sandwich or wrap, Snacks gua baoMeat割包 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreSteamed folded bun filled with braised pork belly and condiments Street food, Snacks, Lunch Cucumber sandwichVegetarian 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 1 moreThin cucumber slices between buttered bread, a classic for British afternoon tea Sandwich or wrap, Tea time, Snacks ChoripánMeat 🇦🇷 Argentina and 5 moreGrilled chorizo sausage in crusty bread, often topped with sauce Sandwich or wrap, Snacks, Lunch completoMeat 🇨🇱 Chile and 1 moreA Chilean hot dog loaded with tomato, avocado, mayonnaise and other toppings Street food, Lunch, Dinner balık ekmekFish or seafood 🇹🇷 TurkeyA Turkish street sandwich of fried or grilled fish in bread with vegetables Street food, Lunch, Dinner Lobster rollFish or seafood 🇺🇸 United StatesLobster meat in a split roll, served warm with butter or cold with mayonnaise Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner TantuniMeat 🇹🇷 TurkeySpiced beef or lamb stir-fried and wrapped in flatbread from southern Turkey Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Grilled cheeseVegetarian 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 1 moreMelted cheese between bread, cooked until golden and crisp Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner Bocadillo 🇪🇸 Spain and 1 moreA Spanish sandwich made with a baguette or similar bread, filled with meats or omelette Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner DabeliVegetarianદાબેલી 🇮🇳 IndiaSpiced potato filling in a bun, topped with chutneys, peanuts and pomegranate Street food, Snacks Tea sandwich 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 1 moreSmall, crustless sandwiches served at afternoon tea Sandwich or wrap, Tea time Tramezzino 🇮🇹 ItalyItalian sandwich made with soft white bread and a range of fillings Sandwich or wrap, Snacks, Lunch BifanaMeat 🇵🇹 PortugalPortuguese sandwich of seasoned pork in a warm bread roll Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner Chip buttyVegetarian 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 2 moreA sandwich of hot chips in soft white bread, often buttered Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner Bun kebabبَن کباب 🇵🇰 Pakistan and 1 moreSpiced kebab patty in a bun, sold hot at street stalls in Pakistan and India Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner Bombay sandwichVegetarian 🇮🇳 IndiaVegetable and potato sandwich with chutney, sold on Mumbai streets Sandwich or wrap, Snacks, Lunch Torta ahogada 🇲🇽 MexicoA crusty sandwich from Guadalajara covered in spicy chili sauce Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner DoublesVegan 🇹🇹 Trinidad and TobagoCurried chickpeas tucked between two fried flatbreads, served with chutneys Street food, Breakfast, Lunch Montreal-style smoked meatMeat 🇨🇦 CanadaBeef brisket seasoned, smoked, steamed and hand-sliced for sandwiches Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Roti 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago and 4 moreCurried meat or vegetables wrapped in a Caribbean flatbread Main dish, Lunch, Dinner PambazoMeat 🇲🇽 MexicoMexican sandwich of bread dipped in chili sauce and filled with potato and chorizo Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner
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