Speciality Collection

Pastel de belem or pasteis de nata custard tarts served with a cup of coffee in a cafe of Lisbon, Portugal

Plate of traditional tonnarelli cacio e pepe served in a restaurant in Rome, Lazio, Italy

Cappuccino. This is a coffee-based drink made from espresso, hot milk, and steamed-milk foam

Pastel de belem or pasteis de nata custard tarts, Lisbon, Portugal

Typical Spanish tapas, Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera, Ibiza, Balearic Islands, Spain

Glasses of Aigua de Valencia cocktail served in an outdoor bar of Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain

Spanish ham or jamon iberico served with glasses of white wine and olives in a tapas bar, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Typical German sausages on display in a butcher shop, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany

Founded in 1725, Sobrino de Botin is the oldest restaurant in the world in continuous operation, Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Dumplings, Shanghai, China

Grilled Sardines. Speciality of Mytilni, Lesbos, Greece

Traditional shops in Chefchaouen, Morocco

Traditional rugs for sale, Chefchaouen, Morocco

italy, Piedmont, black summer truffles over fresh cheese

italy, Piedmont, black summer truffles

Italy, Tuscany, candle light dinner with ravioli and chianti wine in Suvereto

Traditional Turkish sweets display in a pastry shop, Istanbul, Turkey

Plate with traditional baklava Turkish sweet and cup of Turkish coffee

europe, italy, umbria. Wine tasting at the cellar Caprai in Montefalco

europe, italy, umbria. In the wine cellar Caprai in Montefalco

europe, italy, umbria. Pasta making traditional style

europe, italy, umbria. toasted bread with olive oil

Drugstore selling Spanish ham and more local food specialities, Salamanca, Castile and Leon, Spain

Algarves traditional pastry. Portugal

Mie goreng or fried noodles dish, Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia

Europe, Italy, Emilia-Romagna. Acetaia in Modena

Traditional shop, Saint Jean de Luz, Labourd, France

Macarons and chocolate shop in Saint Jean de Luz, Labourd, France

Mie goreng or fried noodles dish, Bira, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Cheese, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Dutch Matjes, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Typical Tyrolean speck ham on sale at the market, Salzburg, Austria

The famous Mozartkugeln chocolate pralines, Salzburg, Austria

Original Sachertorte chocolate cake, Cafa Sacher, Salzburg, Austria
Original Sachertorte chocolate cake, CafeSacher, Salzburg, Austria

Historical tapas bar adorned with traditional bullfighting memorabilia, Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

Japan - Sobaya or Buckwheat Vermicelli House
Sobaya or Buckwheat Vermicelli House (Noodle Restaurant), Japan. Date: circa 1920s

Japan - Dried Laver (Seaweed) Dealer
Dried Laver Dealer, Japan. Green laver, known as aonori in Japan, sea cabbage in China, and parae in Korean, is a type of edible green seaweed, including species from the genera Monostroma and Ulva

Advert for Celanese, a chemical and speciality materials company whose products included acetate yarn and artificial silk. Date: 1943

Escargots De Bourgogne (b / w photo)
3096158 Escargots De Bourgogne (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Escargots De Bourgogne)

Advert, The Specialite Corset
Advert for The Specialite Corset - a dream of comfort. 1901

Advert for Carters, self propelling wheelchair 1906
Self propelling wheelchair, with single-arm drive. Date: 1906

Wholesale speciality warehouse (b / w photo)
6007748 Wholesale speciality warehouse (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wholesale speciality warehouse)

Origami Coffee, part 2
Ceramic origami dipper, pour-over coffee brewing equipment with paper shapes, pyramids, and curves.. Dina Belenko

Advert for Carters, self propelling wheelchair 1906
Self-propelling chair with patent mechanism for persons with use of one arm only. Date: 1906

Italy, Lombardy, Cremona, mostarda di Cremona sign

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Drink, Alcoholic, Beer, Bottles of Fire In The Hole chili pepper beer

Wachauer Weckerl, regional style bread rolls, Wachau, Waldviertel, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Paella, a Spanish rice dish with seafood and chicken, series, no. 7

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"Exploring the World's Culinary Specialities: From Spain to Japan and Beyond" Embark on a gastronomic journey as we delve into the diverse world of specialities. In Spain's Comunidad Valenciana, Valencia enchants with its old wall advertising in the historic center, beckoning us to discover its unique flavors. Meanwhile, in Rome, Italy, a plate of traditional tonnarelli cacio e pepe tantalizes our taste buds. Indulge in Portugal's delectable pastel de belem or pasteis de nata custard tarts accompanied by a steaming cup of coffee. And who can resist savoring an authentic cappuccino amidst the bustling streets? Venturing further eastward to Japan, sobaya or buckwheat vermicelli houses offer a delightful taste of Japanese cuisine. While there, don't miss out on experiencing the umami-packed dried laver (seaweed) from local dealers. Travel back in time with an advert for Celanese - a company specializing in acetate yarn and artificial silk since 1943 - reminding us of how speciality materials have shaped industries throughout history. In Santa Gertrudis de Fruitera, Ibiza (Balearic Islands), relish typical Spanish tapas bursting with vibrant flavors that capture the essence of this Mediterranean paradise. Quench your thirst under Valencia's sun-drenched skies with glasses of Aigua de Valencia cocktail at an outdoor bar – refreshing citrus notes mingling harmoniously with local spirits. Step foot into Lisbon where pastel de belem or pasteis de nata custard tarts reign supreme – their creamy centers encased within flaky pastry are simply irresistible. Lastly, immerse yourself in culinary heritage at Sobrino de Botin - founded in 1725 and recognized as the oldest continuously operating restaurant worldwide. Let their timeless recipes transport you through centuries of culinary excellence.