Global Cuisine

Upon entering the recently-opened Macaron Parlour in East Village, everything looks familiar enough. But upon further inspection, you'll discover what sets this bakery apart: the world's first "manly" macarons. We're talking Cheetos, Thai chili and candied bacon.

This dish began with a near-disaster. As guests were arriving at a party in Denver, I realized that the water I was going to cook the dumplings in wasn’t going to boil at our high altitude. What to do? I grabbed a paella pan, put it on the grill and added oil. I smashed – flattened – the shumai with a wet palm, then sautéed them until golden and crisp.

The cult of extreme eating has become surprisingly mainstream. Restaurants themselves have begun to provide the fear factor. Our guide to the world’s scariest restaurants takes you from Midtown Manhattan to Bangkok and beyond. Those with a strong constitution and solid game face might consider booking a table at a haunted Southern mansion, in an Italian prison or 150 feet above city traffic. Just in time for Halloween, it's the world's 6 scariest restaurants!