I'll warrant Alphonse can make good if it is not outside of his national cuisine, he boasted.

While Qatar lacks a distinct national cuisine, the souq's many restaurants reflect a range of regional and global cuisines.

Specialty delis and restaurants in London boroughs largely populated by Poles have boomed as migrants yearn for their national cuisine.

But adding a national cuisine to a list dominated by ancient buildings and unusual rock formations would be a gift to sarcastic food critics.

With a palate so impeccable he takes charge of his restaurants' wine lists, Pablo is also the face of national cuisine for Wines of Argentina.

"It's one of our national cuisines." He thrust his hand forward like a mischievous little boy.