After three martinis my friend switches to a local brew of Budweiser, salt and a hard-boiled egg plopped in a glass.

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What is needed is an egg with an impenetrable barrier that contains water at the right salt concentration for life.

ECONOMIST: Fish genetics

Gloopy toppings, like egg salad with anchovies, or brandada de bacalao, an emulsion of salt cod and potato, can make for messy handoffs (there is only one piece per order), but a side of extra bread helps sop up spills.

NEWYORKER: Francesca