What: Chanh Muoi, or salty lemonade

Where: Pho Bac Hoa Viet restaurant, 1827 Broadway in Sacramento and 305 1st Street in Davis

Why: If you like the interplay of salty and sweet, you have to try this drink. Made with lemons soaked in salty water (preserved lemons), it is especially refreshing with fried food. I got addicted to it during the incredible heat wave here, but it's great any time of year. Like fresh-squeezed lemonade, with salt added to downplay the sweetness.