Black garlic is garlic that has been aged in an environment with low temperature and high humidity. It has a sweet, funky flavor and a texture like soft, dried fruit.

Black garlic is in the Inception stage. The allium is considered a premium ingredient that can be found on mostly fine-dining menus.

Red's Table in Reston, Va., serves Buttermilk Fried Chicken, chicken leg, thigh and wing served with sautéed spinach, black garlic-miso aioli, a biscuit, maple-Sriracha sauce, and bread-and-butter pickles.