The spiny durian is known as the “king of fruit” in Southeast Asia. Many westerners, however, find its odor foul. Food writer Alice Levitt meets up with Burlington electronic band Durians at 99 Asian Market to try their stinky namesake.

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AAN award-winning food writer Alice Levitt is a fan of the exotic, the excellent and automats. She wrote for Seven Days 2007-2015.