cuisine
From street-food to fine dining, traditional Italian to Asian-Fusion, being well-versed in global cuisine is the first step to culinary mastery.
We'll Always Have Paris...in a Cup
A number of years ago, my sister and I discovered the blissful pleasures of high tea at the Empress Hotel in Victoria, Canada. The clinking of fine china, the artfully designed tea sandwiches, the presentation of the food on a 3-tiered porcelain tray and the fragrant floral centerpieces made us feel as if we had traveled back in time to an era when people didn’t rush through a meal and savored the sensual ambiance of the dining experience.
By Lori Bowman5 years ago in Feast
The Food Truck that Never Fails
During the pandemic there has been a scarcity in satisfying take out. This very well may be due to difficulty acquiring ingredients or lack of customers. The task of finding top tier take out has become a daunting one. In my area there are plenty of varieties and options however not many are worth the price. For example, one thing that should be avoided at all costs is sushi, the only guaranteed satisfactory rolls can be found in the tourist attraction towns that lie 20 minutes or more outside of my driving range. Despite being in Maryland I am not the biggest fan of seafood nor crab eliminating many of the surrounding restaurants. Of course there are always the reliable burger joints however, somedays I am in search of extraordinary flavor. In my search for gustatory satisfaction time and time again I have thrown my money away on bland, cold, or just plain mediocre take out.
By Naomi Rogers5 years ago in Feast
BAR Pizza
The entire world may say that the best pizza is in New Haven, Connecticut. And they are correct. Living in downtown New Haven (emphasis on the HAY-ven, not NEW Haven) for the past decade has afforded me the luxury of being in walking distance of the best pizza the planet has to offer.
By Dan Koenig5 years ago in Feast
Forbidden Food
“There is a charm about the forbidden that makes it unspeakably desirable.” -Mark Twain Whenever I have guests visiting from out of town taking them out for outstanding seafood is a must. Living in Annapolis, Maryland means seafood. There is only one place that they absolutely cannot miss - O'leary's Seafood Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated Best Seafood in Annapolis for many years and for good reason.
By Jennifer Lancaster @jenergy175 years ago in Feast
Mexican Street Food
I’m an Ohio boy, and three years ago, I moved to Arizona to capture the western wind in my heart. I love the adventure of exploring the western spaces. After living in Miami, Florida for six years, I decided that big city life was not for me. I missed small town living. After a fair bit of moving around, I opted for Cottonwood, Arizona.
By Ted Lacksonen5 years ago in Feast
Calavera
It all started with a car battery. My car was acting up, starting sluggishly. My fiancé at the time, Ted, recommended taking it to the place where I had purchased the battery. He came along for moral support and since, frankly, sometimes women are taken advantage of when it comes to car maintenance. The man at the counter said that he would check it, but that it would take some time – between 45 and 60 minutes. Ted then pointed to an establishment next door and asked me, “Have you eaten there?” I shook my head, “No, not since they’ve changed hands. That building has had several restaurants since I moved here.” There were no chairs to sit in at the auto store, so we decided to try it out.
By Julie Lacksonen5 years ago in Feast
Comfort Food
My favourite place to eat, Dae Bark, is a hole in the wall that makes my favourite spicy soup and a wide range of great food that I rarely look at. The Kinchee Jiggae (spicy pickled cabbage and beef soup) with a few great twists is my favourite. As a man who once tipped 250kg or 550 pounds on the scale I know food!
By Taras Voevodin5 years ago in Feast
Small Town Gem
This little hidden gem is located in Burrton, Kansas. The population is around a thousand people, give or take a few. It's located approximately forty miles northwest of Wichita, Kansas. Kansas, the place that everyone likes to make references to The Wizard of Oz. I hate to burst anyone's bubble, but it was actually filmed in Oklahoma. Just a little fun fact for you. There really is no place like home. The Barn will make you feel like you are at home eating a home cooked meal on a Sunday afternoon. This quaint and country themed restaurant will leave your taste buds speechless with their amazing chicken fried steak. It just doesn't get any better than that. They have mouthwatering steaks, country fried appetizers, chicken, pork chops, burgers, and many tasty sides to choose from. The atmosphere is cozy, warm, and friendly. When you walk in the door, you are greeted with warm and friendly smiles. Their warm and welcoming smiles are just the beginning of the impressive experience that you are about to encounter. The waiting area has rustic painted benches with rustic decor hanging on the walls. As you enter the restaurant itself, a warm and cozy feeling fills your heart and makes you smile. The smells that your nose encounters are heavenly. The decor is a mixture of rustic, antique, and country all rolled into one. From the barn wood walls to the grain bin that has been converted into a bar, the uniqueness of this restaurant is flattering. The old rustic signs that hang on the walls are a reminder of the "good ole days". From the light fixtures to the hard wood floors, everything is spectacular. There are two large barn doors that open up to the outside for different occasions. They have a few televisions to watch sporting events. Kansans like their food, their beer, and their football. If you bring all of that and put tasty food into the mix, then you are successful at winning the hearts of a Kansan.
By Holly Schrag5 years ago in Feast
British Sushi Sailor
My favourite restaurant has packed up and moved north already. The Sailor hated it here. It was the best place in town while he was around. It felt energetic, real and full of his rude personality. Not much else was there. Some wooden furniture, four seats at the bar, two or three tables and some Japanese hangings he brought over.
By Anna Jelonek-Nowakowska5 years ago in Feast
Khan's Mongolian Barbecue
In the depths of South Minneapolis, past Eat Street, past the Midtown Global Market, past Minnehaha Creek, lies the sleepy neighborhood of Richfield. A straight shot, 20 minutes by car and maybe a 45-minute bike ride or bus ride from Downtown, straight down Portland Avenue a full 72 blocks from where the Derek Chauvin trial is happening, in this sleepy neighborhood, is my own little piece of heaven.
By Diana R. Jones5 years ago in Feast
A Four-Day Itinerary for Vegetarian Foodies Visiting Manchester
If you are reading this, I’m going to assume you a foodie. So, from one foodie to another, I know the first thing you’ll do before visiting a new city is Google all the hotspots for the best cuisine. There’s nothing worse than landing back at home and realising you’ve missed the local delicacy that travellers rave about. But do not fear, I have got your back.
By John Thacker5 years ago in Feast
