“I feel like we’ve been transported to Italy,” I remark to my dinner companion, Alex. Impeccably-dressed waiters in black suits carry bottles of Tuscan wines and parmesan cheese rolls, while instrumental music sets the mood. Near the host stand, Italian ingredients and housemade liquors are displayed. “Your table is ready,” says [...]
Australia is undoubtedly one of the world’s best food and wine destinations, specifically Melbourne. The city — which features a melting pot of ethnic cuisines, culinary philosophies and delectable trends — is constantly evolving and raising its standards. At the same time, new purveyors of food and wine challenge what, [...]
“What’s the traditional food of Polynesia like?” I ask Aiata, my taxi driver in Tahiti. She smiles. “Everything we need comes from five specific trees. We mix the fruits from these trees with meat or fish for a complete meal.” According to Aiata, locals try to have five specific trees [...]
Greenvale pork loin, milk braised belly, caramelized apple and ramen. Snapper sashimi with miso crumble and wasabi dressing. Crispy duck with pumpkin daikon salad and five spice caramel. It’s my first night in Australia and I’m reading the menu at Taxi Dining Room in Melbourne. While everything sounds delicious, I’m [...]
A cuisine created by HOSHINOYA Okinawa on Taketomi Island in Japan, Ryukyu Nouvelle is an innovative style of Okinawan food based on French cuisine. The recipes are based on local ingredients prepared using French cooking techniques, putting a never-before-seen twist on the Okinawan diet that is said to be one [...]
Utah produces some of the country’s most delicious cheeses. Dairy farms like Snowy Mountain Sheep Creamery, Rockhill Creamery and Redmont Heritage Farms add a tasty element to the state’s already appetizing culinary culture. And for those visiting Park City, your sampling opportunities are endless. To help add flavor to your [...]
Argentina is iconic for its flavorful and satisfying asado, or BBQ, dishes. These meats, mostly beef along side other varieties, are cooked on a special grill or open fire. Going for asado is a big part of the culture; however, it’s not the only cuisine locals eat. Next time you’re [...]
While it’s usually easy to pinpoint the quintessential dishes of a country — chalupas in Mexico, paella in Spain, pasta bolognese in Italy — sometimes it’s a mystery. For example, when you think about typical Australian dishes, what comes to mind? Shrimp on the Barbie? That’s not a real thing. [...]
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