Chefs, Home Cooks & Hospitality Professionals
During my three month excursion to Italy, I had the pleasure of visiting Budapest, the culturally-rich capital of Hungary. It is the land of gorgeous open-air bath houses, eccentric ruin bars and some of the heartiest, most comforting cuisine in all of Europe. The many high-calorie, meat-focused dishes that appear on menus across Budapest are […]
I have a special place in my heart for Umami, a distinctive farm-centric restaurant named after that elusive fifth flavor. My admiration for their burgers, hand-cut tempura fries and authentic 19th century farmhouse atmosphere runs deep, and after almost four years of business in the striking town of Northwood, an area with fewer than 150 […]
For years, 116 Bridge Street in Pelham was occupied by Alicia’s diner, a cozy, no-frills breakfast spot that won over the hearts and stomachs of countless locals and hunger-stricken folks passing through the state line. The diner’s closing, while unfortunate for its many regulars, led to a series of modern renovations with the intent of […]
Anyone who came across my first “stomach meets stomach” article knows that my time in Florence turned me into a die-hard consumer of Lampredotto, the locally-famous cow stomach concoction served at numerous street carts across the city. It’s one of the relatively few Tuscan specialties that has yet to migrate outside of it’s place of […]
Among the many results of this era of gastronomy is the growing variety of options in the global restaurant scene. Take a trip to a food-inclined city anywhere in the world, and you’ll likely be struck with a battery of eateries, with some serving the traditional cuisine of the region, others offering a completely original […]
For most tourists, a trip to Milan evokes images of reckless shopping at precariously-priced luxury stores along with an art museum visit and perhaps a selfie with the indecently grandiose Duomo (cathedral) di Milano. Unlike many Italian cities, it’s not known as a place to get an exceptional meal deal. After engaging in the obligatory […]
Among the many virtues of the cuisine of Italy is it’s unmatched simplicity. Despite all the gastronomic innovations taking place worldwide, many can agree that the most satisfying dishes to come out of Italian kitchens are those consisting of straightforward, seasonal ingredients that are prepared using traditional methods. The concept of simplicity may be most […]
Stepping into a panini shop in Italy is a truly remarkable experience for any food-inclined individual. Despite not being elegant in the slightest, many of the most widely-renowned panini purveyors have their own unique character that distinguish them from their competition. For one eatery, that character may stem from their chalkboard menu and decades-old surroundings. […]
Florence, Italy is a city of hugely influential art, breathtaking architecture and, of course, amazing food. For my final semester of college, I’m traveling across the pond to Florence. I’ll spend three months learning all I can about the rich food culture of the land of Piazzas, Pasta and Pomodoro. When planning a trip to […]
We’re starting off with a bit of a confession today: I’ve never been a big fan of mochi. Those little spheres of ice cream enrobed in rice shells weren’t ever something that I wanted to put in my mouth. The chewy exterior reminded me of Play-Doh, and I constantly found myself wrapped up in the […]