Through the years, the popularity of food trucks exploded from coast to coast, with many trucks serving high-end fast food to taste savvy consumers. Customers are able to access Twitter and Facebook to track their favorite catering trucks’ daily location as well … Continue reading →

Random & strange promotion (and useless to me since my name is NOT burger)…but yeah, SmashBurger is giving away free burgers if your name includes the word. Something tells me those of German descent will be quite happy this day. … Continue reading →

There is nothing better than traversing markets in other countries. While I tend to stick to the more down to Earth galerias  and les halles; once in a while, I crave a little luxury. When I was in Italy, this craving was sated … Continue reading →

I consider myself to be quite a lucky lady. I’ve made many chef friends, so whenever I need dining recommendations, I simply ask them. After all, who better than a chef would know where to eat. I had met Chef … Continue reading →

If you’ve read my other France posts from these months, you now realize it is quite possible to eat at Michelin starred restaurants without breaking the bank (most of my tips are here). The key is having a place with … Continue reading →

Conover believes we have Upton Sinclair to thank for the federal meat inspection effort, adding that his book “The Jungle” frightened the nation so thoroughly in 1906 that Congress passed legislation mandating inspection the same year. Upton Sinclair’s novel describes … Continue reading →

Five days to Mother’s day and you still haven’t made resos? What the heck are you waiting for? Here are some ideas for you…just cross your fingers that they still have spots open. Andaz Wall: 75 Wall Street (Financial District): … Continue reading →

An analysis of British based celebrity chefs published in Scientific & Academic Publishing (SAP), an Open-Access publisher of journals, revealed that most British celebrity chefs’ recipes contained excessive amounts of fat, saturated fatty acids, sugars and salt. “The majority of … Continue reading →

According to a report released by the Beer Institute, beer consumption in the United States decreased for a third-straight year. New Hampshire ranked #1 for the most per capita consumption, and at the bottom of the list was Connecticut. But … Continue reading →

Although the move is not legally binding, the Japanese Ministry of the Environment recently designated the Japanese eel as a species at risk of extinction and on its red list of endangered freshwater and brackish water fish. According to the … Continue reading →

Budweiser recently introduced what they call the “Buddy Cup,” a pint beer glass with a built-in chip that automatically connects people on Facebook when they clink glasses with another “Buddy Cup” user. The cup was developed by advertising agency Agencia … Continue reading →

My good friend Blanca is an ardent admirer of Todd English’s food, so when I heard he had a food event organized at his restaurant (Ca Va) I jumped on the opportunity to taste his food. Ca Va, located at … Continue reading →

While Cinco De Mayo is not really much of a holiday in Mexico, it has become a cause for celebration in NYC. This means margaritas, tacos, and delicious Mexican food and drink all over the city. If you are celebrating … Continue reading →

Condé Nast Traveler editors work undercover jobs in travel and leisure to report their experiences. The magazine claims editors and reporters pay the same prices as regular customers and receive no special treatment or recognition. They travel unannounced and are … Continue reading →

The good people at the Nordic Food Lab in Copenhagen claim to investigate old and new raw materials and techniques, and develop knowledge and ideas for the Nordic region and the world. But we would have never dreamed slicing open … Continue reading →

It’s been almost three decades since Adair Grain Inc.’s West Fertilizer Company, the scene of a deadly explosion last week in Texas, was inspected by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. According to its online database, OSHA last inspected the … Continue reading →

Screw Ned Stark and his crappy premonition “Winter is coming”. If you consider yourself a  summer child (like I do), get ready, because NYC’s hottest outdoor spots are ready for you. Here’s the breakdown on where to go to catch … Continue reading →

A former Hooters waitress claims she was forced to quit her job after undergoing brain surgery which left her bald and with a scar that made wearing a wig too painful. Sandra Lupo, 27, sued the restaurant chain in federal … Continue reading →

Based on an 18-month study conducted by the Rand Corporation, 96% of main entrees sold at top U.S. chain eateries exceed the daily limits for calories, sodium, fat and saturated fat recommended by the USDA. The study claimed entrees at … Continue reading →

In the past 10 years, some of America’s biggest food chains have lost more than 50% of their sales and have closed hundreds of locations nationwide. Restaurants such as Big Boy, Ponderosa and Bennigan’s, have closed many of their locations … Continue reading →

In 2011, restaurant chains with 20 or more retail stores were required to disclose menu calorie counts on their food items, as well as a posted reminder of the USDA’s recommended 2,000-calorie daily intake. A 2010 study of major chain … Continue reading →

If knock you over the head with a massive wood block kinda Chardonnay is not your style, then Burgundy is where you need to go. Burgundy, located in Eastern France, West of the Saône River is known for elegant, dry, … Continue reading →

The pork and beef industries are renaming more than 350 cuts of meat in order to lure more consumers to outdoor grills this summer. According to the USDA, the supply of pork and beef hit a record high for the … Continue reading →

Stefanie Retz, an agricultural scientist from Kassel University, is conducting a study together with colleague Katrin Juliane Schiffer and the farmers at Bunde Wischen organic cattle farm in Schleswig, Germany. Spiegel Online’s Günther Stockinger points out that in this study, … Continue reading →

Whitson’s Culinary Group, a New York-based school food service contractor that supplies 80 schools in New England with lunch meals, denied 25 children lunch at Coelho Middle School even if they had five cents of debt on their pre-paid lunch … Continue reading →

I may be exaggerating since I have not tried every Chinese restaurant in Paris. And I’m sure there’s some amazing Chinese/French chef doing some Cirque Du Soleil Michelin stuff somewhere in Paris, but for “affordable, delicious, you can’t stop thinking … Continue reading →

And you may ask yourself, where is that large automobile? Sorry..”One in a Lifetime” was the first song I heard today. But you may ask yourself how we are able to afford Michelin starred restaurants so often when we travel. … Continue reading →

You and I both know the Michelin Star system is severely broken. We’ve all spent way too much money on three star Michelin restaurants that left us hungry, disappointed, and a little bit in debt. However, sometimes…they do get things … Continue reading →

A Friends of The Earth News release announced that several major grocery retailers representing more than 2,000 stores across the United States have committed not to sell genetically engineered seafood if it is allowed onto the market. The FDA is … Continue reading →

If you’ve ever traveled long term in France (or in any other country), you know that even if you have been eating the most refined delicacies, sometimes you just want a burger (or a tac0). Sadly, most burgers and tacos … Continue reading →

Here are a few phrases that are beneficial for your food travels to French speaking countries.   While a lot of people in Europe speak English (especially in large cities like Paris or Brussels), once you go to the countryside, … Continue reading →

Food fraud has gone from bad to worse in the UK. First it was the discovery of horsemeat in big brand products sold by supermarkets like Tesco and Asda. Then brands such as Birds Eye were suspect, along with chains … Continue reading →

One reason you’ll fall in love with Paris is their outdoors farmers’ markets. Even in the “sketchiest” part of town (the border of the 17th & 18th arrondisements) you can get the freshest, most delicious products. I say sketchiest, because … Continue reading →

Lyon, Paul Bocuse, & Les Halles…can there be any question as to why Lyon is the culinary capital of France? Do yourself a favor; next time you go to France (or heck, if you have never been to France), schedule … Continue reading →

I know you, whenever you arrive at your vacation spot, the first thing you do is find out where the market is. In some places it is a galeria. In others, it’s Les Halles. In Beaune it happens to be … Continue reading →

Beaune is known for its amazing wines and food. Caves Madeleine is a perfect example of why the region has earned its fame. The restaurant was suggested to us by our AirBnB host, Cristina. She described it as “a convivial … Continue reading →

You know you don’t want to cook for the whole family on Easter. That means a whole day’s prep & a whole day’s cleaning. Skip it, and check out these scrumptious meals in NYC. Alfredo of Rome: (4 West 49th … Continue reading →

Starbucks has purchased its first coffee farm on 600 acres of land in Costa Rica. Besides harvesting their own beans, the company claims it will convert the farm to a global agronomy research and development center, and research the leaf … Continue reading →

I will admit that Le Jean Moulin was my 2nd choice for lunch on this date. I had originally planned to visit L’Ourson Qui Boit because I had heard that the chef uses Japanese influences in his cooking. I’m kind … Continue reading →

One of the perks of being in this industry is that you make some great friends with great connections. Upon arriving in France, Chef Claude Godard of Jeanne & Gaston suggested I dine at Chef Olivier Pager’s L’Ame Soeur. Chef … Continue reading →