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 →

Manufacturing American bourbon whiskey involves the use of specific grain types and unique barrel wood for aging. While bourbon is made primarily in Kentucky, Bourbon can be distilled anywhere in the US. Historian Michael R. Veach reveals the true story … 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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Don’t you just love it when you’re expecting nothing and your meal ends up being quite good. This is exactly what happened with Le Garage. Starving after a four hour drive to Lyon (apparently a millimeter of snow is enough … Continue reading →

As the battle between major international carriers to attract more business and first class passengers escalates, some airlines have intensified efforts to improve menus and even hired top Michelin stared chefs to create alluring dishes. But the challenges for chefs … Continue reading →

A Pan Am ad from the 1950s featured stewardesses pushing carts replete with lobster, caviar and Chateaubriand, carved and served seat-side. A 1960s TWA advertisement boasted that its first-class meals were cooked to order, and included filet mignon, lobster cardinal, … Continue reading →

“Our food is guaranteed not to cause pregnancy” is the clever tagline for “Cabbages & Condoms,” a Bangkok restaurant developed in part to raise awareness about safe sex, family planning and HIV/ AIDS in Thailand. Instead of after-dinner mints, they … Continue reading →

Anthony Michael “Tony” Bourdain (born June 25, 1956) is an US chef, writer, and television personality. He wrote his memoir in 2000 called Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly.  Following the success of the book he hosted televison travel … Continue reading →

In 2011, U.S. legislators blocked a proposal to improve the nutritional quality of the nation’s school lunches. The proposed changes included more fruits and vegetables, and an end to the absurdity of permitting tomato paste on pizzas to be classified … Continue reading →

I recently had the chance to interview famed Chef Gaston Acurio. He is the man responsible for the Astrid y Gaston Empire, numerous cookbooks, and putting Peruvian Cuisine on the map. We met at his New York restaurant, La Mar … Continue reading →

I’m sure you can tell by the title that I’m feeling saucy. Could be because I finally made it out to Raymi, Richard Sandoval’s Peruvian restaurant. It was damn good. I went during restaurant week, but this was completely by … Continue reading →

Los Angeles Times columnist David Lazarus recently wrote about a company that sells ID cards to potential online reviewers. In exchange for the card, the card’s creator is betting reviewers will receive preferential treatment at hotels and restaurants because of … Continue reading →

When I was invited to dine at FireBird, I was not expecting much. The area is known for sub-par restaurants with Prix-Fixe theater menus. I could not have been more wrong. FireBird is lovely in every sense of the word. … Continue reading →

Two weeks until Valentine’s Day. If you procrastinate like I do. There’s no need to worry. We’ve compiled not one, not two, but three lists of restaurants that are offering memorable  Valentine’s Day menus. So get off your behind, pick … Continue reading →

For those still in doubt about the ever widening gap between the rich and poor, consider this: two months ago, foodstamp usage surged by the most in one year to a new all time record of 47.1 million. Meanwhile in … Continue reading →

I try out lot of restaurants, so you can skip the bad ones. I’m thrilled to say that Oficina Latina is good to go. I was recently invited to a press dinner at Oficina Latina. It’s located in NoLita, which … Continue reading →

In this month’s issue of SAVEUR, a gourmet and travel magazine that includes essays about various world cuisines, travel writer Melissa Klurman discusses the trials and tribulations of smuggling contraband in the form of food, across international borders. In Melissa’s … Continue reading →

When a Michelin starred chef lavishes McDonald’s with praise, something very peculiar is simmering in someone’s skillet somewhere. “I’m lovin’ it,” Pierre Koffmann said after tasting a baguette sandwich at a McDonald’s in Paris. “If I was hungry walking by, … Continue reading →

Meet Harry, a mascot from Hotels4u that has been hoping from places to another, enjoying every beach destinations around the world, eating a lot of foods and taking any fun that a traveler does. Oh I so envied Harry’s job. … Continue reading →

The oldest bakery in Paris — Boulangerie Patisserie Au Grand Richelieu, dating back to 1810 — will close after over 200 years in business because of rising rent and real estate prices. Claude Esnault, the current baker has been in … Continue reading →

I was recently invited to a tasting of Pays d’Oc wines hosted by Snooth Media’s Editor in Chief Gregory Dal Piaz and Master Sommelier Fred Dexheimer. For those of you who are not familiar with the Pays d’Oc region of wine, … Continue reading →

I love the end of the world. It seems to come around every couple of years and gives me one more reason to celebrate.There was Y2K (not really “end of the world”, but it sure seemed like it), then there’s … Continue reading →

If you still can’t decide where to ring in the New Year, maybe we can help you make up your mind. 508 Gastrobrewery:  508 Greenwich St – Hudson Square – New Year’s Dinner will be served from 7pm-2am and include 3-courses … Continue reading →

I know you’ll be hung over January 1, 2013. Don’t even try to kid me. I’ll be hung over too. If you’ve already tried all these hangover cures and none has helped, maybe you need a little hair of the … Continue reading →

I love it when places make it easy and fun for us to do a little good. The Royalton (44 West 44th Street,) is donating a dollar for every Apple Dumpling Manhattan ($16) sold through December 14th to City Harvest, the … Continue reading →

Have you ever wondered how the head culinary staff manages and supervises the meal preparation logistics of a mega-cruise ship such as Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas, which feeds up to 5,400 passengers multiple times a day at 26 … Continue reading →

Let’s face it. New Yorkers are busy. After a full week of work, who wants to spend all day chopping potatoes to make latkes and cooking for the family. If you don’t feel like celebrating at home (and cleaning up … Continue reading →