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Lithuanian Cepelinai

10.05.10 | Permalink | 3 Comments | By Jonathan

I may be distracted at the moment, but Javier has his eye on the ball. Exploring Lithuania on a whim, he sent in these Lithuanian cepelinai or zeppelin dumplings. These are hearty dumplings made with grated potatoes and stuffed with minced meat, although sometimes cheese curd or mushrooms are used. This is a Lithuanian national [...]
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Homemade Foie Gras

09.08.10 | Permalink | Comment? | By Jonathan

Sent in from the St Julien Dordogne Valley in France, this homemade Foie Gras looks absolutely divine with sea salt and chutney.
Thanks Tom
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Chinatown Food Tour with Melody Fury

08.30.10 | Permalink | 3 Comments | By Jonathan

Last week I took the inaugural modern Chinatown tour with Vancouver Food Tour. Ranked the #1 thing to do in Vancouver on Trip Advisor, Vancouver Food Tours is run by Melody Fury, who I have to disclose is a close friend. Melody runs all kinds of food and drink tours and is an insider’s insider [...]
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Marie Belle’s Sinful Chocolate Cacao Bar at Limelight Marketplace NYC

07.16.10 | Permalink | 2 Comments | By Jonathan

Occupying a neo-gothic landmark in Chelsea, formerly an infamous club, the new Limelight marketplace is a striking mixed retail space in a converted church. In addition to some impressive food shops and a kitchen store, Limelight has at its very apex a Cacoa Bar from Marie Belle. A menu of light and delicious fare and [...]
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Yummy Camel Burgers

06.24.10 | Permalink | 3 Comments | By Jonathan

Dubai restaurant boasting “yummy camel burgers,” photo sent in by our Kabul-based contributor Christopher.
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Carnegie Club

05.03.10 | Permalink | 4 Comments | By Jonathan

Arriving after midnight in NYC, the famous burger joint in my hotel was closed. But only steps away I found the largest club sandwich I have ever seen. A real-deal deli since 1937, the Carnegie has salami hanging from the ceiling, walls plastered with aging celebrity photos, and is quick to serve up deliciously garlic [...]
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Le Printemps du Guide Michelin, Pass Privilège

04.17.10 | Permalink | Comment? | By Jonathan

I have been accused of being coupon phobic, but the idea of pulling out a piece of paper at a restaurant and asking for a discount is really quite beyond me. So I almost gagged when I read that the French Michelin Guide is now offering discounts, which can be redeemed at high-end, and even [...]
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Grasshoppers with Avocado

02.24.10 | Permalink | Comment? | By Jonathan

Avid reader Philip sent in this blackberry photo from Oaxaca featuring grasshopper bar snacks, with avocado. Yum!
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fries with that?

02.09.10 | Permalink | Comment? | By Jonathan

First we had camel chocolate. Now, camel burgers. Why not? Camel is a lean and healthy meat, and properly tenderized it might make a delicious burger! So where can you get one? Dubai restaurant Local House is serving a quarter pound camel burger, with cheese and “burger sauce,” taking bragging rights as the first known [...]
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meet you in ten forward

02.01.10 | Permalink | Comment? | By Jonathan

Is it me or does the new restaurant at the NYC Guggenheim look like it could be ten forward on the Star Trek Enterprise? Either way, I can’t wait to visit. Check it out at the New York Times.