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Articles by Caitlin Zaino

The Founding Editor of The Urban Grocer, Caitlin Zaino is a New York native turned expat, who after a stint in the kitchen traded in her knife for a pen – or keyboard, as it were. Notable food writing credits include NB Review and Lost at E Minor, where she is a regular contributor. The concept for the Urban Grocer was inspired by extensive travelling around the world matched with a real craving for some knock-out foodie tips tailored towards young urbanites.

Dolce Come il Cioccolato: Nudo Cioccolatini
May 16, 2011 – 9:32 am | 2 Comments

Nudo Olive Oil is something that The Urban Grocer has been hooked on since the very beginning. The work of two British expats who have relocated to Le Marche, Italy, Nudo is an adopt-an-olive-tree program, …

A 6-Course Lunch on the NYC Subway
May 15, 2011 – 11:08 am | One Comment

Now THIS is a pop-up. Thanks to the collaborative team, “a razor, a shiny knife” a group of unassuming – and lucky – diners enjoyed a 6-course haute cuisine luncheon served aboard NYC’s L train. …

Would You Like A View With That? Clancy’s Fishbar, Perth
May 12, 2011 – 12:10 pm | 2 Comments
clancy's interior

Don’t judge a book by its cover, right? Well, sometimes you just really want to and with Clancy’s Fishbar in Perth, Australia, we really wanted to. Take one look at the interior and you’ll …

Eat the Art: Something I Ate
May 11, 2011 – 6:45 pm | One Comment

At most galleries, touching the exhibits is strictly prohibited. At SOMETHING I ATE, that was the point – to touch, play with, and even eat the art on display. That’s because at this art meets …

Cookie Curator: Cookieboy
May 9, 2011 – 6:04 pm | One Comment
cookieboy camera

Eyeglasses, keys, feathers, a camera. Sounds more like items you’d find in your junk drawer, than delightful cookies; that is, until Cookieboy. Based in Japan, this baker/ artist extraordinaire churns out tasty works of …

Popping-Up Popsicles
May 5, 2011 – 8:59 am | No Comment

Artisan popsicles are oh-so on trend and you’ll be sure to see them popping-up – pun intended – throughout the summer in tantalizing flavors from avocado to strawberry basil to pickled green mango. And now …

Truly Mexican
May 3, 2011 – 9:04 am | No Comment

In this beautiful short video, Chef Roberto Santibanez prepares a simple salsa, while explaining how easy Mexican cooking at home is with the abundance of fresh ingredients now widely available. This enticing spot is a …

Where Cheese Reigns King: Neal’s Yard Dairy
April 26, 2011 – 8:39 am | 2 Comments

Think of cheese and it’s typically the French or Swiss that come to mind. Not the Brits. Or is it? Thanks to a growing group of talented, enthusiastic, and young artisanal cheesemakers in the UK, …

Cold Coffee Craving: One Tree Coffee Co.
April 25, 2011 – 8:46 am | One Comment

It is the perfect summer morning pick-me-up: iced coffee. Cold, refreshing, caffeinated. Pour it over ice, mix in a touch of milk, perhaps a dash of sugar and you’re ready to begin the day. Happily, …

Sommelier Extraordinaire: Nigel Tollerman
April 20, 2011 – 12:23 pm | One Comment

Spend two minutes with Nigel Tollerman and there is no doubt in your mind that this guy knows his wine. And that he loves it too. Hailing from London, Tollerman settled down in Buenos Aires, …