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Lord of the Fries: Veggie Perfection Down Under

March 11, 2010 – 11:10 pm | One Comment

Lord of the Fries is a one time revolving van turned take-out joint offering “burgers” and not surprisingly, fries, for Melbournian vegans and vegetarians alike. Their Big Mark Burger — a veggie patty topped with …

Score! El Diez, Mexico City

March 6, 2010 – 4:00 am | No Comment

Hidden away in Mexico City’s hip Condesa neighborhood, El Diez restaurant sports photos of footballers hung haphazardly on dark exposed brick walls beside postcards from Argentina. And while sitting at simple wooden tables on rickety …

The Stuff of Legends: Pastéis de Belém, Portugal

February 21, 2010 – 12:41 pm | One Comment

On the outskirts of Lisbon, in an old general store just a few hundred meters from the Atlantic coast, you’ll find a pastry shop that has inspired devotion for more than 170 years.
And for …

Mon Dieu! Poutini’s House of Poutine, Toronto

February 20, 2010 – 8:41 pm | No Comment

Like maple syrup and ice hockey, nothing says Canada more than poutine: French fried potatoes smothered in cheese curds and then topped with thick, rich gravy. And while most Canadians will argue that the very …

A Meal Worthy of a Demigod: Gilgamesh, London

February 16, 2010 – 3:20 pm | No Comment

If you want a truly epic dining experience, look no further than Gilgamesh – a lavish, cavernous and über-hip bar and restaurant nestled right in the middle of London’s stylish Camden Market.
Named for the …

Colombian Chic: Leo Cocina y Cava

February 10, 2010 – 6:13 pm | No Comment

Down an unassuming street in the La Macarena neighborhood of Bogotá, Colombia humbly sits one of the city’s sexiest dining spots: Leo Cocina y Cava. It is here that Chef Leonor Espinoza saturates Colombian comfort …

Jump on the Banh Mi Bandwagon

January 28, 2010 – 3:07 pm | No Comment

Hungry? Got 5 bucks? Curious how a baguette can taste even better than it already does? Then you need to head to New York’s Chinatown. For a Vietnamese sandwich. Banh Mi is simply a …

The Great Debate: Mexico City’s Finest Tacos

January 23, 2010 – 5:00 am | No Comment

Mexico City’s streets are a sensory overload, saturated with sights, sounds, and smells. The unmistakable old-school bright green Volkswagen bugs chug along while enticing smoky scents of roasting meats waft through the air. Street food …

Sausage Fest: Wurstküche Restaurant

January 19, 2010 – 10:29 pm | No Comment

Touted as an ‘exotic’ sausage grill, the Wurstküche Restaurant in downtown LA has quickly established a cultish following since it’s opening last year. This super popular joint features an impressive range of mouth-watering sausages from …

Wine Bar With Pizazz: Avec

December 31, 2009 – 2:26 am | One Comment

Officially, Avec is first and foremost a wine bar. Yet, a few minutes in this vibrant, energetic Chicago-based space and it’s quickly evident that it’s so much more. Set in a long, narrow honey-colored room wrapped …