Flour Vs Corn Tortillas: Which Do You Use (And When)?
There are two main kinds of tortillas and both have very different histories and culinary lives. Here are the main differences between corn and flour tortillas.
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A Green-Juice Cocktail With Fresh Kale And Mezcal
It’s hard to ignore the proliferation of juicing and its effects on our culture. While cocktails are not technically in line with that lifestyle, spirited drinks have historically kept people healthy over the past few centuries; see the cinchona bark found in a gin & tonic being used to ward off malaria, or limes preventing scurvy for sailors. Fresh…
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Fresh Fruit Drinks For Better Hydration
Summer is reason to celebrate, and we've certainly got you covered with recipes for boozy beverages. But every now and then it's important to detox so that you can-- erm-- retox. These fruity five are packed with vitamins and antioxidants. They'll keep your juices flowing until you're ready to indulge in one of these. Or…
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How To Host Your Own Blind Wine Tasting
When someone hands you a glass of wine and says, “Here, try this Cali Chardonnay,” it’s hard to be objective. Without realizing it, you’re already judging the wine based on all the Cali Chard you’ve had in the past, or what people have told you about it.That’s partly why, hands down, the best way to…
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This Biodegradable Beer Packaging Actually Feeds Marine Wildlife
The operators of Saltwater Brewery in Delray Beach, Florida, are driven by a passion for the ocean and the lifestyle that is centered around it. This passion comes through in the names of the company's beers (try the Screamin’ Reels IPA and Sea Cow Milk Stout), the brand's visual marketing and, most recently, the ecologically responsible innovation that these brewers are bringing to beer…
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The Spring Mill: A Calamansi, Honey And Cucumber Spritz
When perusing a cocktail list for the first time, you don’t tend to miss a word like calamansi. The citrus — a Southeast Asian cross between mandarin oranges and kumquats — might be common in Filipino, Malaysian and Indian cuisine, but it's seldom seen in cocktails. For Brooklyn’s casual Freek’s Mill restaurant, a newcomer to the evolving Gowanus Canal neighborhood,…
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10 Beers Perfect For Warm-Weather Sipping
With Memorial Day weekend just days away, it's officially time to fire up the grill and get ready for summer (random temperature drops be damned). So what are you drinking while you're marinating some meats in advance of a backyard dinner, or during your hours-long sun soak on the beach? Sure, you could go with a glass of…
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Does The Oxo Cold Brew Coffeemaker Really Make The Best Iced Coffee?
Like skinless franks and Mister Softee, cold brew is a summer staple. Far more than hot coffee diluted by ice cubes (don’t do that), it’s a highly caffeinated coffee concentrate, the result of steeping grounds in cold water for anywhere between 12 and 24 hours. Because hot water doesn’t come in contact with the grounds,…
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Ohio Brewers Are Optimistic About Ending State's Archaic Alcohol Limit
Ohio has proven itself on multiple occasions to be an innovative leader in the craft beer movement — the Buckeye State's brewers compete and challenge themselves, and its consumers continuously pursue palate development and beer IQ. The whole scene is really quite progressive and exciting. However, as I've mentioned recently, Ohio’s burgeoning craft brewing community has achieved its success…
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How Morley Safer Boosted America's Thirst For Red Wine
Morley Safer is retiring this week from 60 Minutes after 46 years as a correspondent on the perennially popular CBS news program. The 84-year-old has covered myriad topics, of course. But for food and drink aficionados, he should be remembered for one thing: a pair of segments in the early 1990s that, more than anything…
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Steven Soderbergh Directs You To Drink Singani 63
Steven Soderbergh’s sprawling two-part film Che could safely be pegged as one of the Oscar-winning director's biggest flops, but it did lead him into an intriguing, maybe even life-changing hobby. It was while filming the second part of the saga of Che Guevara in Bolivia that Soderbergh discovered the spirit singani, a liquor made from…
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Get To Know New Belgium, America's Pioneering Belgian-Style Brewery
New Belgium Brewing Co., which the Brewers Association ranks as the nation’s fourth-largest craft brewery by sales volume, turns 25 this spring. Jeff Lebesch and Kim Jordan, then husband and wife, started the operation from their basement in Fort Collins, Colorado, about an hour’s drive north of Denver.Lebesch was an electrical engineer who was able…
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8 Quality Bourbons, Just In Time For The Derby
The big race in Kentucky this weekend is synonymous with extravagant hats, ballsy bets and cocktails served in icy silver cups. That’s right: julep season is upon us. Time to stock up on bourbon. And why not splurge on a good craft bourbon whiskey now that so many are readily available? From Kentucky Straights to small-batch…
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How To Make Crystal-Clear Fruit Juice At Home
We’ve all drank our fair share of clumpy, pulpy juice over the years. Some of us even prefer it this way. But imagine you’re mixing juice into a fancy beverage to serve at a brunch or baby shower or backyard BBQ bash. You’d want that beverage to be as beautiful as possible, right? And have…
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Mezcal Isn't Just A Spirit, It's Spiritual
"Para consumo sacro, todo exceso es profano," reads a note — a warning, even — at the bottom of the tasting notes in a tiny bar called In Situ in Oaxaca City, Mexico. Translated, it means, "for sacred consumption; excess is profane." As I prepare to listen to the bar's owner, a native Oaxacan mezcal…
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Does Big Tequila Have It In For Small-Batch Mezcal?
On the banks of the Río Hormiga Colorada (Red Ant River), a young man named Marcos shows off his new palenque (mezcal distillery) while his son runs around the gleaming copper pot stills. Marcos is handsome with a baby face and a lean, muscular frame. His eyes are large and liquid, but there’s something aloof…
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Learn How To Easily Master The Mandoline At Home
The mandoline is an amazing kitchen tool that, while totally safe when used correctly, also scares people. It’s important to get some basics down in order to use it properly. Armed with a little knowledge, you can harness this remarkable instrument to save serious time in the kitchen and create gorgeous dishes that rival those…
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Alarming Number Of Americans Don't Understand DNA, Much Less GMOs
According to a recent study, a shocking amount of Americans weren't paying attention in science class. The University of Florida Food and Resource Economics Department recently surveyed 1,000 people on general awareness of genetically modified food and crops in order to assess how to create product labels. Assistant professor Brandon McFadden discovered some fairly alarming gaps in consumer knowledge,…
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Vegas Dining, Filipino Cuisine, Omakase: 10 Hot Topics On Food Republic
Glitzy cocktails in Vegas? Hidden speakeasies in Hong Kong? Freshly baked focaccia in Genoa? We certainly traveled the globe this week at Food Republic. On the home front, we grilled steaks and chops in preparation for Memorial Day weekend, tested out five of the culinary world's newest products and debated issues like the proposed $15…
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How To Buy Fresh Scallops Like You Know What You're Doing
It’s easy to whip up tender scallops in a matter of minutes. Pair ’em with a glass of white wine and you’ve got the perfect start to a summer evening. First, however, you’ve got to make sure you score the very best bivalves on offer at your local fishmonger. Just remember these four terms: firm, dry, U/10,…
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This Week In Crimes Against Mexican Food
All Mexican food ever did to you was satisfy and delight you, with its delicious meats, crunchy vegetables, flavor-packed sauces, multitasking tortillas and all manner of cheese, sour cream, cilantro and lime, ensuring that no moment of your experience is bland. So why are we being such unabashed jerks to a cuisine that never did us wrong?…
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Filipino Food Primer: 11 Essential Dishes And Ingredients
The Philippines is perhaps best known for its scenic coastlines. Look at any “World’s Best Beaches” list and you’ll find one (or more) sandy stretch from this beautiful, if far-flung, archipelago.Far less famous, but equally intriguing, is the country's vibrant cuisine.Restaurateur Nicole Adrienne Ponseca has dedicated her career to attracting greater attention to the flavors of her Filipino…
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Junk Food Attack! 10 Deep-Fried Snacks For A Crunchy Good Time
It's Sunday, treat yourself! We've gathered 10 of our favorite deep-fried snacks in one convenient place for you to practice your possibly-dormant Fry Daddy skills. We've noticed folks tend to shun fried foods in the spring, then kiss and make up as soon as it gets hot. So whip up a brew snack for your…
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How To Keep Fish From Sticking To The Grill
If you've ever grilled fish, you've likely scraped mangled fish off a grill at some point. There's no better reminder that steak is sturdy and fish is delicate. We have the information you need to keep fish from sticking to the grill. Clean the grill (only really clean it)We all know that a little bit…
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Hack Of The Day: Clean Your Grill With Two Things In Your Kitchen Right Now
We're practically a week deep into Grilling Month, so if you haven't scrubbed the 8-month-old, burned-then-frozen crust off your grates yet, now would be the time. But say you can't find the grill brush, or the one you have is so choked with burned-then-frozen crap that cleaning it would take a lot more time than…
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3 Ways To Light Your Grill: Charcoal Briquettes Vs. Lump Charcoal Vs. Wood
In the world of backyard grilling, no group is as swift and merciless as the charcoal lobby. Whisper the word “propane” enough times and your own personal Barbecue Action Committee will show up at your back door, dragging Weber domes on wheels and clutching crinkly brown-paper sacks of sooty wood. Gas, to these guys, is…
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25 Killer Side Dishes For Memorial Day Weekend
Hopefully you've got your meat-grilling plan all figured out for this epic weekend of cooking outside. If not, good thing it's Grilling Month at Food Republic and we're just bursting at the seams with juicy, tender, flavorful and yes, slightly charred ideas. Once the beast is off the grill, it's the sides' time to shine.…
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NYC Is In The Midst Of An Omakase Craze. Here's Why You Should Care.
New York City is home to many of the country’s most expensive restaurants. Big-name chefs like Daniel Boulud, Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Thomas Keller operate fine-dining establishments with extravagant tasting menus that make use of the highest-quality ingredients. But in recent months, it’s not these types of restaurants that have had diners clamoring for reservations far…
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Restaurateurs React To New York's $15 Minimum Wage With All 5 Stages Of Grief
Out of earshot of diners, in the back rooms, walk-ins, and late-night bars frequented by leaders of the New York restaurant community, the anguish and anxiety is palpable. Voices are raised and hands are thrown in the air, as the reality of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s sweeping new minimum-wage law begins to set in. In April,…
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How To Make A French Charcuterie Platter
Here's the fourth and final part of Around the World in Four Spreads. So far we've given you the Italian antipasti, the Mediterranean mezze and the Korean Banchan. Now it's time to tackle the classic French charcuterie platter. One of the great things about the French charcuterie platter is its simplicity. Take various types of cured meats, pâté,…
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How (And Why) To Avoid Talking About Your Food Intolerance
We talk about food sensitivities way too much. I say this as the owner of one. Which one? Who the hell cares? Avoiding whatever it is has become second nature, as much of an impediment to my daily life as avoiding physical contact with my airplane tray table or an ascending flock of recently fed pigeons. Under…
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What's New In The Vegan World? A Mission To Mars, Among Other Things
Vegan trends are only getting more newsworthy, and not just banana peels and avocado pits and wearing pineapple leather (remember: consuming edible organic matter is always better than composting). Around the world, more people are cutting animal products of all kinds from their menus and diets and finding new ways to nourish themselves with plants. Let’s take a look…
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Rabbit, Detroit Pizza, Asian Food In Paris: 10 Hot Topics On Food Republic
Food Republic's the name and breaking boundaries and unveiling unlikely goodness everywhere is the game this week. Sure, rabbit is a delicacy, but it's also loaded with calcium and protein, so it's good for you. You've heard of thin-crust New York pizza, and you've heard of deep-dish Chicago pizza; now get ready for the rectangular,…
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Here's Everything You Need To Know For Grilling Crisp, Delicious Sausages
This weekend is the most important sausage-grilling fest of the year, excluding Oktoberfest and National Grilled Sausages Day. Yes, Labor Day Weekend is prime barbecue season. And we're hunting tubesteaks.Personally, I like to poach sausages in a little beer, then throw them on a super-hot grill — the less time they spend on it, the…
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Vegans Are, Once Again, Getting Everyone Else In A Tizzy
Veganism has long had an unfriendly stigma, to say the least. However, many omnivores are easing their toes into the pool by dining at the growing number of vegetarian restaurants and adopting the vegan-before-6 p.m. routine. But the creator of this healthy diet, the famed sort-of vegan and former New York Times columnist Mark Bittman, jumped ship from his plant-based…
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Step Up Your Holiday Party Game: Make Your Own Mousse, Pâté And Rillettes
Food Republic’s column Ask Your Butcher seeks to answer FAQs in the world of butchery. Ethically minded butcher Bryan Mayer has opened butcher shops and restaurants and has trained butchers in the U.S. and abroad. He helped develop the renowned butcher-training program at Fleisher’s. Today, he consults with farmers, butchers, chefs and anyone else who will listen. In each column,…
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Why You Should Be Eating More Rabbit (Recipes Included)
Food Republic’s column Ask Your Butcher seeks to answer FAQs in the world of butchery. Ethically minded butcher Bryan Mayer has opened butcher shops and restaurants and has trained butchers in the U.S. and abroad. He helped develop the renowned butcher-training program at Fleisher’s, where he was recently named director of education. In each column, Mayer tackles a pressing issue…
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Here's The Food And Drink Lineup For San Francisco's 2016 Outside Lands Festival
San Francisco’s Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival blends local food and drinks with music, art and comedy. Headliners for this year's totally sold-out festivities in historic Golden Gate Park from August 5-7 include Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem, Lionel Richie, Lana Del Rey and Chance the Rapper, among others. Just as impressive, however, are the menu…
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New Investing Rules Could Be Good For Restaurants, Food Trucks
Venture capitalists and other wealthy investors have been a major boon to high-tech and forward-thinking food startups; traditional restaurants not so much. However, new federal regulations that go into effect this week should make it a lot easier for restaurateurs to raise money, according to CNBC.The new rules, enacted as part of the Obama administration's JOBS Act, are…
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Why You Soon Will Crave Detroit-Style Pizza (And Where To Find It)
I grew up outside of Detroit, which means I understand certain little-known facts of life (Ohio is the worst, God hates the Lions) and about food (Detroit makes a far better corned beef sandwich than New York, Vernors pop will cure just about any physical ailment, and Detroit makes the best pan pizza in the…
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Why Amazon Is Joining The Generic Brand Bandwagon
Back in college, we used to buy this cheap, ultra-caffeinated, citrus-flavored soft drink called Kick. A big part of the fun of the stuff was its chintzy, over-the-top packaging, including a zippy lightning-bolt logo and glaring, tongue-in-cheek warning label: "Do not taunt, provoke or aggravate this product." Also: It provided ample fuel for wee-hour study sessions or, more likely, impromptu marathons of The Simpsons. My roommate drank six…
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Talking Food Magazines, Solo Dining With Monocle 24 Radio's The Menu
The radio and podcast division of Monocle features a weekly food show, “The Menu,” that addresses the culinary world’s topics du jour and includes interviews and on-location reports with key chefs and figures. It’s smart, provocative radio, and Food Republic is honored to join Monocle in promoting “The Menu.” The latest episode catches up with…
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8 Ways To Celebrate Wild Salmon Season Tonight
Let's celebrate the start of wild salmon season! More than 90 percent of the wild salmon harvested in the United States comes from Alaska, so no matter which variety you come across, you can guarantee it will be delicious in these easy, healthy recipes. Keep an eye out for sockeye, king, keta and coho varieties,…
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Behold: Babu Ji's Indian Jewish Bagel Mashup
Beloved modern Indian bistro Babu Ji is a must-visit for lovers of all things chili and spice, named for "what we New Yorkers might call the mayor of the block." Well, if it's the mayor of a New York City block you're talking about, he's going to need an egg and cheese bagel sandwich befitting of…
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How To Buy The Best Burger Meat At Your Grocery Store
If you live in New York City, it can cost up to $20 for a decent restaurant burger. Why bother when you can find quality burger meat at your local grocery store and grill your own at home? We asked Jamie Schweid, president of the venerable Schweid & Sons family-run beef business, which began selling…
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Picky Eaters, Summery Wine, Vietnamese Cafés: 10 Hot Topics On Food Republic
Are you an adult? Do you consider yourself a picky eater? If you replied "yes" to both questions, we've got some strong-minded thoughts for you. Non-picky eaters, on the other hand, can take solace in any one of our articles this week detailing such culinary delights as hot chicken, lemon spring peas, Portuguese cuisine and newspapers. Wait…
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All The News You Can Eat! Chef Victor Albisu Is Making A Meal Out Of Real Newspapers
[embedImage=https://www.foodrepublic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Del-Campo17983-cropped-700x956.jpg] Of all the unusual ingredients that chefs are cooking with these days, this one probably tops them all. Today at noon, Victor Albisu, chef of the popular South American–themed restaurant Del Campo in Washington, D.C., is serving up a special nine-course menu, featuring bits of actual newspaper in every bite."I don't know if it's the strangest thing I've…
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5 Ways To Savor Soft-Shell Crabs Right Now
It's time for one of our favorite seasonal specialties! Brush up on the basics of prepping and cooking soft-shell crabs and dive into any of the recipes below. And heck, because the season's so short we included a few recipes that would benefit from a fried soft-shell crab instead of whatever crab was listed when…
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Kris Morningstar's Charcuterie Board Is One Lucky Piece Of Wood
So you're in Los Angeles and craving charcuterie, eh? Well, you lucked out this time. In a health-conscious, Mexican and Korean cuisine-driven city that's not exactly known for restaurants specializing in the age-old European practice of preserving fatty meats and livers, chef Kris Morningstar is proudly sourcing pig blood. Foie gras, too — the ban's over!…
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The Online Reservations War Heats Up: NYC-Based Reserve Launches Instant Booking Service
We’ve spoken time and time again about how making prime-time reservations at popular restaurants in major cities is harder than ever these days. Want to book an 8 p.m. table at your new neighborhood hot spot in NYC? Chances are you’ll need to wait a month or two. Between the small physical spaces of some of…
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Why You Should Save The Date For NYC's Billion Oyster Party
Food festivals are a dime a dozen these days, and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find ones that not only serve high-quality and diverse food, but also benefit a worthwhile cause. Enter New York City’s third annual Billion Oyster Party, to be held this year on the evening of Thursday, May 19, at Pioneer Works…
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What Is Neurogastronomy?
There's a fascinating article in the New Republic — not to be confused with the equally fascinating Food Republic — about acclaimed British chef Heston Blumenthal and the modernist fare at his newly remodeled Fat Duck restaurant in England. The stuff he's serving these days isn't geared just toward your taste buds but basically to all of your senses…
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The Hottest New Tomato Is A Really Old Tomato
Remember the saying about how "they just don't make 'em the way they used to?" So it goes with the once illustrious New Jersey tomato — the former standard-bearer for how tomatoes should taste and whose stature has sadly diminished in modern times thanks to mechanized farming and long-distance shipping, which have combined to yield a more durable,…
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Mexico Meets Charleston: Deconstructing Sean Brock's Salsa Sampler At Minero
Minero in Charleston, South Carolina, is just one of the restaurants in acclaimed chef Sean Brock’s growing empire. This casual Mexican eatery recently expanded to accommodate the crowds who habitually wait (no reservations are accepted) for a spot where the silverware is kept in the tables’ drawers, a taco can include fried catfish and the…
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Impossible Foods Launching Incredibly Meat-Like Vegan Burger
Long ago, plant-based culinary developers Impossible Foods casually announced they'd be manufacturing a meatless burger that would change the world. As dubious as that claim once sounded, this July, with the endorsement of musician Questlove and notable chef and burger manifesto-writer David Chang, the patty that allegedly "bleeds plant blood" (more on that later) debuts for all the…
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Derby Day Hangover? Turn A Corner With 12 Brunch Recipes For Winners
I had an excellent Derby Day, ended up at an awesome party, made a bunch of new friends and...well, there's a good deal of red wine on my shirt, some julep in my ear and someone threw a lawn chair over a fence while roaring "Hoppertunity!" In his underwear.The good news for everyone who attended…
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Regional Mexican Cuisine, A-Maíz-Ing Tortillas, Mezcal: 10 Hot Topics On Food Republic
Happy Holy Frijoles Week! Mexican food is more than just tacos and rice and beans, so we delved into the complex cuisine that we all know and love. We found our favorite places to dine in Denver and Queens, New York, learned about all the different type of beans, decided which taco reigns supreme and…
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Get To Know Mexican Desserts With Pastry Chef Pichet Ong
New York pastry chef Pichet Ong grew up in Thailand, Hong Kong and Singapore and has toured the world extensively in search of the best things to eat.When it comes to Mexican postres in America, desserts such as tres leches, churros and flan often come to mind. They can be found everywhere, even in non-Mexican…
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I Have A Soft Spot For A Hard-Shell Taco
On the menu, it's called the "gringo," and it has all the familiar markings: ground beef, shredded yellow cheese and, most tellingly, a crunchy hard tortilla.No self-respecting Mexican would go for some corny hard-shell taco like this, particularly one filled with ground beef. 'Tis the antithesis of auténtico. It's hardly even a taco — it's…
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A Real, Live Child Reviews Her NYC Fine-Dining Experience
Alexia had the opportunity to attend a dinner last week as part of Kid's Table, hosted by chef Claus Meyer. The younger sister of Food Republic's associate editor George Embiricos, Alexia recently turned 13 years old. Here's her (unedited) take on the experience.Last Tuesday, my friend and I had the amazing opportunity of dining at one of New York…
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7 Ideas For Dinner: Fritters
Let's hear it for crispy fried things around the world! A great deep-fried bite is something anyone from devout carnivore to cheese-fiend to vegan can all enjoy. Plus, the term "fritter" is really all-encompassing, and can include any combination of something, batter and hot oil, so take your pick from 7 diverse crunchy dishes to…
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A Chicago Tribune Reporter Is Eating Tacos Every Day Of May
The Chicago Tribune’s Nick Kindelsperger has just embarked on an unintentional taco cleanse, just in time for Holy Frijoles Week at Food Republic!Upon realizing that he and his wife had dined on the beautiful invention that is the taco for four consecutive nights, the taco-loving reporter, editor and blogger of tacos decided to make this a trend for the…
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Why Is The U.S. Government Hassling French Cheesemakers?
Christine Haughney covers corruption and criminal behavior as part of the Zero Point Zero Production series Food Crimes.It was going to be the crowning addition to Thanksgiving cheese plates throughout the New York area. Last fall, venerable NYC retailer Murray’s Cheese ordered coveted cheeses aged by the French affineur Pascal Beillevaire to deliver to customers…
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Inside Taco Bell's Crunchy, Cheesy Innovations Lab
Taco Bell is used to being the butt of jokes. As far back as 1998, The Onion was mocking the fast-food chain with an article titled “Taco Bell's Five Ingredients Combined in Totally New Way,” which satirically bragged about the invention of the Grandito, “with its ground beef on top of the cheese but under…
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In Defense Of Making Tortillas With Masa Harina
There are few better ways to get excited for taco night than picking up a sack of masa harina — the lime-cured corn flour that is a staple of Mexican cooking — busting out the tortilla press and churning out a couple of dozen fresh discs. But wait! Are you actually making fresh tortillas, or is…
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Jorge Gaviria Has A-Maíz-Ing Plans For America's Tortillas
[embedImage=https://www.foodrepublic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Jorge-Gaviria-50-Edit-FINAL-web-700x467.jpg] The quest to make great Mexican food starts with great corn. But sourcing great corn is harder than it sounds. Jorge Gaviria knows this better than anyone. A few years ago, noting the poor quality of tortillas in Mexican restaurants this side of the border, the Miami native and former New York City line…
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Home Cooking: Why Chicago Will Crush It At This Year's James Beard Awards
The hometown crowd was shocked during last year's James Beard Awards in Chicago, when Cleveland's Jonathon Sawyer took the title of Best Chef: Great Lakes, upstaging his fellow finalists — all Chicago-based — on their own turf. But here’s the good news, Chi-Town: This year, it’s in the bag. That’s because all five finalists dwell in the Second…
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Welcome To Holy Frijoles Week, A Celebration Of Mexican Food And Drink!
If you pay much attention to American politics these days, you might come away with an unsettling perception of U.S.-Mexico relations. Republican presidential candidates Ted Cruz and Donald Trump have taken a harsh tone toward our neighbors to the south, especially with regard to Mexican immigrants. Cruz has proposed massive deportations. Trump wants to build a frickin' wall to keep…
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The Early History Of Ketchup Has Nothing To Do With Tomato
Have you ever wondered about the origins of ketchup? Despite being intrinsically linked to America, ketchup was not invented in the United States.
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Southern Charmer: Going Back Of House At Husk Nashville
[embed=https://www.youtube.com/embed/AvwdaU35G54]Dining out is like a sport these days. What's the toughest reservation, who's the hot new chef, what's in season — you practically need a scorecard to play along. But the backbone of every restaurant is its cooks, and while you're in the buzzy dining room of the coolest spots, there's a team sweating through…
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Alberto Alessi Talks 3-D Printing, Solar Ovens, Poetry
The private dining room at Del Posto is like a womb, an opulent mahogany-clad enclave neatly removed from the noise of the main floor. One wall peers in on the restaurant’s spectacular wine cellar, the wall of bottle punts framed by the room’s layered dark wood. The sideboards are adorned with silver ice buckets with chilled…
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This Cooking-Show Parody Says "Food Doesn't Have To Be Interesting...Just Edible"
“Fast, reliable, cheap” is how cook (don’t mistake him for a chef) Trev Daley describes his masterpieces, like frozen chicken fingers and nachos with fake cheese and salsa.In the “Cooks” edition of “This Is That,” a series created by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, preparations of barbecue wings, burgers, and crudité are paired with classical music…
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The Oklahoma City Thunder Is America's Best Hope For Free Tacos
Back on May 16, when the NBA's Oklahoma City Thunder rolled into Oakland, California, and defeated the heavily favored Golden State Warriors, 108-102, in the home team's own building, the victorious visitors had no idea of the hope they would bring to countless Americans.Not just Thunder fans, mind you, but fans of free tacos all…
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We Tested 5 Of The Culinary World's Newest Products
So you’ve been saving up and want to stock your kitchen with some state-of-the-art appliances. First, allow us to compliment you on having your priorities in order. But where to begin? Our Tested column series is a pretty good place to start. Basically, we get the equipment and test it for quality and value so you don’t…
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An Ice Cream Company Wants You To Stop Netflix Cheating On Your Significant Other
You’ve done it, your significant other has done it, and you know your friends have done it. We’re talking about Netflix adultery, a crime more heinous than spilling spoilers that could break any relationship. One U.K.-based ice cream company is here to end the betrayal.Cornetto, also known as the muse for director Edgar Wright’s so-called Cornetto…
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10 Burger Secrets From The Food Republic Grilling Gods
Food Republic’s third annual Grilling Month may have come and gone, but grilling season remains in full force as the official start of summer fast approaches. In order to refresh your backyard barbecue knowledge, we revisit 10 burger secrets from this year’s almighty Grilling Gods (and a Goddess). Interviews with each of them brought us…
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Photos: Andy Ricker And Kenichi Tajima's Harlem EatUp! Dinner
The second Harlem EatUp! festival took place this past weekend in one of New York City's most up-and-coming food neighborhoods, and we sent photographer Clay Williams to capture one of the guest chef dinners. Andy Ricker of Pok Pok fame made the trip up to Harlem to cook alongside Kenichi Tajima at his Mountain Bird,…
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Win Tickets To Anthony Bourdain's 2016 North American Tour
Seeing Anthony Bourdain live is like having a beer with the guy you've gotten to know over the years on TV. The star of CNN's Parts Unknown, which is produced by Food Republic parent company Zero Point Zero, is heading out on another North American tour this fall, beginning with a gig at Boston's Symphony Hall…
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Follow Our Instagram To See What Dale Talde Is Eating In Hong Kong
Soft shell crab slider, avocado & lime on toasted brioche! @_bibandtucker_ #FRTakeover @rootnbonenyc @sarsaparillaclub @chefmcinnis @chefjanineboothA photo posted by Food Republic (@foodrepublic) on May 16, 2016 at 12:44pm PDT Now is a great time to make Food Republic a part of your regular Instagram routine. Our chef friends and contributors travel the world, bringing us stunning images of…
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Tested: Turn Fruit Into Frozen Dessert In 20 Minutes With The Cuisinart Fruit Scoop. Bananas!
When reading the spec sheet for Cuisinart’s Fruit Scoop, it’s hard for the mind not to wander back to biblical times. After all, any machine that claims to turn humble fruit into a fully formed ice cream analog in just under 20 minutes is treading dangerously close to "water into wine" territory.Before trying my hand…
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The History Of Instant Ramen Is More Twisted Than You Think
We’ve all come to associate instant ramen with the high-speed, low-budget (read: broke) lifestyle of college students. A package of Cup Noodles is most commonly seen next to a textbook in a dorm room, about to be microwaved, late at night. But was this the original intention of its inventor — to create a massively…
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This Mugaritz Clothing Line Is The Ultimate Food-Fashion Mashup
Want to wear your food in the chicest way possible? A new Spanish collaboration is here to help you.Michelin-starred San Sebastián restaurant Mugaritz and fashion brand Loreak Mendian have joined forces to make delicate prints inspired by the restaurant's exquisite dishes. The line features three prints on men's and women's shirts, dresses, skirts and even men's swim trunks…
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How Oregano Can Help Fight Climate Change (And Improve A Cow's Diet)
A Danish scientist may have figured out a way to lessen the amount of methane released into the atmosphere, and it involves a fragrant herb, according to NPR.Kai Grevsen, a senior researcher at Aarhus University in Denmark, found that oregano contains an essential oil that “can kill some of the bacteria in the cow’s rumen that…
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Tested: The Philips Pasta Maker, A Neater Alternative
I make fresh pasta quite often. That is to say, I generously flour my floors, countertops, pants and shirt, cabinet doors, and if he’s nearby, my dog. There are usually globs of tacky dough clinging to the refrigerator handle. Bits of air-dried noodle smashed into my hair and floorboard grouting are not uncommon. This may…
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Hungary Shocks Home Crowd, Wins European Bocuse D'Or
Eurovision is one of the world’s most-watched events. The long-running annual television program features member nations of the European Broadcasting Union duking it out for the best original song performed live. This American Idol-meets-Olympics-like phenomenon attracts hundreds of millions of often rowdy, passionate viewers, and it is the closest parallel I can make to the…
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How Craft Beer Is Winning The U.S. Presidential Race
Presidential candidates aren’t reaching the common folk with a glass of Bud anymore. They’re pouring themselves a pint of whatever’s local and craft instead. According to The Atlantic, politicians are grabbing the craft brews as “a way of connecting with a much broader set of voters.” From photos of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton…
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Get To Know New York Bakery, Manhattan's Hush-Hush Taco Gem, Before It's Gone
“Hello, my friend.”This is how Harrison Jwa Hoon Kim greets all his regular customers at the compact New York Bakery on West 29th Street. But don’t let the name fool you. Kim isn’t slinging baked breads, muffins or cakes. Instead he and his wife, Young Shin Han Kim, are dishing out spicy chile de árbol salsa,…
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A Mother's Day Gift Guide For Food- And Wine-Loving Mommas
Gifts for mom aren’t like other gifts. For the woman who brought you into this world, this present needs to be thoughtful, refined and personal. Anyone can buy a stand mixer or a gift card to a fancy bistro, but what little token of appreciation is perfectly suited for your mom?Specificity is difficult, but the below…
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Chefs Clean Up Real Nice For The James Beard Awards
On his walk down the red carpet outside the Lyric Opera of Chicago, New York chef Marcus Samuelsson is wearing an equally red jacket. "I bought this blazer at a store downtown — it’s Yves Saint Laurent," says Samuelsson, whose stunning outfit also includes a black tie, black trousers, a pair of white sneakers and an old vest that once belonged…
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A Big Night For Mezcal: Del Maguey's Ron Cooper Is A James Beard Award Winner
[embedImage=https://www.foodrepublic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/RonCooper2-700x559.jpg] With a single hand, Ron Cooper expertly balances his clay copita atop a flute of celebratory bubbles. "Champagne and mezcal go together so great," he says.The founder of Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal, who is widely credited with popularizing the smoky Mexican spirit in America, has just appeared in the press room after being named…
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Recipes (66)
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Sage And Arugula Pesto Recipe
Liz Neumark of The Sylvia Center at Katchkie Farm in upstate New York teaches children how to grow, harvest and prepare healthy, natural, local food. Sylvia's Table, their just-released cookbook, is full of the Center's greatest hits. This variation on pesto incorporates peppery arugula and earthy, herbal sage for a fresh, simple sauce you'll slather…
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Dead Easy: Pork Ribs With Palm Caramel
Brendan Collins is executive chef of Birch, Larry’s, and the Corner Door in Los Angeles and just published a spectacular volume of so-called “dude food” that’s so much more than burgers, bacon and beer. Prepare for large volumes of meat, simple and delicious vegetable preparations, and superb composed entrées, like these ribs with a quick and…
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Spaghetti With Brussels Sprouts And Pancetta Cream
With all the diet-centric cookbooks out these days, can't we all just have a little fat and carbs and leave it all behind? Yes, we can! Grab a copy of food writer and blogger Andie Mitchell's Eating in the Middle and redefine what a balanced diet means. Besides, it's not a really good recipe if…
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Honey-Glazed Figs With Lemon Ricotta
If you’ve ever wandered around the Portland Farmers Market, you know the pure product glory that inspired market board member, food writer and recipe developer Ellen Jackson’s new cookbook. Portland Farmers Market Cookbook is full of stories and photos that will make you want to reach for a fresh bunch of something and pay tribute to…
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LUCKYRICE At Home: How To Make Hawaiian Tuna Poke
Ready for some of the best tuna poke this side of the mainland? Hit up the LUCKYRICE Festival, which kicks off in New York on June 2. In the meantime, enjoy founder Danielle Chang's killer poke recipe from her recent cookbook.One of Hawaii’s favorite fast foods, ready-made poke is available at most local delis. When we were on…
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Dragon Fruit Shake Recipe
Vietnamese-Australian chef and TV host Luke Nguyen's new cookbook, The Food Of Vietnam, is an impressive, thick tome of first-hand tales and history, and of course, beautifully photographed dishes. All your favorite Vietnamese food lies within, plus a few extras you never saw coming (unless of course you're from Vietnam). But you really need to…
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Tarte Flambée With Summer Squash Recipe
If there's one simple French dish you master, let it be tarte flambée. This traditional Alsatian recipe from Chef Michael Toscano of New York City's Montmartre restaurant features crispy bits of fatty bacon called lardons, plus sweet, seasonal summer squash, caramelized onions and tangy crème fraîche. It's a savory treat not to be missed.Says the…
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Spicy Pickled Okra Is The Perfect Compliment For Grilled Meat
With all the amazing meat fresh off the grill during Food Republic's Grilling Month, you may need a crunchy, sharp pickled bite to cut the richness and fat and complement the sweetness of barbecue sauce. Cooking Light magazine's new cookbook, Pick Fresh, is a collection of simple preparations of seasonal vegetables. Once summer okra start…
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Grilled Sweet & Spicy Pickles Recipe
World champion pitmaster Chris Lilly makes us wish we lived in Alabama, where he heads the grill at Decatur's Big Bob Gibson's Bar-B-Cue. His new book, Fire and Smoke: A Pitmaster's Secrets is full of the knowledge you'll need to finish first in this season-long grilling contest. Yup, it's a contest. Win it with something really innovative,…
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Surf 'N Turf: Scallop Skewers With Chorizo
Southern French cuisine is known for its inimitable blend of rustic ingredients and elegant presentations, tried-and-true technique, effortless inventiveness and above all, deliciousness. British chef, author and caterer Nina Parker has a rock-solid foundation in all things French cooking, and her new recipe collection, The South of France Cookbook, is a testament and love letter to…
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Cook It Basque: Spinach And Goat Cheese Croquetas
The Basque country of Northern Spain is one of the most celebrated culinary regions in the world. With deceptively simple, rustic dishes created from humble, high-quality produce and local ingredients like eggs, olive oil, salt cod, cheese and bread (to say nothing of the jamòn), this is one part of the world where you're guaranteed to…
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Portable Feast: Tuna And White Bean Salad
Nothing attracts lunch envy like a glass jar of something colorful and healthy or a beautifully balanced salad. Take your lovely lunch along wherever you go with The Portable Feast, the newest recipe collection from food writer and recipe developer Jeanne Kelley. If you squeeze fresh lemon over this salad just before eating it, it…
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Wrap It Up: How To Make Duck Dumplings
Eating close to nature has never been more popular. Except, well, back when we ate close to nature because that’s where food came from. Shun the supermarket tonight and hit the land and sea for the freshest food known to mankind with the award-winning culinary team of John Ash and James Fraioli.These dumplings can be…
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Balsamic Red Cabbage, Bacon And Avocado Slaw
Here's the silver lining to allergy-friendly food: It's really easy to prepare and enjoy! Invite everyone (yes, everyone) to the table with chef/blogger Heather Christo's new cookbook, Pure Delicious. If it's an allergen to anyone, it's off the table (but you'd never know it!) This crunchy, sweet, and salty combination is a fresh take on…
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Ham And Gruyère Waffle Tartines Recipe
A tartine can be a slice of bread simply topped with butter and preserves, or it can be a more elaborate open-faced sandwich. (Leave it to the French to give even the humblest foods such a charming name.) This recipe employs waffles as the bread and combines the free-spirited toplessness of a tartine sandwich with…
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Pan-Seared Chicken Livers With Risotto Sartù
This recipe comes via Executive Chef Michele Baldacci of acclaimed Brooklyn restaurant Locanda Vini e Olii.At Locanda Vini e Olii, we cannot stress enough the importance of quality ingredients. Tuscan cuisine is so simple, usually only consisting of 4-5 ingredients. It's about cooking things simply and properly, and letting the ingredients speak for themselves. Use…
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Osso Buco With Saffron Risotto Recipe
Russell Norman's recently published cookbook, Polpo, may be named for his London restaurant (which is named after the Italian word for octopus), but there are many more recipes to be had. We were compelled to try out a recipe that combines creamy, earthy saffron risotto with the classic slow-braised veal shanks known as osso buco.…
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Grilled Pork T-Bones With BBQ Butter Recipe
World-renowned pro pitmaster and chef Melissa Cookston's new cookbook, Smokin' in the Boys' Room, is exactly what you need to freshen up your grilling repertoire before prime season hits. She's a 3-time world champion, you know. From the cuts of meat you want to eat to sides, marinades and her own time-tested techniques, don't break…
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Portland Produce: Radish, Mâche And Arugula Salad
If you've ever wandered around the Portland Farmers Market, you know the pure product glory that inspired market board member, food writer and recipe developer Ellen Jackson's new cookbook. Portland Farmers Market Cookbook is full of stories and photos that will make you want to reach for a fresh bunch of something and pay tribute to…
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Eggs Benedict BLT With Avocado-Tomato Relish Recipe
Ah, the Southern life. Whenever we feel the need for ultimate comfort recipes we turn to Southern Living magazine's new Feel Good Food cookbook. This recipe for an Eggs Benedict BLT sure sounds like it'll make us feel good, but let's enjoy it for brunch just to make sure. Remember that time you were trying to choose between the Eggs…
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Juicy Fruit: How To Make A Lychee Cake
India's famous desserts have won worldwide acclaim. In addition to positively unapologetic quantities of butter and sugar, the Subcontinent's sweets feature spices, seasonings and homegrown fruits and nuts that make cookbook author Chetna Makan's new collection shine. When I was a child, my dad would bring home bunches of fresh lychees whenever they were in season. I…
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Grilled Pear, Roast Beef And Blue Cheese Sandwiches Recipe
Know what's fun? Tweed jackets and gin and tonics. Know what's even more fun? Justifying both with The Preppy Cookbook, a fun little tome of homestyle classics, party snacks, better bar food and the cocktails you need to know how to make if you're going to wear that ascot all over the place. First up, a…
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Hoppin' Rad: How To Make Fried Frog Legs
Eating close to nature has never been more popular. Except, well, back when we ate close to nature because that’s where food came from. Shun the supermarket tonight and hit the land and sea for the freshest food known to mankind with the award-winning culinary team of John Ash and James Fraioli. This simple recipe is…
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How To Make The Vegetable Butcher's Shiitake "Bacon" Pizza
If the only thing keeping you from eating more vegetables in interesting ways is not owning chef and former Eataly vegetable butcher Cara Mangini's new cookbook, you're in luck — it's out and it's awesome. Fresh produce shines front and center in this inventive collection of recipes, so pick up a chef's knife and get chopping.…
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Perfect Pasta: Fettuccine And Asparagus Al Burro
While the American South may be the acclaimed master of all things meat, there’s no excuse for passing on the produce. From picnic sides and pickles to fresh garden salads, soups and desserts, the fruit and vegetable bounty of the South is beautifully represented in The Southern Vegetable Book, a new collection from author, writer and TV personality…
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Italian Baked Vegetables With Breadcrumbs
Check out this fantastic new Italian cookbook, brought to you by longtime Food Republic contributor Katie Parla and photographer Kristina Gill. Shaped by 2,000 years of history, the cuisine of Rome is both distinctly Italian and its own creature entirely. Explore dishes that are rustic yet refined, hearty yet produce-heavy and simple in the best possible…
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Simply Shellfish: Basque-Style Rice With Cockles
New York City restaurant Txikito, run by chefs Alexandra Raij and Eder Montero, is an ode to the phenomenal food of Spain’s famed Basque region. Whip up a few of their specialties at home with the help of The Basque Book, and you’ll never throw a party without pintxos again! I used to like going to the…
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Grilled Fig Sandwiches With Roasted Pistachio Pesto Recipe
Earthbound Farm co-founder Myra Goodman, along with her daughter Marea, recently released Straight From The Earth, a cookbook of wholesome vegan recipes. If you're jumping on the veggie-loading bandwagon, this is a cookbook you'll need in your kitchen arsenal. Take this sweet and savory grilled fig sandwich for a spin come lunchtime. Wow! Just wow. This…
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Grilled Veal Chops With Chanterelle Mushroom Stroganoff
Award-winning chefs Greg Denton and Gabrielle Quiñónez Denton are the chef-owners of the much-beloved Ox Restaurant in Portland, Oregon. With a focus on the live-fire and asador cooking traditions of Central and South America, their new cookbook, Around the Fire, is a must-have for grillmasters of any level or walk of life. Some people love veal for its…
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Risotto Balls With Leek, Thyme And Fennel Seeds
Southern French cuisine is renowned for its inimitable blend of rustic ingredients and elegant presentations, tried-and-true technique, effortless inventiveness and above all, deliciousness. British chef, author and caterer Nina Parker has a rock-solid foundation in all things French cooking, and her new recipe collection, The South of France Cookbook, is a testament and love letter…
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French Fare: Salmon And Spinach Crêpes
Buttery in flavor and delicate in texture, crêpes are paper thin, soft, pancake-like wrappers that are the ideal vessel for both sweet and savory fillings. Like my mother, I more often use crêpes for savory fillings, like this salmon-spinach one, but they are just as delicious when reheated in a little butter and sugar, folded,…
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Leftover Makeover: Seared Croissant With Honey Butter
New York City restaurant Txikito, run by chefs Alexandra Raij and Eder Montero, is an ode to the phenomenal food of Spain’s famed Basque region. Whip up a few of their specialties at home with the help of The Basque Book, and you’ll never throw a party without pintxos again! One person’s lifeless, dry croissant is a…
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Sweet And Savory Waffled Sausage Patties Recipe
And now, a book that needs no introduction: Will It Waffle? Chefs, Food Republic editors, home cooks and general food enthusiasts are pretty much obsessed with the waffle. And rightly so. If you have a waffle maker, and you should, there are 53 recipes waiting to be made in that magical machine. Answer the age-old question —…
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Salmon, Prawn And Tuna Kebabs Recipe
Italy has 20 regions, each home to a unique and delicious cuisine. Culinary instructor and cookbook author Katie Caldesi's book, The Italian Cookery Course, is a compilation of 400 of Italy's best recipes from simple to very complex. For this recipe, use three kinds of fresh fish and a citrusy touch for an unforgettable grilled…
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Salmon Baked In Cream With Sweet Bay, Thyme And Dill Recipe
Award-winning food educator and cookbook author Jennifer McGruther's The Nourished Kitchen not only teaches how to prepare wholesome, nourishing foods, but also encourages a mindful approach cooking and a celebration of old-world culinary traditions. But don't think that means these highly nutritious recipes are for dieters: this salmon in cream sauce is about as satisfying as…
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Now Baking: Gingered Rhubarb Crostata
Dig into this collection of recipes from the historical barn restaurant of Wyebrook Farm, in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania. Authored by the team of owner Dean Carlson and prolific food writer and editor Ian Knauer, Field & Feast pays homage to peak seasonal vegetables, fresh meat and game and simple, rustic preparations of the best ingredients nature…
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Buckwheat Pancakes With Basil And Peaches Recipe
For something just a wee bit different to up your breakfast or brunch game, these summery peach and basil pancakes are just the ticket. Lightened with fresh ricotta, which adds a lovely creaminess, and buckwheat flour which lends a welcomed subtle earthiness to the dish. Try these out for your next crowd.
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Basque Bites: Scallop In Its Shell
New York City restaurant Txikito, run by chefs Alexandra Raij and Eder Montero, is an ode to the phenomenal food of Spain's famed Basque region. Whip up a few of their specialties at home with the help of The Basque Book, and you'll never throw a party without pintxos again! Cucharillas are pintxos served in spoons,…
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Spring Into These Crab-Stuffed Morel Mushrooms
Eating close to nature has never been more popular. Except, well, back when we ate close to nature because that's where food came from. Shun the supermarket tonight and hit the land and sea for the freshest food known to mankind with the award-winning culinary team of John Ash and James Fraioli. Crab-stuffed fresh morels are…
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Light, Bright: Lemon Spring Peas With Seared Scallops
While the American South may be acclaimed masters of all things meat, there’s no excuse for passing on the produce. From picnic sides and pickles to fresh garden salads, soups and desserts, the fruit and vegetable bounty of the South is beautifully represented in The Southern Vegetable Book, a new collection from author, writer and TV personality Rebecca…
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How To Make Waffle Fries And Chips
The first time I had a waffle fry, I knew that what I was holding in my hand was the Cadillac of fries. Large and in charge, these maximize crispy surface area while maintaining optimal potato fluff levels. Oh, and don't forget the seasoned salt. Even the experts (well, a few "experts," anyway) agree: The waffle fry…
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Cardamom Blush Cocktail Recipe
As someone who is getting married this summer, I know all too well that the devil is in the details. What was initially deemed a simple post-ceremony reception is now a wildly choreographed journey for each wedding participant, guiding them through sight, sound and of course, spirit. A veritable tour-de-force of flowers, jazz and vintage decor…
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Bánh Mì With Tropical Marinated Flank Steak
Say it with us: "An!" It means "eat" in Vietnamese. Follow Helene An, executive chef at Beverly Hills hot spot House of An, as she recounts the family history that brought her to culinary fame in Los Angeles, and the recipes she and her daughter cook for their never-ending line of hungry fans. Infinitely customizable, the…
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Bruschetta Caprese Recipe
Family Italian, a new cookbook release from famed Italian chef (and Jamie Oliver mentor) Gennaro Contaldo, is packed with the recipes we want to cook. From haute cuisine to rustic peasant food — we love the whole spectrum — Family Italian is one of those books that puts you in the mood for a big,…
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Fried And True: Rhode Island Clam Cakes
A masterful street food, Rhode Island clam fritters (aka clam cakes) aren’t cakes at all — the best are briny Southern hush puppies. Think clam beignet: crispy and golden brown on the outside, pillowy and light inside, with savory bits of chewy minced clams and steam rising from the first bite. I was introduced to…
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Burrata Garlic Bread With English Peas And Brown Butter Recipe
New York City may be a renowned global food hub. But just north of the Tri-State Area lies the rich, verdant Hudson Valley — home to wonderful farms, cheese producers and craft distilleries (plus restaurants that use the local products to their full use). A new cookbook, Hudson Valley Chef's Table, is a compilation of recipes…
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Braised Peas And Ham With Eggs Recipe
Spanish Flavours is on our list of must-own cookbooks for this spring. London-based chef José Pizarro's volume of regional Spanish dishes from tapas and peasant dishes to restaurant-worthy composed dishes is our latest obsession. First up: a super-simple dish for any meal of the day, accented by Serrano ham. This dish was one of my favorites…
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In Season: Spring Radishes With Bacon Butter
Dig into this collection of recipes from the historical barn restaurant of Wyebrook Farm, in Honey Brook, Pennsylvania. Authored by the team of owner Dean Carlson and prolific food writer and editor Ian Knauer, Field & Feast pays homage to peak seasonal vegetables, fresh meat and game and simple, rustic preparations of the best ingredients nature…
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Very Veggie: Make This Rainbow Carrot Salad
By now, you know to head to Brooklyn for an excellent cocktail in a trendy setting crafted by a bartender who is not a bartender, but in fact a mixologist. Food writer and author Barbara Scott-Goodman sourced a delicious collection of some of the borough’s best bar snacks so you can replicate the best of…
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Pork Tenderloin Enchiladas With Mole Verde
Pati Jinich has been whipping up Mexican favorites on PBS for half a decade, so when it comes to a go-to cookbook for your favorite south-of-the-border fare, look no further than her new collection, Mexican Today. Whether you’re cooking for the family on a weeknight or bringing down the house for the holidays (whatever they may be),…
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Next Level Side Dish: Duck Fat Refried Beans
Refried beans are delicious, plain and simple. Well, delicious when done right, that is. That crap in a can? Yeah, that's not what we're talking about here. I mean, those are fine, I guess, in the same way that eating straight from a garbage can is fine (I'm looking at you, Costanza). But there's a…
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Campari And Orange Sorbet Recipe
This orange sorbet recipe makes for a great palate cleanser. It's light and cooling, and you’re also getting loads of vitamin C, plus a smattering of potassium and beta-carotene, which will help you fight off the winter chills.This is best eaten on the day it is made, as homemade sorbets tend to go hard. If this happens,…
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Tacuba Tonight: How To Make Pescado A La Talla Tacos
Chef Julian Medina is one of NYC's most beloved Mexican chefs, with five restaurants under his belt and a cult following of taco fanatics. His newest outpost is a Hell's Kitchen location of his popular Tacuba restaurant, a Day of the Dead–themed food fiesta, complete with finely crafted cocktails, ceviche and everything else you could want from an…
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Crunch Into Brunch: Crispy Breakfast Tortilla Stacks Recipe
This recipe is part of Crispianity: a column devoted to all foods crispy and crunchy, two of the most underappreciated attributes of a great dish. Author Adeena Sussman is a food writer and recipe developer, pairing here with a friend, photographer Evan Sung. Sussman’s most recent cookbook, coauthored with Lee Brian Schrager, is America’s Best Breakfasts: Favorite…
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Healthy Fish Dish: Fluke With Chipotle-Lime Quinoa
James Beard–nominated cookbook author Jennifer Trainer Thompson’s new book title says it all: a fearless guide to grilling, shucking, searing, poaching and roasting seafood. If you have a fish craving that can only be satisfied in your own kitchen, Thompson has a recipe, detailed instructions and plenty of information on why your hankering is awesome. With a…
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Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Tacos Recipe
Blogger Jeanine Donofrio has a brand-new cookbook for what ails your fridge and pantry. The Love and Lemons Cookbook specializes in the utilization of ingredients you didn’t think could produce a whole, filling, inexpensive and totally accessible meal. Bunch of arugula that’s “now or never”? There’s a chapter for that. Don’t know what to do…
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Spicy Shellfish: Make Aarón Sánchez's Clams With Salsa Verde
We reached out to chef, TV personality and IMUSA Cookware ambassador Aarón Sánchez for a quick Mexican recipe anyone can pull off at home. While shellfish may sound complicated and even downright "fancy," this recipe for clams cooked in homemade salsa verde goes from kitchen to table in 40 minutes flat. Take a quick break…
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Brunch Craving: Horchata French Toast
Torrejas in Mexico are made like French toast but don’t show up at breakfast. They’re a dessert, typically, which makes sense when you recognize that French toast has basically the same ingredients as bread pudding, just in a different form. For this one I’ve gone out on a limb, though. I’ve made the soaking custard…
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Mole Poblano Recipe
Chef Alonso Hernández, of Puebla’s Mesón Sacristia de Compañía, likes to teach this most famous of the moles, a rich Mexican chocolate-chile sauce, in the cooking demo classes he offers guests. What used to take hours – if not days – to produce can now be whipped up in a blender in minutes. Ancho, mulato…
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Back To Basics: Red Beans And Rice Recipe
While we love a good elaborate enchilada preparation, sometimes you just feel like Mexican food without the hassle (or delivery guy). That's what we reach for triple-tested Mexican: Authentic Recipes From South of the Border, by test kitchen guru Pamela Clark. Ready to master a staple? Here's red beans and rice. Red beans and rice…
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Mexican Food Detour: Try This Lamb Fajitas Recipe
While we love a good elaborate enchilada preparation, sometimes you just feel like Mexican food without the hassle (or delivery guy). That's what we reach for triple-tested Mexican: Authentic Recipes From South of the Border, by test kitchen guru Pamela Clark. Ready to master your new favorite carnivorous meal? Meet easy lamb fajitas.Reprinted with permission from…
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Roberto Santibañez On How To Make Mole Poblano
Cinco De Mayo is tomorrow, but there's still time to plan a kick-ass Mexi-menu. You can't go wrong with this mole poblano recipe from the excellent Mexican chef Roberto Santibañez, whose Brooklyn restaurant Fonda is the go-to haute Mexican spot for in-the-know New Yorkers. Follow Santibañez's lead and serve up this thick, rich mole sauce over chicken, enchiladas,…
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Can You Deep-Fry Guacamole? You Bet — Here's How!
A great guacamole recipe will take you far in life — it's a party food, healthy snack and general crowd-pleaser all at the same time. So naturally, a deep-fried version is even better. Chef Ricky Camacho at TriBeCa Mexican hot spot Añejo shared his technique for turning that guac into an irresistible fritter that will have…
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Masa Must: How To Make Sopes With Chorizo And Mushrooms
Sopes — savory Mexican masa tarts — are kind of like the guy who lives under the bridge by choice, the one you only ever hear about as an urban legend, and you assume he's not real. Then one day you see him pushing a wheel-mounted half-ton sculpture of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump eating his own head…
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Power Breakfast: Buckwheat Porridge With Papaya
You are the master of your dietary destiny. Pick up a boost from fitness guru and nutritionist Julie Montagu's new book, Superfoods, and start your morning off with fruit, fiber and hey, maybe even a workout. At first glance, you might think this is going to be a tricky recipe, but in reality it’s quite easy…
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Bake It Now: How To Make Layered Carrot Cake
While the American South may be acclaimed masters of all things meat, there's no excuse for passing on the produce. From picnic sides and pickles to fresh garden salads, soups and desserts, the fruit and vegetable bounty of the South is beautifully represented in The Southern Vegetable Book, a new collection from author, writer and TV personality Rebecca…
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7 Italian Neighborhoods Around America
Welcome to Italian-American Week, when we’re taking a bit of a break from our usual stories to focus on the important stuff: red sauce, stuffed pasta, porchetta and the chefs and home cooks making it all happen.The term “Little Italy” can evoke images of busy streets lined with gimmicky, tourist-filled restaurants, complete with menu-pushing waiters outside…
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Pasta, Focaccia And Gelato: Where To Eat And Shop For Food In Genoa, Italy
Genoa is the capital of Liguria and Italy’s sixth-largest city. It’s a booming port and its former position as Europe’s banking capital in the Middle Ages means that it’s full of huge palaces and grand churches. For the food lover, the warren of narrow streets in the medieval old town is full of surprises, whether…
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5 Places To Eat Incredibly Well In Providence, RI
It's easy to overlook Providence when discussing the East Coast's most recognized food cities. After all, Boston is a mere 45-minute drive to the north and New York City is just a few hours to the south. Then again, the city is home to one of the country's top culinary institutions, Johnson & Wales, and…
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To Eat And Drink Your Way Through Burlington, Stay At Hotel Vermont
In Hungry Concierge, we travel the world to spot hotels that operate with their guests’ food and drink needs squarely in mind — hotels, both big and small, that are located in neighborhoods rich with bar and restaurant options. Because there’s nothing worse than having your trip derailed by crummy room service.Located just a few…
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Murray's Cheese Is Getting Ready For Takeoff With Delta
Delta Airlines' in-flight meal services recently got a cheesy makeover, and the company also announced a very of-the-times change to its snack boxes. Adding some depth to Delta's food offerings, the new Flight Fuel program features fruits and cheeses from New York’s popular Murray’s Cheese and a non-GMO snack box with full ingredient and allergen labeling. The…
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You Travel, You Eat: Santa Barbara
Travel two hours north out of Los Angeles proper and you’ll find Santa Barbara, a bustling seaside town that’s mastered the high art of laid-back chic. Nestled just south of California’s fastest growing wine region, it’s boasting an impressive-for-its-size food and drink culture. But black-tie dining this is not. As a longtime vacation spot for…
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The Hidden Speakeasies Of Hong Kong
Rents are ungodly high in Hong Kong, a jam-packed city practically gasping for extra space. The skyline, eternally draped in bamboo scaffolding, continues to reach ever upward, while each year land reclamation projects inch the coastline farther and farther into Victoria Harbor. One can understand, then, the quandary posed to bar owners the city over.…
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12 Dishes And Drinks You Can't Miss In Las Vegas
Whether you love or loathe Las Vegas, there’s no denying that it’s home to one of the most thrillingly diverse culinary scenes in the country. Long gone are the days when soulless steak houses and bad buffets were the only game in town.Many credit Wolfgang Puck with ushering in a more sophisticated food movement in 1992, when the…
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Where To Eat And Drink In Boston Right Now
With its waterside setting, Boston is probably best known for its seafood. But the city's rich culinary legacy is much greater than creamy clam chowder. Back in the 1960s, for instance, famed cookbook author Julia Child lived in nearby Cambridge, where she researched and tested recipes from her years in France.In recent years, Beantown's food and drink scene has made tremendous…
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Make The Edgewater Your Home Base During A Food-Filled Visit To Madison, Wisconsin
In Hungry Concierge, we travel the world to spot hotels that operate with their guests’ food and drink needs squarely in mind — hotels, both big and small, that are located in neighborhoods rich with bar and restaurant options. Because there’s nothing worse than having your trip derailed by crummy room service.Talk about cities to…
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Where To Eat Asian Food In Paris
Despite France’s colonial past, Paris hasn’t always been the place for great Vietnamese food. Recently, that’s started to change, and it’s now possible to find a world-class bowl of pho, as well as other Southeast Asian specialties, at a number of restaurants around the city.The culinary exchange between Asia and Paris over the past decade or…
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Who Needs Airbnb? Spend The Night At A Farm Instead
Enough with the farm-to-table-to-plate-to-wherever nonsense. It’s time you went to the farm, not the other way around. And a Bay Area startup is looking to help you do just that.Farmcation is like Airbnb for farms, according to Fast Co. Exist, but instead of attempting to drive hotels out of business, the company is striving to increase support…
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13 Best Dishes In The East San Gabriel Valley
The San Gabriel Valley, a sprawling area east of downtown Los Angeles that encompasses almost 300 square miles, houses the best regional Chinese cuisine in the U.S., plus impressive representatives from countries like Vietnam, Japan and Indonesia. Navigating the vast expanse can be a challenge. We started in the west and conclude our tour in…
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Portugal's "Blood And Guts" Showcased At Lisbon Festival
The organizers of Lisbon’s Sangue na Guelra festival call it "Blood n’ Guts" in English; they also describe the event as "Young Chefs With Guts." The name, which literally means “blood and gills,” referring to the fight in a fish, comes from a Portuguese expression that can also be translated to mean “hot-blooded,” “fire in the…
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Inside The Charcuterie Closets At Husk In Charleston
If I'd just gotten a reservation at Charleston chef Sean Brock's famed Husk, it would have been enough. But I didn't get into this business for "enough," I got into it for things like fried pig's heart and cheddar bologna and lengthy peeks into fridges of duck prosciutto and homemade Slim Jims the circumference of…
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Buy Local: Toronto Is A Trendy Food Shopping Goldmine
If you think of Canada as purely a frozen tundra where everyone eats venison jerky, then you've clearly never been to Toronto. This vibrant, design-conscious, style-driven city has so much to offer: hippies and couture fashionistas, diverse and expertly executed cuisine, chic accessories shops and vintage tattoo parlors. Here are some of Toronto’s best local businesses selling one-of-a-kind housewares and…
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America's Most Instagrammed Sweet Spots
It was 9 a.m. on a recent morning when the first Cronut hit Instagram. Already, that was late for the Cronut: Normally, the famous croissant-doughnut hybrid starts a trail of geotags in the Soho neighborhood of New York City by 8 a.m. — often on the dot — when the first Cronut of the day is sold. Others will follow. Followers…
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Desert Trip Will Pair Rolling Stones With Curtis Stone, Other Classic Rockers And A-List Chefs
[embedImage=https://www.foodrepublic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/rollingcurtisstone-700x350.jpg] The team behind Coachella is coming off a huge success with its latest fest in the desert south of Los Angeles, but instead of resting, Goldenvoice has just announced Desert Trip, or what some have dubbed "Oldchella." The event, scheduled for October 7-9 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, boasts an all A-list…
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Where To Eat The Best Mexican Food In Queens, New York
With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, it’s time to lay the age-old East Coast vs. West Coast Mexican food battle to rest and focus on the reality of Mexican food in New York City. As with many cuisines, the Mexican in the city’s most diverse borough is simply the best.Queens has everything from…
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10 Essential Things To Eat And Drink In Oaxaca
Mexico's southern state of Oaxaca is sometimes called a capital of world cuisine, and for good reason. The region's abundance of fresh produce, outdoor markets and dizzying array of unique dishes basically sends any food loving visitor into a state of tamale induced bliss. The bounty of options can also be overwhelming since most of us,…
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Danny Mena's Guide To Eating In And Around Mexico City
Danny Mena is executive chef of New York City's Hecho en Dumbo. After stints at acclaimed restaurants Blue Hill and the Modern, Mena started his own restaurant as a small three-day-a-week offering in a friend's Brooklyn bar in 2007. Quickly outgrowing that space, he opened the current East Village location in 2010. Here, he writes…
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A Guide To The Regional Cuisines Of Mexico
Discover and appreciate the nuances of the culinary traditions and histories from a variety of regions throughout Mexico with this helpful guide.
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