Pabellón Criollo // Orinoco, Boston MA

Slow-roasted shredded beef, white rice, black beans, and plantains. Pabellón Criollo is Venezuela’s national dish, and I can definitely see why! The beef Continue reading →

Miso Ramen with Kimchi // Wok ‘n’ Bowl Ramen, Carlsbad CA

Miso broth with ramen noodles, chicken, hard-boiled eggs, scallions, sesame seeds, bean sprouts, and kimchi. This is not the best Continue reading →

Kennebec Fries with Crispy Lemons // Beatrix, Chicago IL

Hand-cut Kennebec french fries with crispy lemons, spicy red chills, and shishito peppers. Beatrix is a beautiful restaurant located in the Aloft hotel Continue reading →

Poke Bowl // Yoshino Japanese Deli, Carlsbad CA

Ahi tuna poke with seaweed and avocado, spicy tuna, and spicy crab served over vinegared Japanese rice. Yoshino Japanese Deli Continue reading →

Unda Chicken Kati Roll // The Kati Roll Company, New York NY

Spicy chicken tikka with thin-sliced red onion topped with a fried egg and wrapped in flaky, buttery Indian flatbread. It Continue reading →

Stone Crabs // Captain Kirk’s Stone Crabs, Naples FL

Fresh stone crabs sold by the pound, packed on ice and cracked to order. Whenever I visit a place that is next Continue reading →

Vegan Stuffed Cabbage with Lingonberries // KonstnärsBaren, Stockholm SW

Tender cabbage leaves stuffed with lentils and beans accompanied by yellow beet roots, sugar snap peas, radishes, and lingonberries. This Continue reading →

‘Fresh Burger’ // Fonzie Burger, Rome IT

A kosher lemongrass beef patty served on a white bun with mixed greens, guacamole, and garlic sauce. ‘Fresh’ is not generally the Continue reading →