Poppyseed Pretzel // Brezelkönig, Zurich CH

My husband, son, and I just traveled to Italy to attend a wedding. He is Persian, she’s Italian, and they 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 →

‘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 →

Il Mio Preferito // Fa-Bio, Rome IT

Thin slices of capocollo, mozzarella di bufala, pomodoro, lettuce, dijon, and kalamata olive tapenade on fresh-baked sunflower bread. Fa-bio is a Continue reading →

Jewish Pizza // Il Boccione, Rome IL

Homemade kosher bread stuffed to the brim with toasted almonds, candied ginger, marzipan, pine nuts, maraschino cherries, and burnt raisins. Continue reading →

Rice-stuffed Pomodoro // Franchi, Rome IT

Whole baked tomatoes stuffed with seasoned rice and served with potatoes are a staple of the Roman fast food scene. The Continue reading →

Cardamom Cakelet // Grillska Husets Brödbod, Stockholm SE

Moist almond cakelets rolled in aromatic crushed cardamom seeds and sugar. This small independent bakery located in a church square Continue reading →

Asian Meatball Sandwich // Belly Shack, Chicago IL

A soft flatbread pocket stuffed with spicy Asian pork meatballs, slippery somen noodles, korean chili paste, and fresh chopped mint Continue reading →