The first time I cooked in a restaurant kitchen was in 2017 on a family vacation to Cuba. We visited an organic farm and restaurant concept called Café Ajiaco. It was located in Cojimar, a small town about 20 minutes outside Havana. After a farm tour and a multi-course meal, I fell utterly in love and decided to stay. The result? An apron, a chef's knife, and a spot at the fish station.
Read MoreFood television is a magical and extensive genre. There are shows like Parts Unknown and Bizarre Foods that take us across borders and state lines to reveal food’s relevance in culture, race, and politics. In The Great British Bake Off or Beat Bobby Flay, we are captivated by the excitement of competition and the chance for an underdog to be crowned a culinary champion. But what about The Chef Show? Have you watched it yet? If not, maybe you should.
Read MoreSeville is the capital of Andalusia, the second largest autonomous region in Spain. The area’s rich culture, vibrant history, and diverse geographic location makes Seville a place incredibly different from cities like Madrid or Barcelona. How can you see it all with just three nights to spare? Head to the city’s Santa Cruz Quarter to immerse yourself in a microcosm of Seville: student life, shopping districts, horse-drawn carriages, flamenco shows, riverside bike paths, historic sites, and MORE.
Read MoreVisiting Lisbon may have been one of the most hectic travel experiences of my life. Crowded streets and lengthy lines led me to believe I was walking through an amusement park instead of one of western Europe’s most beautiful cities. As more and more people flock to Lisbon, I think the country’s second city—Porto—deserves a closer look.
Read MoreThose who say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas haven’t yet eaten the now-famous fried chicken sandwich from Popeyes. Every year, my sister and I gather a couple of our gal pals and go all-out for an end of summer celebration in Las Vegas. No rules, no budget, no regrets. Except one.
Read MoreEveryone keeps saying summer is over. But I want to tell you that it’s not! Even if you can’t manage a trip to the Hamptons or Fire Island, there is still an affordable weekend getaway in New York waiting for you! Learn about what makes the Finger Lakes region your prefect summer destination.
Read MoreAustin is a city that loves being unique, offering visitors and residents the chance to let their originality shine. Indeed, the “Keep Austin Weird Movement” is alive and well, whether it’s eating, hiking, shopping, or “scooting”.
Read MoreJapanese foods have permeated western culture, and its freakin’ awesome. The “yaki” food group combines all your favorite things: meats, noodles, and veggies fried, grilled or baked, then topped with sweet and savory sauces. From yakitori to doriyaki, learn about the history of these street foods and where I like to eat them in NYC.
Read MoreI spent a weekend in Charleston, South Carolina to see what all the hubbub was about in regards to Charleston Wine and Food. Not only did I eat and drink my way through the festival’s Culinary Village, but I also dined at restaurants McCrady’s and Zero George. Read about my path to enlightenment; from Charleston’s food culture to the nature of a regional food festival.
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