Food Safari
If my tummy led me around the world, this is what my itinerary would look like.
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This Is How You Buy Mezcal
A crucial item learned on this trip: if mezcal is smokey it means it's not well-made. At this palenque, on the road to Hierve del Agua outside Oaxaca City, we tried about 8 different mezcals. He had infused ones too, that tasted very much like...
Recharging at Amansala
On the beach in Tulum, Amansala is a rustic and low-key place to stay and eat. I'm here on my second annual yoga retreat--three hours of yoga in the morning and an hour-and-a-half of Pilates in the evening. The food is fresh, healthy, and...
Tamales for dinner!
On a whim, I bought a groupon for a cooking vacation in the interior of Mexico. Little did I know what a fantastic trip it would be!! 3 hours of cooking every morning, followed by a delicious lunch that we cooked. Afternoons were spent exploring...
Mango and Strawberry paleta
What combats humidity and sweltering air that feels like it's being expelled from a jet engine? Paletas! At less then a dollar and in a range of bright juicy flavors, these little Mexican popsicles offer a melty respite from the summer heat. Try...
Mexican version of "fish and chips"
Nothing is tastier then flash fried wild snapper with a squeeze of lime and topped with salsa fresca. Simply served on brown paper, we were surrounded by locals enjoying large plates of pulpo (octopus) ceviche, green bowls of mashed avocados, and...
Strange Fruit
Living in a place for a while lets you experience the full range of what is available in the markets. In San Cristobal, just as the rainy season starts, all kinds of strange fruits from the hot low country become available. I saw some hairy fruits...
Local Liquors
Outside of San Cristobal de las Casas is a small village called Chamula. Here, we tasted the freshest tortillas I've ever experienced and got to sample a local liquor called Poush. It's a distilled sugarcane liquor with a powerful jolt! The red...
Yummy Empanadas
Rosewood Hotel in San Miguel de Allende is a beautiful (and pricey) place to stay right in the heart of San Miguel. But even if you're not a guest, it's well worth a visit to its restaurant, 1826, which is named after the year the town adopted the...
Lazy afternoon at La Biznaga
We hung out at La Biznaga Restaurant a few times while in Oaxaca. We ate dinner there twice—the main courses were a bit too big so I'd steer anyone who's asking towards the delicious appetizers. They're also open all afternoon and they have...
Huddle up at 'La Cava' (Las Ventanas)
...for a night of unforgettable Mexican food, prepared by chef Victor's team. Baja oysters, parrot fish 'tiradito', steamed pork taquitos, oven cooked tlayuda with shrimp, braised short rib, and should you STILL have ANY room left for dessert–...
Calamari and Avocado Salad
The best meal i had in Mexico (apart from the taco stands) calamari like I've never had it before, fresh and delicious. A beautiful outdoor restaurant in Tulum.... I know, who goes to Mexico for Argentinian steak and seafood, I DO! It was worth...
Surf-Side Shrimp in Mahajunga, Madagascar
At the end of the sandy road out of the northern Madagascar city of Mahajunga, the path gives way to a sail-boat dotted beach and delicious seafood served up in an unassuming wooden shack. Just take a bus headed to "La Petite Plage" and follow the...
7 Chances to Savor Local Artisan Ice Cream
When people come to visit I love taking them to Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams. While the ice cream is surely amazing, what I like most is telling the story behind Jeni's. To me it embodies the Columbus food scene's commitment to sourcing local and...
dine, drink and shop
The Victoria and ALFRED waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa has seen virtually every tourist who sets foot in Cape Town. It is a hub of dining and shopping venues on the waterfront of the most beautiful city in the world. A fabulous view of...
31 Flavors Of Candied Apples
Caramel coating and confetti toppings hide crispy apples for those desiring a sweet hunt. At this carnival candy store on Monterey's Fisherman's wharf, satisfy your sweet tooth with these apples, salt water taffy, and homemade fudge.
