Ortigia Arancini
The island of Ortigia smells like the sea and the intense heat of summer carries with it a scent of soil, of volcanic ashes and hot ancient bricks. As we weave through the narrow alleyways of the Giudecca neighbourhood, you can hear waves crashing against the city’s salty walls, competing against the television sounds of the […]
The Challenging Task of Devouring Kyoto
You know that any trip to Japan has only one fundamental mission right? To eat, to eat and to eat more. You can be distracted by stunning temples and loud fashion statements, but really the only obstacle to fulfilling culinary ecstasy is how much time you have and well, maybe how far you are able […]
Blueberry Tsingtao B33R Waffles
There is nothing quite like a Belgian waffle straight from a van on the street of Brussels. Yes Belgium is famous for its beer, frites and chocolates, all justified in their stellar reputation, but sometimes these ridiculously decadent yet simple waffles are overlooked. Also I’m not that much of a beer drinker, though I would […]
Bun, Pho, Mi – Vietnam’s Noodle Scene
Bún, Phở, Mì. Bún, Phở, Mì. The staples of Vietnam’s noodle scene. Like the melody of a song, the different notes compliment each other so that you can pick what you fancy depending on your mood. The thick and luscious rice noodles of phở, are there to warm you on cold winter days. The Bún, soft […]
Mkoko House BBQ Gambas
Your feet will get wet. You arrive by boat with all your airport gear, luggage, maybe even a hat for the sun, but the island laughs at your formality. The strong sea breeze knocks off your hat, the sand engulfs your toes, the salt water licks at your jeans. With your shoes in hand, you […]
The Non-Definitive Guide to Dim Sum – Part I
How could you not fall in love with a type of meal that literally means “light up the heart’? A whole array of dishes, mostly steamed, some deep-fried, others occasionally baked into the crispiest of feathery light pastries, all with the sole purpose of igniting joy. Dim Sum 點心 has a dedicated following anywhere Cantonese […]
Culinary Travel Week 2016
“Food is our common ground, a universal experience,” – James Beard When we left Brussels for our overland journey to Hong Kong, we knew that we wanted to explore the land and its people through food. Over the past 18 months, there has been no better way of connecting with local cultures than through the […]
C’est l’heure de l’Apero
A summer’s day in France is never complete without an evening Apéro and there is nothing more quintessentially Provençal than a pre-dinner Pastis. With the sun working overtime in July and August, it is not unusual to go to a late dinner just as the skies turn a bright tangerine orange and by the time the […]
General Luna’s Kinilaw
There is ceviche and there is kinilaw (sounds like kee-nee-lao). There is Boracay and there is Siargao. Chances are you’ve definitely heard of ceviche and if you are interested in the Philippines, you’ve probably heard of the beaches of Boracay too, but perhaps you have never heard of kinilaw yet or indeed, the island of […]
The Coffeehouses of Hanoi
The main streets of Hanoi revolve around speed. The large arteries clogged with traffic and action somehow ebb and flow with a dizzying lightness, a blur of motorcycles, rickshaws and pedestrians zooming around in between. The smaller veins are still calm, occasionally a cyclist passes by and in the small park on the corner, men […]
