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27 January 2008 3 Comments

New York, NY

I still remember my first day trip to New York. As luck would have it my guide was a culinary enthusiast who believed in discovering place by its cuisine. I was amazed at the variety of cuisines available. My first trip to New York was like a mini world culinary tour. I started my day [...]

27 January 2008 4 Comments

Kerala, India

The southern most state of India, Kerala is also known as God’s own country. Anyone who has ever set foot in this gorgeously lush green land of backwaters, coconut trees and the sea would know why it is so fondly called the most beautiful state of India. A very popular destination with the both Indian [...]

27 January 2008 2 Comments

Beijing, China

Anyone who has been to or is from China knows that Chinese food in China is nothing like the Chinese food in the US. In fact, I don’t recall seeing fried rice which is so popular in US in any of the traditional restaurants. My trip to China began in the capital city of Beijing. [...]

27 January 2008 0 Comments

Heidelberg, Germany

 
Among the many things that Germany is known for (like the precision workmanship of their luxury cars, ERP Software and the atrocities of the World War II), the least mentioned and talked about is its cuisine. I think it is a pity that German cuisine is grossly underrated as compared to its neighboring counterparts. [...]

27 January 2008 0 Comments

Barcelona, Spain

Eating is an important part of the Barcelonian culture, something to be valued, taken seriously and enjoyed to the fullest in true Catalan style. Barecelona offers some of the freshest and best tasting seafood ever. Many dishes are based on nuts, garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, herbs and dried fruits indihgenous to the land.

One of [...]