• Green Cuisine Taking Root in New Trends

    Sustainable cooking. Clean cuisine. Call it what you will, but cooking with a conscience has struck a chord with chefs and, in turn, their clientele.

  • High Altitude Cooking

    Cooking at high altitudes is different from cooking at sea level. Recipes that are otherwise reliable may not turn out properly when prepared at high altitudes. The reason for this has to do with differences in atmospheric pressures. Higher Altitude, Lower Boiling Point The higher the altitude, the lower the atmospheric pressure. Lower pressure in [...]

  • How to choose red wine for fish

    Although customarily one would choose a white wine to go with fish, there are some people who might want to have red wine instead.

  • The Tiki Bar Has Returned

    THE tiki revival — a gust of nostalgia for a time when Trader meant Vic’s, not Joe’s — planted its paper umbrellas at a couple of New York bars this year. But soon it will go for the big time when the 250-seat Hurricane Club opens on Park Avenue South. “I think we need some [...]

  • Restaurant Design – Tips For The Best Design Elements

    The dining industry is still booming, even during the time of recession, as it seems as though many people still enjoy dining out frequently. The restaurant design is one of the most important items for a restaurant owner to address before it opens.

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  • Belgrade’s Restaurant Revolution

    Belgrade’s Restaurant Revolution

    If it wasn’t for the notably youthful and moneyed-up crowd, Belgrade’s Restaurant Talas would be utterly traditional. The band in the buzzing riverside duplex played soulful Balkan folk tunes that everyone seemed to know, and nearby, a waiter replaced an

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  • Hotels Focused On Finer Palates

    Hotels Focused On Finer Palates

    It’s no secret hotels are looking to spread their offerings this year – surveys showing that guests are more interested in amenities and unique experiences have prompted hotels to think outside the box, and offer more to guests than just

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  • Chiang Mai’s Global Gastronomic Scene

    Chiang Mai’s Global Gastronomic Scene

    Chiang Mai in Thailand’s north is a city known for its ancient history, pristine mountain ranges and exciting elephant treks. Less known are all the after-sunset possibilities, when Chiang Mai’s Nimmanhaemin Road becomes the core of the city’s vibrant nightlife

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  • Sustainable Gardening

    Sustainable Gardening

    Ten years ago I had the opportunity to tour Alice Waters’ Sustainable Schoolyard garden at the Martin Luther King School in Berkeley, California. I was incredibly impressed with the facility and humbled by the good work being done. It began

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