Skylines might get all the fame and glory on postcards. But often it’s food that really defines your city. The mom-and-pop deli you’ve been going to since you were a kid. The late-night diner with bacon cheeseburgers that always seem to be calling your name. The little place on the corner with the macaroons you […]
By Oonagh ShielMay 14, 2013 To mark British Sandwich Week recently we rounded up our favourite sandwiches from around the world. Our featured image (by joo0ey) is of The Reuben, the speciality of Katz’s Delicatessen in New York but our first picture – one of the UK’s most favourite sandwiches – needs little introduction… Chip […]
DUBLIN – Landmark buildings across Ireland and the world have been floodlit green for St. Patrick’s Day as global celebrations of the Emerald Isle’s patron saint are culminating in parades and celebrations in Dublin, New York and scores of other cities Tuesday. Here are St. Patrick’s Day events happening worldwide: ___ IRELAND President Michael Higgins […]
Eastern Europe is full of rich and varied food traditions. The wooly Mangalitsa pigs of Hungary make for beautiful sausage. Albania’s version of borek is the ultimate incarnation of simple comfort food. The khachapuri of Georgia even gives pizza a run for its money. Putting flavor aside, however, it is not a land of healthy […]
(CNN) While Disneyland has long been known as the “happiest place on Earth,” Disney’s cruise ships sound like they’re also pretty cheerful spots to vacation. At least that’s what the 2015 Cruise Critic Cruisers’ Choice Awards, announced Monday, are indicating. Disney Cruise Line dominated this year’s awards, winning in 12 categories. Disney Cruise Line won […]
Whether your idea of going coastal involves surf spray intensity, paddleboard calm or some gently lapping middle ground, this new crop of Asian hotels and resorts celebrates the sea in a range of moods. Room styles vary too, from dwelling above coral heads to fronting an industrial wharf. (Dollars are accepted at these properties unless […]
Ask New Yorkers their favorite Thai food in the city, and they’ll rattle off a list. Ditto for dumplings, ramen, sushi and even Korean barbecue. But Filipino? Radio silence. This isn’t to say there isn’t plenty of Filipino (or “Pinoy”) food in and near the city. Little Manila (a small stretch of Roosevelt Avenue off […]
by Sarah Maiellano, Special for USA TODAY | Published on February 18, 2015 Beer and wine tasting events, barbecue competitions and chili cookoffs are always solid choices for a tasty excursion. But some food festivals are more likely to make you scratch your head than make your mouth water. Many of these festivals celebrate the […]
Lonely Planet named Singapore its top country destination for 2015. An island known as a little red dot on the world map, Singapore has less than 5.5 million people. But when it comes to tourism, Singapore punches above its weight, with nearly 14 million tourists visiting the island in the first eleven months of 2014. […]
These are six of the world’s deadliest foods, and where to get them. Sannakji (live baby octopus) will kill you No doubt you’ve witnessed celebrated TV personality-chef Anthony Bourdain and David Chang (of Momofuku fame) savour still-squirming baby octopus on-screen. An authentic Korean delicacy, San Nak Ji isn’t for the faint hearted. Fun fact: live […]