Trinidad and Tobago are renowned for their vast variety of exotic foods. Travelers should go out of their way to make sure that they give these 3 classics a go. You’ll be glad that you did.
Doubles is a sandwich with Eastern Indian descent. It is made with two flat fried flour flat breads, called “Bairai”, filled with curried peas and other vegetables. It is topped with a very spicy chile sauce and if you are feeling adventurous, you can add some chopped jalapeños. Doubles is actually considered a breakfast food and can typically be purchased from street vendors in the morning. It is also a very popular “after bar” food. There’s nothing quite like ea Doubles at 3am after a long night of drinking! Remember to always keep an eye out for the cart that has the longest line. This will be the best and probably safest place to find a Doubles.
Have you been searching for a great authentic Mexican meal in Santa Barbara that won’t break the bank? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled a list of the best restaurants in the city. We’ve focused our rankings on taste, décor, service and overall experience
- La Superica – 600 N. Milpas St. Even though La Superica is pretty much nothing more than a taco stand with some plastic tables out front, it has become renowned all across the west coast for having the some of the best tacos you can buy. Sometimes this small gem can be hard to spot from the street since the dilapidated sign is pretty tough to read. However if you’re in the area just look for a really long line of hungry people, that will be La Superica.
Everyone has seen familiar faces of smiling chefs on food network and in your favorite magazines such as food and wine. However, the pinnacle of recognition for any chef is to be awarded one or more Michelin stars from the worldwide Michelin Guide and restaurant review.
The Michelin Red Guide is a comprehensive collection of annual guidebooks that focuses on European –and recently American – food and lodging establishments in various cities. Being the longest running review handbook in the world its recognition and star of approval have been what hospitality professional’s dream of. Michelin also produces an annual travel and tourism guide as well.
The Michelin guide has more information packed in it than any other guidebook in the world. It utilizes a comprehensive collection of icons and pictures to depict various classifications and properties of each establishment.
If you’ve never traveled to Switzerland, never attempted a complicated dish from a Swiss cookbook, and haven’t patroned one of a very short list of authentic Swiss restaurants then most likely you’ve never experienced real Swiss cuisine before. Here is a list of the top 3 restaurants in America serving authentic Swiss cuisine.
Matterhorn Restaurant; San Francisco, CA
The Matterhorn Restaurant is probably the best place in America you can go for fondue. Not a lot of restaurant goe’ers know that fondue is an authentic Swiss preparation and at the Matterhorn Restaurant fondue is done the right way. When you walk into the Matterhorn Restaurant its like you are stepping through a doorway of a lodge in the Swiss Alps. With a beautiful view and atmosphere, this is as close as you’re going to get to an authentic Swiss mountain retreat outside of the Alps.
One of the worst things that can happen on a vacation is food poisoning. The traveler’s sickness, some call it, can ruin a perfectly good vacation and have laid up for days or even weeks in bed. This is especially common if you are traveling to an underdeveloped country. Here are a few easy steps to help you avoid the most common food mistakes that can make you sick.
Try to stay away from raw vegetables if you are in an area that is not industrialized. This includes lettuce, tomatoes, onions, peppers and especially mushrooms. Cooked vegetables are fine, but make sure that the food has been cooked properly and hasn’t been sitting out for too long.
Although there are dozens of Japanese restaurants in Bangkok, there are very few that pay so close attention to personal service, authentic cuisine and perfection as Genji. Genji Japanese restaurant, located in the Swissotel Nai Lert Park Hotel is the place to go in Bangkok for Japanese food…hands down.
There are no Japanese restaurants that can compare to Genji in terms of quality and service. Most Japanese places in Thailand practically force feed Japanese culture down your throat with chopsticks. Genji however is an unpretentious place and yet elegant at the same time, presenting an atmosphere that you simply cant find anywhere else in all of Thailand. The main dining hall delivers a more decorative atmosphere than most Japanese eateries. It has sushi bar seating and several teppanyaki grill tables. Additionally, there are several private rooms with traditional knee-high tatami seating dining and sitting areas for a more authentic experience.
One of biggest things I love about Puerto Rican cuisine is that it is a very different collection of ingredients, history, and flavors. The indigenous Taíno Indians, the conquering Spanish, and foreign African slaves have all played a role in what has become known as Comida Criolla. Even though the food of Puerto Rico has its history rooted in Island and Spanish flavors, throughout history it has slowly take on a distinct flavor all its own. Here is a short list of 4 of the most popular and historically classic Puerto Rican dishes.
1. Mofongo
Mofongo is by far the most popular and readily found dish in Puerto Rico. The dish is composed of a tasty and filling blend of diced plantains, island herbs spices and a practically unlimited varieties of fillings; shrimp, pork, steak, seafood and even vegetarian… no matter what kind of flavors you prefer, there is a mofongo for you! Mofongo can also be found anywhere on the island. Practically every Puerto Rican restaurant, from roadside dives to some of Puerto Rico’s most refined local restaurants, will all have their own “secret” recipe.
Planning a trip to the big apple? New York is home to some of the worlds finest restaurants. Although it would be impossible to make a list of the best restaurants in new York (since it would be about a dozen pages long!) here’s a short list of some of our favorites.
Atelier
The Ritz-Carlton, near central park is home to Atelier, one of New York’s most acclaimed fine dining restaurants. The artistic cuisine of Atelier’s menu is inspired by the chefs small home town in France . Atelier’s award winning menu features a mix of Parisian favorites as well contemporary French/American fusion.
The Essex House Restaurant
Using the best of the best local American produce, prepared with classical French techniques, chef Alain Ducasse pus a seasonal flare on his unique menu. The Essex also has a substantial wine list with bottles ranging from $25 to over $1,000 a bottle.
