2015-09-15
San Diego
MEXICAN
Bracero Cocina
Bracero Cocina De Raiz is helmed by Tijuana Chef Star Javier Plascencia. This first big push into the US market has been met with great success. Reservations are filled up weeks in advance and the open walk-in section has a queue forming long before the doors open. The dishes served at this modern Mexican cuisine restaurant are breathtakingly beautiful. A must-get is the Wood Grilled Octopus. Tender smoky pieces of octopus, mixed beans, tomatoes and finished with a black bean and squid ink sauce. The tacos, with made-to-order corn tortillas, are also not to be missed. Finally, make sure to save room for dessert. The thoughtfully designed dessert menu features items that will delight your tastebuds and your eyes.
Tags: Mexican, Octopus
 
2015-09-11
Manhattan
BURGER
North End Grill
It's hard to not sing the praises of Danny Meyer, a man who knows burgers - or certainly knows the people to hire to make incredible burgers for him! At North End Grill, the lunch-only burger is comprised of a house blend of short rib, cooked to a medium rare that oozes delicious juices when you bite into it, topped with caramelized onions AND fried onions, all on a squishy brioche bun spread with spicy aioli. The result is not overpowered by onions as one might think, but instead beautifully married in a mix of textures and a slight kick of heat at the end. Lettuce and tomato is served alongside, but it hardly needs either as on its own, it's a thing of beauty. And if you were at all worried about this not being rich enough, those are duck fat fries riding shotgun.
Tags: Burger, Lunch
 
2015-09-08
Adelaide
STEAK
Market St
Just a stones throw away from the Adelaide Central is Market St off Gouger Street on... you guessed it, Market Street—now that's a lot of 'market' and 'street' in the one sentence—a one stop shop for your bakery and deli needs with an in house cafe so you can do your shopping and grab a coffee and bite to eat all at the same time! They bake all their breads on site and have a dessert cabinet that will make all dessert lovers weak at the knees once their eyes catch a glimpse of all the pretty and delicious sweet inventions on offer. Their savoury options are delightful, especially their monster steak sandwich with marinated eye fillet, mushroom omelette, caramelised onion, rocket and tomato jam. A delicious and gourmet sandwich, so big that a steak knife was stabbed through the centre, just to make sure the burger didn't fall apart as it made its way from the kitchen. It came complete with crispy kipfler frites to complete the decadent lunch meal. A lovely little spot for an affordable feed; it's also a great and quality spot for coffee.
Tags: Sandwich, Lunch
 
2015-09-04
Kauai
NOODLES
Hamura Saimin
In Hawaii, it's not about ramen - it's about saimin. Originally a Chinese noodle soup, the Hawaiian saimin receives influence from other cultures like Japan and Filipino. Hamura is a simple eatery that is popular with the locals, especially late at night - they're open until midnight on the weekends.Get the Special Saimin, topped with wontons, boiled egg, roast pork, fish cakes, ham, and vegetables.
Tags: Pork, Ham, Hawaiian , spam
 
2015-09-04
London
BBQ
Smokestak
Explore London’s heaving street food scene and you’ll find no shortage of meat on offer. Smokestak’s grill maestro David Carter knows this is all the more reason to do it well. How does he go about it? By using top-quality ingredients and keeping it simple. The USDA prime beef rib is so wonderfully seasoned it is as immensely enjoyable without sauce as it is with. Bite into the peppery coating to be greeted by tender, melt-in-the-mouth meat with a tremendous depth of flavor. It’s no wonder Smokestak are leading the way when it comes to London’s street meats.
Tags: Beef, Rib, BBQ
 
2015-09-03
Moscow
SEAFOOD
Crabs Are Coming
Nestled just behind Bolshaya Nikitskaya on the narrow alleyway of Kalashniy Pereulok, Crabs are Coming focuses entirely on dishes made from Far Eastern crab. While simple, the menu offers small plates, soups, noodle and grain dishes and a good range of fresh lemonades and local beers. Among my favorites is the Crab Rangoon. I’m not alone in enjoying them. They are often sold out early in the evening. Seating is limited in this bijou eatery, and the best time to be assured a seat is in the quieter period of 2 to 6 p.m. As always with Moscow, the downside is the service, which can be indifferent to downright surly. Still, the fresh crab and consistently good quality of the tried-and-true menu items make that a gauntlet worth running.
Tags: Crab, Fresh
 
2015-08-29
Bangalore
DESSERT
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Tags: steamed
 
2015-08-28
Boston
SANDWICH
The Bacon Truck
The Bacon Truck is more than just bacon - it's a great sandwich truck. Yes, all the sandwiches have bacon and they use exclusively thick cut, applewood smoked bacon from Blackstone St. Smokehouse. Using a nicely toasted bread and fresh ingredients, you can't go wrong with any of the sandwiches here, but try The Cuban when it appears on the menu. The bread is not traditional for a Cubano, but the crunchy, toasted bread is satisfying to bite into, and sandwiches tender roast pork shoulder, crispy bacon, garlic pickles, muenster cheese and whole grain mustard. Any of their sandwiches will make an amazing lunch any day.
Tags: Bacon, Sandwich, Pork
 
2015-08-28
Adelaide
DUCK
Sean's Kitchen
One of the new go-to hot spots in Radelaide hails from chef Sean Connolly, one of Australia and New Zealand's most respected chefs. With a string of restaurants behind him, Sean has turned his attention to Adelaide and opened up his new personal venture in the historic building of the Adelaide Casino. The venue is modern, contemporary and sophisticated yet casual and relaxed. Seating is both indoors and outdoors with the latter being along Station Road, steps away from Adelaide's Riverbank Footbridge and the Torrens River/Elder Park. There's an open kitchen and a museum of ham on display ... yes, a museum of ham! The must-order item from their menu is the duck liver parfait and brioche. The duck liver parfait is presented in the cutest jar; it is creamy, silky and so velvety smooth with a layer of sweet jelly on top; served with a thick slice of toasted brioche and mini pickles to help balance the richness. Delicious! You'll be guaranteed a lovely experience with attentive and accommodating staff and, most importantly, great food, simple, honest and fresh. Along with the bill, you'll be given packets of seeds to take home!
Tags: Liver, French, Parfait
 
2015-08-28
Adelaide
STEAK
Market St
Just a stone's throw from the Adelaide Central is Market St off Gouger Street on ... you guessed it, Market Street. Now that's a lot of "market" and "street" in one sentence. It is a one-stop shop for your bakery and deli needs, with an in-house cafe so you can shop and grab a coffee and bite to eat at the same time. They bake all their breads on site and have a dessert cabinet that will make dessert lovers weak in the knees once they catch a glimpse of the pretty and delicious sweet inventions on offer. The monster steak sandwich with marinated rib eye fillet, mushroom omelette, caramelized onion and tomato jam is a delicious and gourmet treat, so big they stab a steak knife through the center to make sure it doesn't fall apart as it makes its way from the kitchen. It comes complete with crispy kipfler frites. A delicious and affordable feed for a quiet bite in this side of the city; it's also a great and quality spot for coffee.
Tags: Sandwich, Steak, Omelette