2015-08-29
Bangalore
DESSERT
2015-08-28
Boston
SANDWICH
The Cuban @ 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.
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
STEAK
Market St Steak Sandwich @ 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.
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
2015-08-26
Adelaide
BURGER
Nordburger @ Nordburger
Nordburger's popularity has soared and now they’ve opened a second burger joint at a larger location. Their famous burger is the Nordburger, a simple classic-style burger extremely well. A juicy beef patty with pickles, tomato, lettuce, mustard, ketchup and nord sauce are crafted between two perfectly toasted buns. And the best accompaniment with a burger? A side of crispy crinkle-cut chips. Vegetarians or carnivores who want to mix things up are in for a treat with the mushroom burger. The panko-crumbed portobello mushroom is amazingly moreish with an earth-shattering crunch and juicy, meaty mushroom meat in every mouthful. There's also a handful of Doc’s coleslaw for extra crunch and along with a trio of sauces: mustard, ketchup and nord sauce. Wash everything down with a soda or shake in classic chocolate, strawberry and vanilla flavors. Or, if you’re more adventurous, they’ve got pretzel, cornflake, salted caramel or good ol’ peanut butter and jelly. You'll be a satisfied chap with a meal that won't break the bank.
Nordburger's popularity has soared and now they’ve opened a second burger joint at a larger location. Their famous burger is the Nordburger, a simple classic-style burger extremely well. A juicy beef patty with pickles, tomato, lettuce, mustard, ketchup and nord sauce are crafted between two perfectly toasted buns. And the best accompaniment with a burger? A side of crispy crinkle-cut chips. Vegetarians or carnivores who want to mix things up are in for a treat with the mushroom burger. The panko-crumbed portobello mushroom is amazingly moreish with an earth-shattering crunch and juicy, meaty mushroom meat in every mouthful. There's also a handful of Doc’s coleslaw for extra crunch and along with a trio of sauces: mustard, ketchup and nord sauce. Wash everything down with a soda or shake in classic chocolate, strawberry and vanilla flavors. Or, if you’re more adventurous, they’ve got pretzel, cornflake, salted caramel or good ol’ peanut butter and jelly. You'll be a satisfied chap with a meal that won't break the bank.
Tags: Beef, American, Mushroom
2015-08-25
Tel Aviv
VEGETARIAN
Lima beans Msabbaha @ Port Said
Overlooking the impressive Great Synagogue, Port Said is named after the coastal Egyptian city. It always fills up early in the evening with a young, cool, hipster-style crowd hungry for its French, international and Israeli food. Port Said's msabbaha is not the traditional hummus made from chickpeas. Whole white lima beans are cooked for hours, then blended with mashed beans bathed in olive oil, tomatoes, hot peppers and chopped onions. This delectable dish is served with challah bread to dip in and wipe up all that goodness. Bring your patience to wait for a table. It is worth the wait.
Overlooking the impressive Great Synagogue, Port Said is named after the coastal Egyptian city. It always fills up early in the evening with a young, cool, hipster-style crowd hungry for its French, international and Israeli food. Port Said's msabbaha is not the traditional hummus made from chickpeas. Whole white lima beans are cooked for hours, then blended with mashed beans bathed in olive oil, tomatoes, hot peppers and chopped onions. This delectable dish is served with challah bread to dip in and wipe up all that goodness. Bring your patience to wait for a table. It is worth the wait.
Tags: Beans
2015-08-25
Tel Aviv
BAKERY
Basbousa @ Santa Katarina
Restaurant Santa Katarina, located right next to the Great Synagogue in Tel-Aviv, is one of the new hotspots in town. Known for its Italian pizzas, focaccias and delicious pastries baked in a large stone oven brought over from Italy, Santa Katarina has cracked the code to create the perfectly textured basbousa. The traditional Middle Eastern sweet cake is made from cooked semolina or farina. Often soaked in simple syrup, Santa Katarina’s version is soaked in mastic. The resin obtained from the mastic tree, known as "Arabic gum" or "Yemen gum,” gives off a refreshing, slightly pine or cedar-like flavor to put this dessert over the top.
Restaurant Santa Katarina, located right next to the Great Synagogue in Tel-Aviv, is one of the new hotspots in town. Known for its Italian pizzas, focaccias and delicious pastries baked in a large stone oven brought over from Italy, Santa Katarina has cracked the code to create the perfectly textured basbousa. The traditional Middle Eastern sweet cake is made from cooked semolina or farina. Often soaked in simple syrup, Santa Katarina’s version is soaked in mastic. The resin obtained from the mastic tree, known as "Arabic gum" or "Yemen gum,” gives off a refreshing, slightly pine or cedar-like flavor to put this dessert over the top.
Tags: Bakery
2015-08-25
Tel Aviv
BEEF
Brik @ Hakosem
With a constant line of customers, Hakosem (The Magician) is well known for its shawarma and falafel. Made of chickpeas imported from Spain and ground 15 times a day, ensuring freshness, the falafels are rich with cumin, coriander, ground sweet paprika, raw garlic, onion and parsley. What makes them special is the added sesame and nigella seeds. But locals know another secret. Hakosem's brik, a deep-fried Tunisian pastry, is filled with beef, mutton fat, garlic, mashed potato and soft-boiled egg. It is truly a masterpiece among dumplings. Vegetarians have their own version with a sabich filling of eggplant and potato.
With a constant line of customers, Hakosem (The Magician) is well known for its shawarma and falafel. Made of chickpeas imported from Spain and ground 15 times a day, ensuring freshness, the falafels are rich with cumin, coriander, ground sweet paprika, raw garlic, onion and parsley. What makes them special is the added sesame and nigella seeds. But locals know another secret. Hakosem's brik, a deep-fried Tunisian pastry, is filled with beef, mutton fat, garlic, mashed potato and soft-boiled egg. It is truly a masterpiece among dumplings. Vegetarians have their own version with a sabich filling of eggplant and potato.
Tags: Fried, Ethnic, Pastry
2015-08-23
Kauai
SEAFOOD
Poke @ Koloa Fish Market
There's plenty of great poke in Kauai, but Koloa Fish Market is arguably the best. The family-owned place was started by a former Sheraton chef and he serves extremely fresh poke with a variety of twists. Try one with avocado or Korean poke (sesame oil and chili).
There's plenty of great poke in Kauai, but Koloa Fish Market is arguably the best. The family-owned place was started by a former Sheraton chef and he serves extremely fresh poke with a variety of twists. Try one with avocado or Korean poke (sesame oil and chili).
Tags: Hawaiian , Tuna, poke
2015-08-21
London
BURGER
Chickenshack @ Burgershack
It’s all about burgers, beers and good vibrations at Burgershack, the brainchild of London’s "burger detective" Burgerac. The popular blogger honed a number of delicious recipes based on his experience and preferences, assembled a dream team, developed a menu and launched his temple to all things burgers at The Royal Oak pub in Marylebone. But chicken lovers should not despair. Poultry fans line up for the Chickenshack. Marinated in buttermilk to retain moistness and flavor, a hefty chicken breast is shallow fried in lard (or vegetable oil, if preferred), then stacked with rich American cheese, tangy pickled onion, mayonnaise and crisp iceberg lettuce, all cradled in a fresh sesame seed brioche bun. The pillowy bun, gooey cheese and juicy meat explode on your taste buds in a mouthful of sandwich heaven. Don’t be shy. Order two.
It’s all about burgers, beers and good vibrations at Burgershack, the brainchild of London’s "burger detective" Burgerac. The popular blogger honed a number of delicious recipes based on his experience and preferences, assembled a dream team, developed a menu and launched his temple to all things burgers at The Royal Oak pub in Marylebone. But chicken lovers should not despair. Poultry fans line up for the Chickenshack. Marinated in buttermilk to retain moistness and flavor, a hefty chicken breast is shallow fried in lard (or vegetable oil, if preferred), then stacked with rich American cheese, tangy pickled onion, mayonnaise and crisp iceberg lettuce, all cradled in a fresh sesame seed brioche bun. The pillowy bun, gooey cheese and juicy meat explode on your taste buds in a mouthful of sandwich heaven. Don’t be shy. Order two.
Tags: Chicken, Cheese
2015-08-18
Buenos Aires
EMPANADAS
Empanadas @ Peron Peron
Argentina is all about the empanada. You won’t walk a block in Buenos Aires without encountering some sort of establishment that sells the coveted handheld love pocket. It’s the most common go-to snack in the country. So it’s not often you hear about an empanada that develops a crazy cult following. This sit-down restaurant, which honors Argentina’s beloved political figures Juan and Evita Peron, might seem like an unassuming spot for making one of the best empanadas in the city. But Peron Peron’s version has managed to cause somewhat of an unhealthy addiction in its fanatics. Peron Peron’s empanadas are stuffed with braised osso bucco and then deep-fried.
Argentina is all about the empanada. You won’t walk a block in Buenos Aires without encountering some sort of establishment that sells the coveted handheld love pocket. It’s the most common go-to snack in the country. So it’s not often you hear about an empanada that develops a crazy cult following. This sit-down restaurant, which honors Argentina’s beloved political figures Juan and Evita Peron, might seem like an unassuming spot for making one of the best empanadas in the city. But Peron Peron’s version has managed to cause somewhat of an unhealthy addiction in its fanatics. Peron Peron’s empanadas are stuffed with braised osso bucco and then deep-fried.
Tags: Argentinian, Empanadas