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The gastronomic escapades at Chinatowns in the USA

The Chinese are over one percent of the total population of the USA and despite this, they keep a low profile, which means you rarely get to see them in popular media, in news, or movies. The Chinese immigration to the USA was believed to have started in the 19th century when they came here as laborers or due to wars and famines in their regions. They are not the only Asians here, there are people from Southeast Asia too, like the Vietnamese who fled their country when the USA invaded their country. And now many more are coming for further education and business. They have brought with them their culture including their diverse cuisine to these lands. They are not limited to a city in the country, you will find Chinatowns in every major City in the USA, and they are a minority in the most.

Read More 02 Dec 2024

Gourmet destinations for those on the hunt for Christmas dinner with a difference

Different people look forward to different activities at Christmas, some will enjoy a break in the low temperatures, while others will enjoy the company of near and dear ones. There will be some who will be looking forward to a walk in the market to look at the decorations and make good of the festive discount offers. Still, there are others who enjoy what is served on the dinner table, some with fond memories of their mother’s cooking. There will be some who will want to travel with the time off they have got from work or studies. Some of these will be people who will want to enjoy a Christmas dinner of a different kind there while others will be having something different as they will be far away from home.

Read More 15 Nov 2024

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Foodie destinations for Italian cuisine lovers

Italy has many city destinations that are popular with not just European tourists but with international tourists too from all parts of the world. Apart from the city breaks tourists come here for religious tourism, for beaches, or for winter breaks in the Alps. This country is known for its glorious architecture including those of the old churches. But there is another aspect to these holidays and it is the Italian cuisine. The citizens of the cities in the Western world or the major cities in other countries will be used to some of the items from the cuisine like Pizzas at the various restaurant chains. You may even have Italian restaurants in your locality offering pasta and lasagna. This will make many curious about what these and more items will taste in the country of their origin which makes them foodie tourists ready with a big appetite.

Read More 23 Sep 2024

Culinary Adventures in the Middle East: Discover Flavors from Across the Region

Though the Middle East is a large region, not many people are aware of the items or the cuisine they have to offer. It consists of a few countries large and small, offering different dishes with some common ones though with different national flavors. The dishes are meaty with different kinds of meats including mutton though pork is forbidden to be used according to Islamic laws. There are vegetables used too, whether to add flavor to the meat or for separate dishes. Some of the items can be spicy and the ingredients used are mostly from local produce. There is a lot of seafood on offer too, mostly in the cities close to the coast. As for the drinks, the local coffee, yogurt, and milk drinks are very popular.

Read More 28 Aug 2024

The Diversity of Tempting and Delightful Indian Cuisines

When most people around the world think of Indian cuisine, they think of spicy food. Indian restaurants, both northern and southern ones can be seen in most major cities of the world, though what is served has been adapted to what the locals prefer to eat. You will also note that there are no forks or knives and you will have to eat most dishes with your hands, though there are spoons if you wish to taste any curries. In the south of the country, dishes are often served on banana leaves. India has a large army of students studying hospitality courses and they dream of working in hotels and restaurants not just in the country but abroad too.

Read More 24 Apr 2024

A COMPLETE TRAVELERS GUIDE TO MEXICAN FOOD AND FLAVORS

Like every culture, the cuisines here are influenced by the local produce. The food here is influenced a lot by the Europeans who came here and established colonies. African slaves who were imported to this nation also brought their cuisine, whose influence can be seen in the items consumed here. Mexico is a large country and every region has different items to offer or the same item will be prepared differently. The reason for this is that the people who occupied this country before colonization were parts of different groups, occupying different regions of this vast country between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. If you come here for a family vacation, the waiters will recommend different items for different members of your family, telling you their taste and suitability for your age group. 

Read More 13 Mar 2024

Go On a Foodie Adventure in Thailand to Taste the Difference

If you live in one of the major metropolitan cities in the USA or Canada, you will have come across Thai restaurants. Most of you will be used to Chinese restaurants and aware of some of the items from the cuisine. However, there are not many Thai restaurants even in the larger cities which have a large population of migrants from Thailand. Most people who come to the Western world come looking for a life different from what they are used to while others stick to their tradition, living life the same way as they did in their country. Hospitality is a major industry in Thailand and several youngsters have traveled to countries all over the world and started their eateries, some of which have gained popularity with the local population. All of them will be catching flights and getting a taste of a life of a different kind before they land in a different country onboard.

Read More 11 Jan 2024

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