The Culinary Revolution of Pedrito Sanchez
The first time Pedrito Sanchez popped up on my radar was through Luis Arrufat. “Your family’s from Malaga, right? Then you gotta make the trip to Jaen,” he insisted. I […]
A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Paris
Before arriving in Paris, it was 2020, smack in the midst of COVID with the city emptied of tourists. I got myself a list of restaurants to hit, a long […]
The Rise and Fall of a Food Latin Hood
Before COVID, there was a vibrant latin clique in the center of Donosti, at least in terms of food and restaurants. At that time, the Reyes Católicos street was like […]
Raw and Rare: A Steak Tartare Expedition Across Continents
My earliest memories of tartare come from Venezuela, where my parents would take me to this restaurants where a waiter at the table served up this finely seasoned, slightly spicy […]
Copenhagen’s Renaissance: The Birth of New Nordic Cuisine
In 1987, a Danish film that would become one of the great classics of culinary cinema was awarded by the Academy for Best Foreign Language Film: “Babette’s Feast”. In it, […]
The Mystery of Gong Fu Tea
My first time in Asia, and I found myself entering a traditional Chinese tea house, “The Chapter” in Singapore. The place felt like it came straight out of a Chinese […]
Lua: Crafting Mestizo Gastronomy in Donosti
I first met Aaron during those post-work conversations in a restaurant, where we’d gripe about everything that was going wrong. He’d often lament, “These kids in the kitchen don’t communicate […]
Exploring Amsterdam’s Culinary Scene: Kaagman & Kortekaas
Lost flight. Forced night in Amsterdam. I can’t remember the last time I had a normal flight. The upside: we can eat. The only place that welcomes us on a […]
Behind Closed Doors: Discovering the Secret Culture of Basque Dining Clubs
In the world of Basque dining, there’s a fascinating and somewhat secretive tradition known as “Soziedad Gastronomika.” They’re like exclusive dining clubs, and while they may sound romantic and mysterious, […]
Vietnamese Flavors from Berlin to Paris
I’ve never been to Vietnam, and I don’t know any famous Vietnamese chefs, except for Nguyen Thi Thanh, the lunch lady. In Venezuela, I grew up around Chinese and Japanese […]