Tag: Cultural Cuisine
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No, thanks: 11 foreign dishes I just don’t get
Introduction: why some popular dishes baffle travelers Travel opens our palates to a world of flavors, textures, and traditions. Yet even the most adventurous eaters have moments where a dish just doesn’t click. In this piece, I offer a personal take on 11 popular foreign dishes I don’t quite get—while keeping the respect that every…
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No, Thanks: 11 Popular Foreign Dishes I Just Don’t Get
Why travel exposes us to the unfamiliar Travel is a constant education in cuisine. What tastes like comfort in one culture can seem perplexing in another. This piece isn’t about ranking flavors or shaming cuisines; it’s a candid tour of dishes that have left me scratching my head, followed by some practical context that might…
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WaPo’s New Food Critic Breaks the Rules: A Lunch That Speaks Volumes
Turning the Tables on Traditional Food Criticism When a major newspaper unveils a new food critic, expectations often center on refined palates, exclusive reservations, and high-end tasting menus. But The Washington Post’s new critic, Elazar Sontag, is rewriting that script with a surprisingly democratic approach. His debut lunch—held not at a trendy bistro but in…