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The Peace Corps for Cooks: Volunteer Travel with the Culinary Corps

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CHANGE:   How culinary professionals are immersed in volunteer projects with local communities.   More »

Foodie Primer for Hawaii: 13 Local Foods To Try

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ABROAD:   The word “Lomilomi” in Hawaiian means to massage—raw salmon cubes are massaged with Hawaiian sea salt, then left to marinate with chopped onions and tomatoes, like a Hawaiian Ceviche.   More »

The Ultimate Vegan's Guide To Finding Food On The Road

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Random Restaurant Review: Authentic Italian In Bangkok

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NIGHTLIFE:   "Other guys may be headed for hand jobs around the corner, but me, I’m drooling at the prospect of the eggplant parmigiana."  More »

How To Be A Vegetarian In Korea

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ABROAD:   There is no word in Korean for vegetarian and the concept is often quite foreign to Koreans. There is also no such thing as "hold the shrimp" or "can I get tofu instead of cheese?"   More »

Bangkok Binge Eating 101

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NIGHTLIFE:   One man's quest to eat as much shopping center food as possible (in one day).  More »

Armchair Travel: We Heart Food!

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GEAR:   That's right. And we've been eating up a storm around the globe  More »

Barbecue Around the World

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NIGHTLIFE:   What is it about cooking over a smoldering pit that brings out the best in people?  More »

A Taste of Cognac, France

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TRIP IDEAS:   Step aside Champagne, it's Cognac's turn.  More »

America's Best Ice Cream Shoppes

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TRIP IDEAS:   The third Sunday in July is National Ice Cream Day! Valerie Ng shares eight great spots to grab a scoop.  More »

Cultural Respect: Food Ethics And The Conscious Traveler

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SPIRIT:   Can a person maintain their own ethics around food and be respectful of other cultures food offerings?  More »

Realistic Body Parts Sculpted from Bread Attract Visitors to Thai Bakery

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NIGHTLIFE:   Artist Kittiwat Unarrom's realistic body parts sculpted from bread are entirely edible.  More »

Berlin Binge Eating 101

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NIGHTLIFE:   We sent Tom Gates out with an empty belly and asked him to eat as much as he could in one day. It turns out that the man can eat a lot.  More »

11 Weird Japanese Foods

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ABROAD:   These are the slimiest, hairiest, chewiest and smelliest foods commonly eaten in Japanese households.   More »

A Foodie Primer for Mexico: 10 Foods to Try

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TRIP IDEAS:   Tacos, tortillas, chilaquiles: Viva México!  More »

Chaos, Culture and Kim Chi: A Korean Cafeteria

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ABROAD:   School cafeterias offer a window into the evolving culture of Korea.  More »

10 Ramen Shops in Tokyo Worth Visiting

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NIGHTLIFE:   2. Menya Musashi: "The cooks are animated in the open kitchen, with the head noodle chef constantly yelling as he pulls noodles from boiling water. . ."   More »

Learning Experiences: How to Survive a Chinese Banquet

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ABROAD:   It was our first university banquet. I was new to everything in China and I took in the scene with an air of intrigued bewilderment that didn’t leave me the whole time I lived and worked in Beijing.  More »

Munching Montana: A Road Trip Guide to Montana’s Most Unique Local Food

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TRIP IDEAS:   A quick guide to Montana's most notable local food, whether restaurants, farmer's markets, or even wild edibles you can stop and pick along the way.   More »

Cooking Banh Xeo, Vietnamese Street Food Without Borders

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TV:   The Without Borders boys learn how to make Banh Xeo, a vietnamese specialty, from not only the best Banh Xeo maker in Vietnam, but the best Banh Xeo maker in the world.  More »

5 Asian Food Blogs To Read Before Traveling To Asia

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ABROAD:   Consider food blogs as travel guides that give you another angle through which to experience culture. And prepare to get hungry.  More »

Essential Cookbooks for the Culinary Traveler

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GEAR:   The fastest way into the heart of a culture might very well be through its local cuisine.  More »

10 Spots in Chicago for BYOB Dining - Eat Well and Save

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NIGHTLIFE:   Thanks to Chicago’s quirky liquor laws, you can cut down on dining expenses at BYOB – bring your own beer and wine - restaurants all around the city. Here are some stand-outs.  More »

Best Chocolate in Barcelona

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TV:   When in Barcelona, you must visit Petritxol street. Sure there are art galleries and bookshops, but the real treat is the chocolate!  More »

Breton in Oz: A Couchsurfer Talks of Food from Home


TRIP IDEAS:   Breton couchsurfer Delphine Mazars tells us a bit about local cuisine in Brittany, France.  More »

11 of the World's Most Vegetarian-Friendly Cities

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TRIP IDEAS:   Whether you’re a vegetarian or simply seeking new gastronomic experiences, put the following veggie-friendly cities on your travel agenda.  More »

How To Order Sushi Like A Ninja

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ABROAD:   NO chopsticks, NO wasabi, NO soy sauce.  More »

Why British Food Isn’t as Bad as You Think

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NIGHTLIFE:   It's easy to assume we Brits don't care about food. We eat our main meal at the bus stop, drink our own body weight in warm lager and then cradle a donner kebab on the way home like it’s our only friend.  More »

Houston Har Gow

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TRIP IDEAS:   Valerie Ng explores a side of Houston where the familiar fallbacks of BBQ and Tex-Mex are strangely absent.  More »

Armchair Travel: Grill Baby, Grill!

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GEAR:   Fourth of July is upon us and it's time to fire up those grills.  More »

Sexy Sushi: The Global Foreplay Food

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NIGHTLIFE:   Something about sushi makes sexy singles around the world want to take off their clothes.  More »

Goodbye Sushi, Hello Ceviche

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LIFE:   Cooking raw fish in citrus juice is at the heart of one of South America's most popular dishes, Ceviche.  More »

The World's Best Cities for Late Night Food

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NIGHTLIFE:   Hong Kong: two streets down from Nathan Road in any direction. . . Follow the clothes racks and CD boxes down until you start smelling hot oil.   More »

Matador's Favorite Restaurants In The World

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NIGHTLIFE:   Matador's staff pick their favorite places in the world to eat. And we're a pretty varied bunch!  More »

A Beginner's Guide To Foraging For Food

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LIFE:   Though we have found more complex ways to assemble a meal, foraging remains relevant today for anyone interested in cheap, locally-sourced, food.  More »

A Guide To Eating In Brazil

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NIGHTLIFE:   Beware: Asking for a complete churrasco will mean you get every last piece of the animal barbecued, from the chicken’s heart to the pig trotters.  More »

7 Reasons To Take A Cooking Class

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ABROAD:   Cooking classes are great ways to learn about local food and make new friends.  More »

Eat Your way Through Seattle’s International District

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NIGHTLIFE:   Seattle Expert Megan Hill takes you through the city's International District and details the best spots for lunch, dinner, dessert, tea and more.  More »