Another collaborative post from a talented contributor regarding some of my favorite locations in the world. Enjoy, C. Cutlery in one hand and your suitcase in the other; traveling the world with an eye on the cuisine that different countries have to offer is one of the best ways to do it. With that in mind here we are going to take at a look at a handful of countries from a continent that has influenced the world’s eating habits for decades and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Asia. China There is little denying the influence of Chinese food on the world outside of China, in particular in the US and Europe. The Chinese takeaway has become a staple of the world’s weekly meal plan, but that doesn’t mean we should be leaving our exploration of this intricate cuisine at our local store. If you like…
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]]>As my first four days in Seoul were a bit of a disaster (read about the events here), I was desperate to make something of the trip, even if on the last day. Enter, Mingles. As I researched fine dining restaurants in the city, hoping to find one open for lunch, I stumbled upon Mingles. Realizing the venue was listed in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants (specifically, #11 in Asia’s 2018 list), I contacted good friend Zoe, and asked if she might be able to make an introduction. She kindly introduced me to Chef Mingoo Kang, who was kind enough to introduce himself to me during the meal, and my reservation was set. Obviously, this meal was meant to come together. View this post on Instagram Simple, quality ingredients allowed to shine — it doesn’t take much more to make me happy when dining. A post shared by…
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