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Discovering Chicago’s Food Scene with a Local Chef

If you’ve never actually touched down in the Windy City, then you could be forgiven for thinking that Chicago’s cuisine revolves around deep dish pizza and quirky hot dogs. Despite the fact that I prefer my pizzas thin crust and…

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A British Expat’s Experience of Eating in America

“You’re going to get fat.” That’s what my brother told me before I came to America for the first time: a not-so-subtle warning about the portion sizes in the States.  He had already visited the USA, on a high school…

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Enjoying A Dram At Abhainn Dearg Distillery

Single malt maturing at Abhainn Dearg Distillery As a child, the journey to Uig on the Isle of Lewis – where we would spend a week on the beach with buckets and spades – seemed like a drive to the…

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The Brewery Under the Bar in Gardner, Massachusetts

IPA. Pale ale. Aged stout. In America, beer can be hard to avoid – but that’s not necessarily a bad thing for discerning taste buds.  The microbrewery trend is on the up across America, and the small-batch brews that result…

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Brunch in NYC

An Introduction to Brunch in NYC

Sunday brunch is something of an institution in New York City. The weekend brunch is to New York what the Sunday roast is to Britain: an excuse to be lazy with loved ones while feasting on good food. On a…

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The Delights of Dining at The Dylan Amsterdam

Amsterdam is known for both its history and its hedonism, home to all manner of ‘highs.’ But the high you should be looking for in this city is High Wine, just one of the unique dining experiences found at the…

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