Foodie Frivolity
Must-eat dishes and crazy food stories around the world.
- If you're tired of pretentious pubs that cater to slick hipsters, banal bars with ear-splitting sound systems and dirty dives whose sole demographic is degenerates, then maybe it's time to change your …
- Ah, the food truck. Over the last decade, the U.S. has been taken by storm by these moveable feast mobiles. Has this foodie phenomenon petered out? Not even close. It's time to get to snacking in thes …
- Plenty of celebrities own bars and restaurants. After all, when you're rich and famous, it's pretty awesome to have your own place to escape the hordes of fans, paparazzi and angry exes. You've probab …
- Whether you enjoy dimly lit dive bars or prefer your watering holes refined and classy, you have to admit: there's something extra-special about a secret bar. That's why we're so fond of the speakeasy …
- One of the sure signs of a high-end hotel is the presence of the celebrity chef-owned restaurant. It's a guaranteed draw for a discerning culinary crowd, with the property attracting both visitors and …
- There are some meals that are immediately forgettable and those you’ll remember forever. Then, there are those worth flying over an ocean for. As some of the most touted and awarded restaurants on the …
- Some of the best summer memories are synonymous with hot dogs, peanuts and nachos at the ballpark. But as your taste buds evolve over the years, so have your team's culinary offerings and stadiums acr …
- If you ask a fan of spicy food, they’ll tell you there’s no such thing as too hot. So what if it makes you sweat or sets your mouth on fire? In their slightly watery eyes, every spicy dish is a challe …
- There are plenty of restaurants, bakeries and cafes that don't make it, even with an amazing food product. There are also many spots that do make it, but they never attract the amount of attention or …
- You know that saying, "everything old is new again?" Arcades aren't just for nerds in the 80s anymore. A revamped, adult version of arcades have become some of the most hip and popular evening hangout …
- Czechs take the idea of relaxing with a cold one to a whole new level. Called the Beer Wellness Land, at Chodovar, a large brewery in the Czech Republic, your tour includes a 20-minute dip in a hot be …
- Have you ever decided to go to or avoid a restaurant based solely on its name? Most restaurants have monikers that are meant to be appealing, straightforward, kitschy, or a play on the chef's fame. Bu …
- This is not a tease: wine therapy is real and the best way to drink your cares away. More formally known as vinotherapy, grapes are nature's antioxidant. We've all heard the benefits of drinking wine …
- No, you haven't had too many Mai Tais, those are in fact mermaids swimming past your bar stool. That is, if you're at any of these kitsch bars across the United States. If you're wondering where you c …
- Going out to clubs and bars on the weekend is a usual occurrence and a much needed break for those looking to shake off the stress of a busy work week. We make it a point to get together with friends …
- A cross between dinner and performance art, Dining in the Dark is a new trend where diners enjoy a meal with one of the key senses removed in order to heighten your other senses, such as taste. Many o …
- You are what you eat…or so the saying goes. Modern food fanatics have taken this age-old proverb to heart becoming vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free, gluten-free, carb-free, or engaging in any number of …
- One look at a map will prove there’s no shortage of waterfall hikes in the Philippines. In fact, it seems the entire archipelago of 7,000+ islands is made up of nothing else. Unfortunately, due to the …
- It's a well known fact that the Eastern and Western worlds have very different standards when it comes to cuisine, from everyday meals to what's socially accepted as delicacies. While we know bugs are …
- There are plenty of great reasons to visit Italy: the amazing sights, the sun and cuisine being at the top of the list. The majority of people head over during the summer months, choosing to endure th …
