Category Archives: Outside DC

Chennai bleg

Posted on 2012/12/12 by .

Your recommendations are very much welcome, including of course food. It will be Yana (some shopping) and I, no Alex. Originally posted on Marginal Revolution – click to see comments and suggestions. Chennai: Wikipedia | Google Map Related Posts:

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Tripolitanian cuisine in Tel Aviv

Posted on 2012/12/10 by .

Libya is an artificial country, so they don’t call it Libyan food, even though the restaurant is run by “Libyan” Jews. Odelia, web site, Ben Yehuda 89, Tel Aviv. The “Hrime” is pieces of snapper in an excellent red pepper … Continue reading →

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The origins of kimchi in Korea

Posted on 2012/10/18 by .

Many would be surprised to discover that this seemingly traditional food was in fact first developed in the late 19th century. Also, the most important ingredient of kimchi, red pepper, was first introduced to Korea in the early 17th century … Continue reading →

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Seoul food notes

Posted on 2012/10/08 by .

There is always a pumpkin, smoked duck, or clam and noodles dish you haven’t seen before. The way to eat well here is to seek out the small restaurants, on the edge of residential districts, with no English language signs, … Continue reading →

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How to eat well in Beijing

Posted on 2012/07/31 by .

Look for the hutongs (traditional, alley-based neighborhoods) which are not too far from the wealthy areas, but not right on top of the wealthy areas either. At the outer “lip” of those hutongs there will be numerous small restaurants and … Continue reading →

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Toronto food bleg

Posted on 2012/07/18 by .

I won’t be there until September (2012), but someone I know (who lives in “our world,” most likely you have read him on economics) will be there sooner. Please help us both out. He has very good taste in food. … Continue reading →

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More food writers should be making this kind of point

Posted on 2012/06/15 by .

Arabic Knowledge@Wharton: So when companies like Wal-Mart bring their logistics ability to Africa, it actually could be a good thing for the poor people of Africa? Cowen: It’s exactly what we need more of. Yes. Arabic Knowledge@Wharton: Yet there’s a … Continue reading →

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Six Rules for Dining Out

Posted on 2012/04/13 by .

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Albuquerque and Santa Fe and Gallup food bleg

Posted on 2012/03/06 by .

Where should we eat? In Albuquerque I am most interested in green and red chili. Any place between the cities would be a useful recommendation as well. photo credit: Kimtaro I thank you all in advance. Originally posted on Marginal … Continue reading →

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John Brown Smokehouse

Posted on 2012/02/25 by .

John Brown Smokehouse, web site, 25-08 37th Avenue (Crescent Street), Long Island City, Queens, NY, 718-361-0085 [NY Mag | NY Daily News | PigTrip | Yelp] photo credit: Dougtone Set in the middle of nowhere, these are the best burnt … Continue reading →

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