For Chowhound. February 2018.  Airport food doesn’t always have to be greasy fast food, pre-packed sandwiches, and run-of-the-mill chain restaurants. Over 100 million passengers fly through the world’s busiest Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport each year, and they have several options where they can taste local flavors. While most travelers don’t have enough time to step outside the airport […]

For Creative Loafing Atlanta. February 2017.  Sandwiching the northwestern corner of I-285 are the city of Smyrna and the unincorporated town of Vinings, fondly known together by some locals as Smynings. Until the 1990s, one of the only iconic structures here was the historic Vinings Jubilee, a town center with brick buildings, a clock tower, […]

For CheapOAir. May 2016. My perception of Cuban food while eating at restaurants in the US was limited to Cuban sandwiches, pulled pork, rice, beans, and a few meat staples. It was only when I visited Havana a couple of years ago that my entire perception of Cuban cuisine was proved to be false. It […]

For CheapOAir. May 2016. Eating out in one of the world’s most expensive cities can be quite daunting at first. In Oslo, Norway, a pint of beer can set you back $8 and a basic lunch (sandwich + coke) about $25. Even a Big Mac combo meal is $12! A nice dinner for two at an […]

For Creative Loafing Atlanta. March 2016. With deep brown backdrops, country safari furnishings, and a vibrant bar menu, Biltong Bar feels like an old world cigar room with a contemporary twist. Open since early February, Biltong is one of the newest additions to Ponce City Market’s Central Food Hall. Restaurateur Justin Anthony (owner of Cape […]

Chef Hector Santiago’s Latin sandwich shop lives on at Ponce City Market By Sucheta Rawal @suchetarawal. For Creative Loafing Atlanta. Jan 2016. Photo by MIA YAKEL. MIDDAY DELIGHT: Medio Dia sandwich made with pork, chicharrones, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and pineapple habanero mustard EL SUPER PAN OLD FOURTH WARD675 Ponce de Leon Ave. N.E. Suite N137  404-600-2465 www.elsuperpan.com Mon.-Sat., […]

The Huffington Post. Nov 2015. “There is no such thing as Israeli cuisine,” said Chef Roy Sofer at the hip Italian Bindela Restaurant in Tel Aviv. Over the next ten days, every person I spoke to in Israel gave me a similar answer. Just like the U.S., Israel is a melting pot of cultures and […]

As more people turn to veganism, there is a growing demand for restaurant menus to include plant-based foods beyond raw salads and smoothies. In Jenkintown, a neighborhood of Philadelphia’s suburbs, a 16-seat enterprise has become the city’s new favorite vegan spot. Flora Vegan Restaurant was the vision of four high-school friends, Dan Brightcliffe and Patrick […]

Feature Cover Story 2014 Food Issue Read Sucheta’s monthly column ethnic.city in Creative Loafing Atlanta Metro Atlanta’s ethnic dining scene is growing rapidly as local immigrant communities expand. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that approximately 20 percent of the new residents Atlanta has gained since 2000 are foreign born. In particular, Gwinnett County is the […]

One of the best kept secrets in upstate New York is the city of Lake Placid. Nestled in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, Lake Placid offers picturesque scenery, unique culture and plenty of outdoor adventures. Historically, an American physician named Edward Livingston Trudeau put Saranac Lake on the map in the late 1800s as an […]

Delegal Dining Room at King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort 201 Arnold Road St. Simons Island, GA, 31522 912- 638-3631 www.kingandprince.com Price: $$ After a visit to the Delegal Dining Room at the King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort, it is easy to see that executive chef Jeff Kaplan has made it his mission […]

Almost exactly halfway between Europe and the Asia Pacific region, the cosmopolitan city of Vancouver, British Columbia is located only 24 miles north of the U.S. border. While Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is well connected, flying into Seattle is relatively cheaper as you avoid paying international fees and taxes. The drive is approximately three hours and offers […]

If you have never been to Brazil, your only experience of Brazilian Food may have been at one of the upscale Brazilian steakhouses that seem to be popping up all around the world. These all-you-can-eat restaurants are known as Rodizios. They serve a scrumptious salad buffet, side items and a constant flow of meat preparations, […]