IBIS World, a leading market research service recently published a report on speciality food stores in the USA. It found that the industry is worth $8 billion dollars in revenue and has been growing consistently in the past five years. Speciality food spending is predicted to rise as consumers look to source the more elusive items available on the market today from across the globe. This infographic details the must have foods everyone should try before they die, along with facts about each of the twelve foods listed, the country of origin, and what you are likely to pay for the privilege of tasting them. Travelling from the Italian hills to find the elusive White Alba Truffle, to the depths of the Caspian Sea in search of Almas Caviar. Viewing eye opening record auction prices for Yubari Kind Melons, to ordering the Japanese Fugu Fish that if not prepared properly could kill you. We have all the information you need and where to find it. Knowing where to source these gourmet delights is key to satisfying your epicurean curiosity. We profile the top ten speciality stores, artisan food halls and open air food markets across Europe including those in major […]
Humans are creatures of habit. Once we find things we like, it is very hard to attract our attention to something new. This is especially true about the foods we eat. Because humans are very visual beings, just the mere appearance of a dish may turn them off, especially if it is a foreign cuisine they do not have any experience with. It’s been said that variety is the spice of life and we think people should apply that to their choices in food as well. It’s no fun eating the same thing over and over, no matter how good it is. Expand your horizons and try something new – like Thai cuisine. We’re going to tell you about five of the most popular dishes in Thai cuisine that everyone should try – at least once. Tom Yam Goong Tom yam goong is one of those dishes you can smell before you ever see or taste it – and that’s a good thing! It’s made from lots of smelly, delicious herbs like lemongrass, galangal and chiles that create an aromatic symphony in your nose. Overall, tom yam goong is sort of like shrimp gumbo with an Asian flare and can […]
Phuket has become such an indelible part of tourism in Southeast Asia, let alone Thailand, that not even a tsunami can stop it. Yes, the primetime holiday spot was hit hard by the infamous Indian Ocean megathrust earthquake of 2004 but, happily and despite the odds, has made a swift recovery. This is not a purely anecdotal bit of speculation either. The numbers tell the story – and they are truly impressive. To wit, for the past five years roughly 3.5 million visitors, on average, have come to Phuket. That makes Thailand’s largest island a top 30 global holiday destination. Public relations, obviously, are not Phuket’s main concern. Luxury hotels in Phuket also compare favourably with some of the best in the region, from Langkawi to Bali, Palawan to Pattaya. Decent accommodation then, is not a problem. And, clearly, neither is the climate, so long as it veers tropical and not tropical monsoon. How about where to score a choice stretch of beach? Please. Easy peasy in Phuket. No, the one dominant question that plagues many Phuket-trippers is, simply, this: Where to find a good, authentic meal? Well look no further. This handy list underscores some of the gems of […]
Fast food Burgers have always been very much popular, But where to find the best Burgers in London? If you are a fast food lover, then London is the right place for you. London has got different and many varieties of fast food burgers for their visitors from all over the world. It’s one of the London’s night’s charms which cannot be missed by the London’s visitor. London is always known to satisfy and entertain the international visitors and market. From soft burgers to freshly minced beef patties, even homemade sauces and other wonderful fillings would just definitely add the yummiest taste to your burgers. Meat Liquor, Bar Boulud, Honest burgers, Byron are one of the most eaten burgers in London, Meat Liquor the coolest burger in town is easily available near Bond Street, you can always enjoy having good time there with wind blowing and lightning around the street which could easily gets on to you. Honest Burgers are also popular among the Londoners as it is served with red onion relish, Beef and cheese, with smoked bacon, picked cucumber, lettuce and mature cheddar that’s are the reason for its success and popularity and most of the never ending […]
Before our trip to Egypt, I was only looking forward to two things- first, to see the Great Pyramids of Giza since it is arguably the most staple destination of Egypt and second, I was really looking forward to experience the street scene of Cairo by going on a street food trip. Although a lot of travel advisors say that it’s not very safe to eat just anywhere in Egypt, I was still however confident to go on a food trip just because I got a first-aid medicine at hand just in case my stomach goes bad. Luckily, I did not get diarrhea during my whole trip because I avoided the Egyptian tap water as much as possible. I know Egypt is a historic and exotic place and I expect the same with their food; that’s why I was very excited to get the opportunity to finally travel there and see the ancient sites firsthand and not just see it in some postcard or in a children’s encyclopedia. Sure enough, when we got to Cairo, the first thing we went to see are the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx in Giza, situated just a few kilometers away from the City […]