Month: January 2014

Go Fork Yourself: The Big Game

The Big Game Falls & Footballs Andrew and Molly talk about their plans for Super Bowl Sunday, Andrew shares his near death experience and Molly talks about going vegan for a week. Plus, find out how Andrew and Molly feel about reservations. Hey Eleanor! Jump Out of a Plane A Week of Eating Vegan Questions…  Read More

Bizarre Bites: Rat

Oh, Rats! I have eaten quite a few rats in my day, and I’m here to tell you they are pretty darn tasty. Bush and pack rats of several species in Arizona, jungle rats of several types in Ecuador and Suriname, Royal rats (gibnuts) in Belize, cane rats in Uganda, rice rats in Thailand, a giant…  Read More

Go Fork Yourself: Honeymoons & Cancun

Honeymoons & Cancun Globetrotters Andrew calls in from Lima, Peru, to fill us in on his travels. Molly tells us about her trip to Cancun including some of her culinary finds. Plus, they discuss honeymoons. Questions We want to include your listener questions in upcoming podcasts. If you want to ask Andrew & Molly a…  Read More

Au Cheval

Reinvented Diner Food This gastropub in Chicago’s restaurant-centric West Loop draws crowds for their playful interpretations of classic dishes. Restaurateur Brendan Sodikoff (also behind the city’s Gilt Bar, Dillman’s and Maude’s Liquor Bar) daydreamed about opening a place with the feel of a greasy spoon. In 2012, he made that dream a reality with Au…  Read More

Miami

Welcome to Miami Miami exudes joy. With warm weather, a rapidly growing food scene, and such a creative spirit, it has become one of my favorite travel destinations. People are living out loud in Miami, and everything from the music to the food and the attitude about life is a reflection of that. And although…  Read More

Bizarre Bites: Tarantulas

Eight-Legged Treats Of all the foods I have eaten in my lifetime, the tarantula strikes me as one of the strangest from a psychological standpoint. We are pre-conditioned in this country to think of these fuzzy insects as scary and poisonous, belonging on Halloween decorations, not dinner plates. But they taste great, reminding me of…  Read More

Miami’s Ethnic Eats

A Few Latin Favorites Miami’s population has seen a radical shift in recent years. With an influx of Caribbean, Central American, South American, and other Latino communities in the city, it’s  become the unofficial capital of the Latin world. You should expect in a city where nearly 70 percent of the population is Latin American…  Read More

Food & Wine’s Chefs-in-Residence

The New Food & Wine  Food & Wine magazine has tapped six Chefs-in-Residence to consult on monthly features, recipes and travel tips. I am honored to join world-class chefs Grant Achatz, Hugh Acheson, Mario Batali, David Chang and Eric Ripert as a recipe developer and travel guru in this exciting new partnership. More info at foodandwine.com:…  Read More

Go Fork Yourself: Sriracha & Jet Packs

Sriracha & Jet Packs Hot Issue Go Fork Yourself returns this week with Andrew calling in from Miami. Andrew and Molly catch up, discuss their New Year’s resolutions, and talk about the great Sriracha debate. Plus, they answer the question: what do I do with a whole chicken? More Information Sriracha Rebuttal (AndrewZimmern.com) Food & Wine…  Read More

5 Questions: Tadashi Ono & Harris Salat

Japanese Soul Cooking When you think of Japanese food, staples from your local sushi bar might come to mind. But that’s just one itty-bitty fragment of Japan’s culinary traditions. Tadashi Ono, a chef and New York-based author, and Harris Salat, food writer and owner of Ganso in Brooklyn, have set out to give Japanese comfort food…  Read More

Sriracha Rebuttal

Counterpoint Back in November I wrote a blog post about why I am over Sriracha. In summary, I just think there are better hot sauces out there. Plenty of great ones pack more punch and flavor. After the blog came out, I received a ton of feedback. Some of you agreed. Some of you really…  Read More

Montréal

Indulge in Montréal Montréal is not only one of the most beautiful and captivating cities in North America, it’s also one of the most exciting places to eat and indulge. Our neighbor to the north celebrates foods like poutine (French fries and cheese curds smothered in gravy), maple syrup and decadent foie gras, so a…  Read More