Noodles and Company: A true representation of global cuisine?
With over 410 stores in 31 states, Noodles and Company has been rapidly expanding its outreach since it opened 20…
Why Thailand Has the Best Cuisine
When it comes to South-East Asian cuisine, you really can’t go wrong with any dish. The blend of exotic spices…
EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival: Part 2 of 2
Is this a good representation of international cuisine, or is it “Americanized?” Japanese pagoda at EPCOT in Orlando, Fla. (Image…
‘Unorthodox’ and How One Culture Can Have Different Realities
In the Netflix series “Unorthodox,” as the main character abandons her life in New York’s Ultra-Orthodox Jewish community for Berlin,…
Chile, Canada, the U.S.— How a Family Created Unique Cross-Cultural Celebrations
Chile, Canada, the U.S. — I have lived significant portions of my life in these countries. As an Adult Third…
2020 marks Time for Change around the globe
3 MINUTE READ 2020 has been a doozy for us all! Yet amid the strife and toil, upheavals and new…
Part III of IV: Cross-Cultural Perspectives — Thriving Amid Pandemic — NYC, USA
NYC–Brooklyn based Chef Mustapha Abdul-Rahiim offers steps on how to create your own food security during a pandemic.
Family Dinner and Customs in Different Countries – PART 2 OF 3: Kaiserslautern, Germany
In this part of my series, we will be exploring the customs that come along with family dinners as well as their importance in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
Family Dinner and Customs in Different Countries – PART 1 OF 3: Malta, Italy
The Republic of Malta, a small isolated island in Southern Europe, is known for its stunning landscapes, historical structures, and traditional cuisine.
Zhaojialou: A Taste of History at Every Turn
Social scholars consider food to be a cultural pillar, in part because it is idiocentric to societies worldwide. Food has been used to mark countries and peoples for generations. It follows, that in Zhaojialou, an ancient water town in Shanghai, China, local cuisine takes top billing among the regional treasures for travelers to explore.