TidBit of the Day
Quick bits of news, tips, and food recommendations to share. To help organize our finds, we include:
* Good eats: places we’ve tried and you might want to as well
* Good finds: products, resources, and other things we think are noteworthy
* Good works: food companies and works that are doing good food work
* Newsbits: relevant food news you might want to know
* Odds and ends: information we found interesting but not sure where they fit in
* Wordpress tips: tips and guides for designing websites on Wordpress
Respite from the Day: TidBit of the Day
Respite Coffee in Durham, NC is a welcome…respite. This city, which continues to impress every day with some sort of new (usually food-related) find, had still been missing a good coffee and tea shop in the downtown area. The good places for coffee are usually restaurants. And only offer one or two teas. Finally, a [...]
Show Some Love: where did our photos go?
Valentine’s Day came and went, but here at Zomppa, we profess our love for food everyday, and if you’ve enjoyed our Photos of the Day, you might wonder, Where did it go?? We still are posting up a photo of the day – only to make it easier for you to enjoy, we are now [...]
Fuji at Kendall: TidBit of the Day
M.I.T. has some quirky, awesome buildings on campus. Nearby in Kendall Square, there is a now a new funky sushi place, Fuji. Just opened, this clean, elegant place is sure to be a neighborhood favorite. The sushi is ridiculously fresh, like shrimp tempura (on the house), but its menu is quite extensive. Pineapple basil fried [...]
Lime Leaf, Spartanburg: TidBit of the Day
In the sleepy downtown of Spartanburg, SC, the restaurant voted “best in” is Limeleaf. A Thai restaurant on the corner of the main streets is surprisingly authentic and flavorful Thai food in this southern town.
Introducing our first intern, Madelyn!
We are absolutely delighted to introduce Zomppa’s first Digital Media and Research Intern! We were blown away by Madelyn’s passion and experience, and are looking forward to her contributions to the team. In addition to her behind-the-scenes work, keep an eye out for her upcoming column. Welcome, Madelyn! Springing from a background in sexuality and [...]
DaisyCakes 2.0: TidBit of the Day
As you may know, one of my favorite cupcakeries in the world is DaisyCakes, which has been at the Durham, NC’s Farmer’s Market in its Airstream for years. Now they opened a physical shop with simple quiches, breakfast sandwiches, omelets, sandwiches, and soups – all locally sourced. Its potato soup is perfectly creamy and its [...]
High Cotton, Low Country: TidBit of the Day
Charleston, SC is an incredible food town, home to Husk and the like, another must-eat establishment serving lowcountry with local ingredients is High Cotton. Shrimp and grits like you’ve never had it. A lovely, airy atmosphere as you savor your pulled pork.
Catch 31: TidBit of the Day
One doesn’t usually think of the beach during the winter. But if you’ve got an inclination to visit Virginia Beach and want some freshest fish and seafood, check out Catch 31 Fish House and Bar. The calamari is cooked to perfection. Fresh oysters on the half shell. Their oyster stew is one of their specialties. [...]
The Pancake Bakery: TidBit of the Day
In Amsterdam, The Pancake Bakery boasts the best pancakes in town. Well, yeah, they’re pretty darn good. Everything on the menu looks so good, it’s tough to choose which pannekoeken (Dutch pancakes) to order. Sweet, savory, all delicious. Not to mention the large bucket of treacle on the table to sweeten the deal. The pancakes [...]
Jiro Dreams of Sushi: TidBit of the Day
Japan’s living treasure, 85- year old Jiro Ono, the first 3-star Michelin sushi chef, is the subject of a new film coming out in March, Jiro Dreams of Sushi. Located in the humble underbelly of Tokyo’s subway system, Jiro’s restaurant has earned a adoring and loyal following. “You have to fall in love with your [...]
