Good Eats
Good finds of food & drink around the world that you might want to try.
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
Pralines: TidBit of the Day
Need more sweet ideas? Market Street Sweets in Charleston, South Carolina, offers freshly, homemade pralines and chocolates. The danger is you might eat them all before bringing them to your hosts.
Old Spitalfields Market: TidBit of the Day
When people think of London, they often think of Harrods and Selfridges. One shopping area that cannot be overlooked is Old Spitalfields Market, one of London’s oldest markets. In addition to fantastic young designers, it is also home to many independent cafes and food vendors. Right off of the Liverpool tube station, this market is [...]
Levelle’s Bistro in Fairbanks: TidBit of the Day
One of the top women-owned businesses in Alaska is Levelle’s Bistro in Fairbanks, Alaska. Located in this beautiful city, Levelle’s has some of the best steaks and freshest, tastiest seafood – salmon to clams to yes, Alaskan salmon. It’s worth it to fly up here.
