• Browsing NPR's website, I stumbled across a post about Picture Cook, a new illustrated cookbook in which the drawings themselves are the recipes [pictured]. Author Katie Shelly explains how the book began: In the mood for Eggplant Parmesan, she called a friend to get the recipe. As her friend dictated, Shelly drew out the steps and ingredients, and later found it far easier to cook from her illustration than a written recipe. Other visual learners may find the same thing. —Cory Baldwin
• In this week's New York Times Magazine, Michael Pollan offers a fascinating look at what scientists are beginning to discover about the ecosystem in our guts—how our diet affects the trillions of microbes that make their home there, and how in turn, those microbes affect our health, appetite, digestion, and possibly even our temperament. —Laura Sant
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Most pizzerias in Naples—and in Italy in general—are content to serve predictable drinks such as Moretti lager or Coca-Cola. And most Neapolitans are content to drink them. But times are changing even in tradition-minded Italy, where there's a growing awareness of the finely crafted beers, wine, and artisanal sodas that can enhance a meal centered around pizza. Here are some of our favorites. Keep reading »
These crunchy snacks are perfect for entertaining or just to nibble on in the afternoon—serve them on their own or pair with one of our favorite dips. See the collection »
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Ordering a Monaco in Paris is akin to ordering a Shirley Temple in the states—only kids do it. I didn't know this the first time I heard about the frothy beer cocktail, which is spiked with grenadine or cassis and French lemonade; I just thought it was an ingenious way to dress up a light brew. As I explored Paris, ordering Monacos along the way, Parisian bartenders started to snicker at me. When a friend eventually whispered that only high school kids drink this beverage, I realized I had managed to make myself look young, even in a country that doesn't ask for your ID at the door. Mon dieu! Keep reading »
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From SAVEUR Issue #156
When sourcing canned tomatoes for our Naples-style pizza sauce, we tried every variety we could lay our hands on, from simple American Romas to imported tomatoes with D.O.P. status, the Italian protected designation of origin. As we tested each product, raw and cooked, we looked for vibrancy of color, consistency of texture, and overall purity of flavor. In the end, we found that these dozen brands do the best job. See our favorites in the gallery »
From SAVEUR Issue #156
by Keith Pandolfi
At Naples' Pizzeria Starita, the men who prepare the pizza include the masto e dondero, the friggitore, the fornino, the pizzaiolo, and his assistant. Keep reading »
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A tangy cabbage slaw and a drizzle of rémoulade accompany these luscious sandwiches. See the recipe
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Style and Philadelphia have never been synonymous in my mind. Growing up I would visit the Liberty Bell, which back then was a rather bleak square in the middle of the historic area, watch some revolutionary clad tour guides, and then head home. As an adult, I came for the cheesesteaks, but despaired at the lack of nightlife, and also left at the end of the day. But Philly has been slowly transforming over the past decade, and its facelift is a lot like the Kimpton's new Hotel Monaco: Informed by history, but with a fresh style that makes it stick out from the crowd.Read the full review and area guide »
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As I prepared for my trip to Dubai, known for over-the-top opulence and Las Vegas-style theatrics, I wondered how I would be able to explore the place beyond its generic glitz in a mere three days. Sitting on the Persian Gulf just across from Iran, the city was not always the teeming metropolis that it is today: In 1883, when the ruling family Maktoum rose to power, Dubai was a just small pearl-fishing village. But in 1966 oil was discovered, forever changing the face of this desert town. By the 1980s the ruling family had made Dubai a tax-free zone to promote foreign investment, and in 2000 Dubai Internet City opened to lure in tech companies. The years that followed have been marked by shameless displays of luxury, from the Burj al-Arab, the world's most expensive hotel housed on a man-made palm tree-shaped island, to a slew of outposts of some of the finest restaurants in the world, including New York-based Nobu and Frenchman Pierre Gagnaire's Relets Par Pierre. Despite the sudden-wealth, Las Vegas-like reputation, what I found was a uniquely Middle Eastern metropolis, featuring all the conveniences, trappings and surprises of a big city anywhere else, but with a distinctly diverse Asian flavor all its own. And, as many from the region already know, this nonstop, ever-changing town is an ideal destination for frequent trips, whether for urban-paced relaxation or adventure, for business or vacation, as I found out over the course of 36 hours. See the Dubai travel guide »
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Rich stir-fried pork belly, silky everyday noodles, delicious chicken with celery, and more—these 20 simple and flavorful dishes make great quick meals. See the collection »
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