Food

You stare at the menu at your local Japanese restaurant and see the word “eel.” You hesitate immediately. I completely understand that gut reaction. Eating a snake-like river creature feels …

You crave sushi, but you feel completely intimidated by raw fish. I totally understand that fear. Staring down a raw tuna steak in your local supermarket often feels like a …

You crave that crispy, salty, golden seafood platter from your favorite coastal Italian restaurant. You probably think recreating [ Fritto Misto (Fried Mixed Seafood) ] at home requires a commercial …

You stare at a bowl of jet-black noodles and hesitate. I get it completely. Eating food that looks like Halloween decor feels unnatural at first. But you need to trust …

You stand in the seafood aisle, staring at a giant, purple, eight-legged sea creature. Fear creeps in. You wonder how you will ever turn this rubbery monster into a tender, …

I distinctly remember staring at a messy, golden mound of food on my plate in a tiny Lisbon tavern. The chef called it [ Bacalhau à Brás (Portuguese Cod) ], …

I vividly remember ordering this fancy-sounding dish at a dimly lit Parisian bistro a few years ago. The waiter dropped a bubbling, golden crust of fish and potatoes on my …

I spent an embarrassing amount of money at a trendy fusion restaurant last month. The waiter confidently brought out a massive ceramic plate holding exactly four tiny slices of raw …

I used to think thin-sliced raw fish belonged exclusively to high-end sushi dens with waitlists longer than my tax return. Then I realized I was paying thirty bucks for someone …

I used to think making raw fish dishes at home was a recipe for a hospital visit or, at the very least, a very expensive mistake. 🐟 Then I realized …