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So, how did the Pappy Van Winkle pair with the hummus?

The same question could’ve applied to the Eagle Rare 17-Year or the William Larue Weller lined up next to that dram of Pappy Van Winkle for an extra, upper top shelf flight.

I was at @byblosrestaurants , specifically the location in Elmwood.

It’s a Middle Eastern restaurant in a shopping center with a view of a T.J. Maxx across the parking lot.

Beside the kebabs and shawarma, co-owner Tarek Tay has turned his personal bourbon obsession into a playground for whiskey lovers.

With about 200 different labels and growing, the list runs from affordable to astronomical, with many rare and allocated bottles.

“I’ve declared myself the king of bourbon at a Middle Eastern restaurant,” the restaurateur said with a laugh.

Pass me some hot pita and another dram, then hit the link in my bio for the full read on this unlikely find and the happy hour deals that have made this family friendly restaurant into a bar for Elmwood as well

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If you’re looking for a new sushi spot, put @rollcrafthandroll on your list.

This new East Village hand roll spot is doing a few things differently. Everything is gluten-free, it’s walk-in only, and there’s no tipping.

The fish was fresh, the rice was seasoned nicely, and you can tell they’re putting a lot of care into the details. Some of the fish is dry-aged, while others are marinated in-house, adding another layer of flavor to each hand roll.

I genuinely enjoyed my meal here and was honestly surprised it wasn’t busier. If you’re in the neighborhood, I’d definitely recommend giving them a try.

📍77 E 10th St, NYC

Swipe through for a look at what we ordered!

#rollcraftnyc #handroll #sushi #eastvillage

Complementary tomato soup to start

Bluefin tuna, chives

Salmon, spicy cucumber

Hiramasa yellowtail, sesame salt, scallions

Scallops, yuzu kosho, potato chips

Snow crab, celery, yuzu, kewpie

Tomato, katsuobushi

Chu toro

Chu toro, Iburigakko Takuan

Hokkaido uni (off menu item)

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FLUFFY FOCCACIA SANDWICHES AT THIS PIZZZERIA IN DENVER 🥪

📍 @pizzerialeopold is know for their thin crust pizza but they’re where i go when i need a fluffy focaccia sandwich 👏

pick the Godfather for the classic cured meats, cheese and arugula but they’re also know for the chicken cutlets 🙌

Get halves so you can try more of their options 🤝

📍 @pizzerialeopold
1990 Wadsworth Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80214

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Finally had dinner at Muromachi Wakuden, a long-awaited experience. We started with an aperitif, followed by a series of appetizers and fried dishes that flowed smoothly. The anago (conger eel) and bamboo shoots prepared right in front of us were delicious, but the highlight was the clear soup made with Kuwana clams, which had a deeply comforting flavor. The shabu-shabu, made with a generous amount of flower pepper, filled my mouth with rich flavors and aromas alongside the meat.The bamboo shoot rice was so good that if you couldn't finish it, they would make it into onigiri (rice balls)! I had four servings, so I enjoyed them the next morning! Less

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【麺屋 龍】
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荻窪のラーメン戦線、その一角に構える『麺家 龍』。家系という巨大な文脈にありながら、どこか輪郭の整った一杯を出してくる店だ。店主・岡本氏は「武道家」で15年以上の修行を積み、若くして店長を務めた実力派。その後も「輝道家」で研鑽を重ね、2022年にこの場所で再出発。その歩みが、そのまま丼の中に表れている。

注文は「得ラーメン」。いわゆる全部入り。

スープは豚骨の旨味を芯に据えながら、口当たりは驚くほど滑らか。濃度はしっかりあるのに重たさに寄らず、乳化のバランスがしっかり整っている。醤油のエッジも丸く、飲み進めるほどに輪郭が立ち上がる設計だ。そこに酒井製麺の中太麺。モチっとした弾力がスープをしっかりと纏い、啜るたびに一体感が増していく。

海苔、ほうれん草、白髪ねぎという家系の王道構成。そこに燻製香をまとったチャーシューがじわじわとスープへ影響を与え、後半にかけて味の厚みが増していく。序盤は整い、中盤から後半にかけて旨味が層になる。

そして面白いのが、ご飯食べ放題というメニュー。思わず手を伸ばしたくなる装置で、20年前の自分なら迷わずボタンを押していただろうが、この日はあえて「並ライス」にとどめる。それでも家系において白飯は不可欠。スープを吸わせた海苔で巻き、ほうれん草を添え、そこに豆板醤をひと差し。この豆板醤の塩気と辛味が加わることで、豚骨のコクが一段と立ち上がる。

岡本氏のキャリアが示すのは、家系の型を守りながらどこまで精度を高められるかという問い。その答えが、この過不足のない濃厚さにある。突出した強さではなく、全体の設計で食べ切らせる一杯。荻窪で家系を選ぶ理由として、しっかり成立している一軒だ。ご馳走様でした。
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🍔𝗗𝗼𝗴-𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗿𝗮
🐕愛犬とのんびり楽しめる、鎌倉・材木座のカフェ
…𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘸 · 詳細は⤵︎

✼••┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛 ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈••✼

Opened earlier this year, “𝗖𝗔𝗙𝗘 𝟭𝟭𝟮 𝘇𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗸𝘂𝘇𝗮” has quickly become our favourite new discovery in Kamakura🤍 This cosy cafe is completely dog-friendly, so of course we had to visit with @qoothepomchi 🐶

Their specialty is their lineup of 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀, served on freshly baked house-made buns🍔 Think of them as a healthier, elevated take on the nostalgic burger classics from 𝘑𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘔𝘤𝘋𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘥’𝘴 with fresh ingredients✨ In addition to their signature burgers, they also offer a monthly changing seasonal plate🍽️

Whatever you do, don’t leave without ordering their 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗸𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗲🍪 It was hands-down one of the best we’ve had - incredibly soft and chewy inside, and perfect either as dessert or to take home for later🍫

✼••┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 𝗝𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗘 ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈••✼

今年鎌倉・材木座にオープンしたアットホームなカフェ「𝗖𝗔𝗙𝗘 𝟭𝟭𝟮 𝘇𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗸𝘂𝘇𝗮」🎉 最近訪れた鎌倉のお店の中でも、特にお気に入りになった一軒です💕 店内まで犬同伴OKなので、もちろん @qoothepomchi と一緒に伺いました🐕

看板メニューは、自家製バンズを使用したハンバーガー🍔 日本のマクドナルドで親しまれている定番バーガーをイメージしながらも、素材や味わいにこだわった上品な仕上がりです💯 バーガー以外にも月替わりメニューがあり、7月にはさっぱりとした「夏のおろしハンバーグプレート」をいただきました🌿

テーブル席と畳の個室があり、赤ちゃんや小さなお子様連れでもゆったり過ごせます🍼 駐輪スペースと無料駐車場も完備🚲 デザートの「チョコチャンククッキー」は驚くほどしっとりしていて、お持ち帰りにもおすすめです🤎

①, ② 🍳てりたまバーガー (¥1,680)
　　　🐟フィッシュバーガー (¥1,280)
③ 🧀チーズバーガー (¥1,680)
④, ⑤ 🥬かまくらバーガー (¥1,580)
　　　🍤えびカツバーガー (¥1,480)
⑥ 🍚夏のおろしハンバーグプレート (¥1,580)

✼••┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈••✼

📍┆𝗖𝗔𝗙𝗘 𝟭𝟭𝟮 𝘇𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗼𝗸𝘂𝘇𝗮
🚉┆Kamakura 鎌倉駅 (East Exit)🚶🏽‍♀️16min
👩🏻‍🍳┆Cafe · カフェ
🏷┆@cafe112.zaimokuza #CAFE112zaimokuza
💰┆¥1,000~¥2,000🌞
👣┆Pet-Friendly · 店内ペットOK
📅┆Book Online · オンライン予約可
✍️┆Food: 𝖢𝖺𝗌𝗎𝖺𝗅 · Vibe: 𝖱𝖾𝗅𝖺𝗑𝖾𝖽 · Price ¥¥

✼••┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 𝗛𝗔𝗦𝗛𝗧𝗔𝗚𝗦 ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈••✼

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Hội An is the town I’d tell a friend to just eat their way through.

It’s small, and most of what you’ll want costs a couple of dollars and comes from someone who’s cooked that one dish for years.

Six plates I’d send anyone to, and where to find them:

- Cao lầu — the noodle Hội An is known for, thick and chewy, with two cuts of pork and crackly croutons. Cao Lầu Thanh.
- White rose — translucent shrimp and pork dumplings under a pile of fried shallots. White Rose Restaurant.
- Mì Quảng — turmeric noodles, pork and shrimp, a sesame cracker to snap on top. Ông Hải.
- Fried wontons — crisp, loaded with a bright tomato and shrimp topping.Miss Ly.
- Cơm gà — the local turmeric chicken rice. Cơm Gà Hiền.
- Bánh ướt thịt nướng — grilled pork and soft rice sheets you wrap yourself. Cô Thu BBQ.

Save it for when you go. Which one are you starting with?

Next stop: Huế.

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