Sicily’s complex history has left its mark in architecture, landscapes, culture, and customs, but nowhere is it more evident than in the food. It has been conquered, invaded and settled by the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, and Arabs. While Italy has some influence, the foods of Sicily are an eclectic fusion of Arabic, Mediterranean and African …
Persian food has a lot in common with Indian food, but owing to its position on the legendary Silk Road, it shares significant traits with Chinese, Russian, Eastern European and Arabic food as well. Traditional Persian cuisine combines the savory of fresh herbs and spices like saffron, merges it with the sweetness of pomegranate, barberry …
Peruvian cuisine is one of the earliest example of fusion food, evolving over decades as migrants arrived at the port of Callao and assimilated into an increasingly mixed society. Rather than remain culturally segregated, the flavors and techniques from Europe, Africa, and East Asia have blended seamlessly with ancient Peruvian cuisine into something utterly unique. …
India is a vast country with many differences in climate, culture, and crops. Consequently, the cuisines have developed differently in its northern and southern regions. Food Explorers’ Lunch Expedition “Banana Leaf Thali” These days, ‘South Indian’ food is slowly moving into mainstream. Guiding us on our Lunch Expedition is Devi Gottumukkala, one of the owners …
Turkey is a crossroad between Europe, Asia and the Orient. This unique location combined with the migration of Turks over the centuries from Central Asia to Europe has shaped the identity of its cuisine. Turkish cuisine has a long and deep-rooted legacy that goes way beyond kebab. A colourful country with differing climates and terrains, …
Peking roast duck is an ancient dish dating back to Mongolian invaders. Although those raiders may have invented the dish while they roamed across China, the imperial kitchens of the Ming Dynasty refined it during the 1600s into the type of dish served in restaurants today. The Huffington Post ranked Peking duck as one of …
Calling all fans of South Indian cuisine – there is now a restaurant in Mannheim serving traditional dishes from South India and Sri Lanka! SJ South Indian Food opened for business end May 2018. There is an “all-you-can-eat” buffet lunch on weekdays. Guests can order from an à la carte menu from 17:00-22:00 hours daily …
Yangda, 扬大, is one of few authentic Chinese restaurants in the Baden-Württemberg region. There are three locations in Karlsruhe to choose from, and one in Heidelberg. The first restaurant opened along Kaiserstraße, the main pedestrian shopping boulevard in Karlsruhe, on the upper floor of retail shops. A narrow staircase leads you upstairs to a cosy …
Remember the creative culinary team at Hase Im Mond – Katja Merkel and Guna Upul Samante – who adapted the food from the film “The Hundred Foot Journey“ at last year’s Cinema à la Carte event? Well, they have recently set up shop! When I visited their new location in Bammental sometime mid-February, they had …
Welcome to possibly the most popular cafeteria in Heidelberg – the Zeughaus-Mensa im Marstallhof. It won the nationwide „Mensa of the Year” award in 2010 and 2011, proudly claiming the title „Best Mensa in Germany“ for two years in a row. The historical building it is housed in is located a stone’s throw away from …
