Gioia’s Deli on The Hill in St. Louis crafts one of the great sandwiches of the world: hot salami on cheesy garlic bread.
St. Elmo Steak House is Indianapolis classic
Established in 1902, St. Elmo Steak House has survived the decay of central Indianapolis and its subsequent gentrification. Now that’s a classic.
Following James Beard to Santa Fe
Since 1998, the James Beard Foundation has honored a handful of “America’s Classics” each year. The … Following James Beard to Santa FeRead more
Omnom puts the ice (cream) in Iceland
Omnom has applied the sophistication of its line of chocolate bars to ice cream and toppings at its ice cream shop in the Reykjavik factory.
Hot dog, Iceland’s unofficial national fast food
Located steps from the waterfront, Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur is the venerable purveyor of the humble hot dog in Reykjavik.
Lamb with a view at Reykjavik’s Grandi Maðöll
In addition to fish, Icelanders eat a lot of lamb. In Old Harbor’s Grandi Maðöll (great food hall), Fjárhúsið specializes in lamb plates.
Icelandic lobster soup warms a chill evening
The subtleties of Iceland lobster soup at first confounded a former Maine lobsterman, but he quickly recovered and scarfed it down.
Kaffivagninn serves authentic fish and chips
Kaffivagninn is Reykjavik’s oldest restaurant, having served the harbor since 1935. It’s also a perfect sunny day spot for fish and chips.
Skyr cheese launched a thousand longboats
On our first day in Reykjavik, we wondered if we’d stumbled into some modern version of … Skyr cheese launched a thousand longboatsRead more
Freshé gives tinned fish a bright new start
As diligent readers of HungryTravelers might know, I grew up on the Maine coast. But before … Freshé gives tinned fish a bright new startRead more