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The Great Birria Boom

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How two Mexican-American birrieros made the beloved dish a sensation in America In 2005, two Mexican-American teenagers from LA met at the fair in Coatzingo, Puebla, during Semana Santa, or Holy Week, a time when countless Mexican-American families head back to their family’s hometowns all over Mexico to visit relatives.

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When Did Nashville Become a Bar Theme?

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In general these establishments do very little to honor the actual culinary traditions of Middle Tennessee: the soul food, meat and threes , and even Maxwell House coffee and Goo Goo Clusters. Under the glow of a sign that asks “What Would Dolly Do?” Just like Munsick, I see country everywhere. Daniel Maurer Line dancing night at Nash Bar.

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An Eater’s Guide to Madeira, Portugal

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And, well, it’s not entirely inaccurate; as a jumping-off point for ships going as far back as the 15th century, some consider Madeira one of Europe’s oldest tourist destinations. Madeira’s vibe can be a bit hard to pin down, but a good starting point is to envision a slightly less tropical, more rugged, European-influenced Hawai‘i.

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‘In Pursuit of Flavor’ Taught Us to Treat Ingredients With Respect

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Freetown eventually grew to eight families who lived in a cluster of houses surrounded by their fields and barns. But then again, there were no white people in Freetown. The Free People, as Lewis called them in her second book, The Taste of Country Cooking , were entirely self-sufficient.

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Greek Style Pizza Explained

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There are many different types of pizza to choose from, with the most popular of course being the Italian variety where the dish originated. However, there is another popular variant that you have likely spied on the restaurant menu, and that is of course Greek pizza. Pizza isn’t a dish that is traditionally associated with Greece and its cuisine.

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Our Favorite Places to Eat in Kalamazoo

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Kalamazoo, Michigan, also known as Paper City, is a small town that’s nice to stop by when you’re traveling through the state. It was apparent that Rustica blends influences from Spain, Italy, France, and other European countries in their dishes. Their specialty is Greek cuisine and other Mediterranean influences.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-July 2021 Edition

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restaurant industry has shown remarkable resiliency, having lost as much as 35 percent of visits at the beginning of the pandemic, but still has a ways to go to get back to pre-pandemic levels, reports The NPD Group. How is the US On Premise shaping up as it continues its journey back from COVID-19 disruption? foodservice industry.

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