Your trip to the most expensive restaurant in the world may not be as grand as you expect it to be. Somehow, we have this notion that anything that comes with an exorbitant price tag has to be equally ostentatious and ooh-la-la! Aragawa restaurant, Japan’s first steakhouse located in Tokyo’s Shinbasi district, disproves exactly this notion.
Believe it or not, Aragawa is not just one of Japan’s high end restaurants; it is the most expensive restaurant in the world. Reservations to this restaurant are extremely hard to come by and if you are among the lucky few who do manage to get in, make sure you are loaded with cash or your credit card has enough limit on it, since meal tabs start at $368 per head.
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In these fast times, breakfast on the go, takeout lunches, and microwave dinners are becoming not just commonly used terms but an indication of our urban lifestyle. For this reason, not too many people are familiar with formal dining etiquette. Although formal sit-down dinners are reserved for the elite of the society and are quite a rare occurrence in the life of the common man, it’s always better to know how to mind your P’s and Q’s in case such an event does present itself in front of you. Here are some tips for you to keep in mind. (more…)
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New York is a city that is typified by change, innovation and creativity. No matter how many times you return to it, you are bound to experience something new, something different, something out of the ordinary.
The most visible platform for this change is perhaps the culinary world where chefs are constantly overworking their gray cells to come up with gastronomic creations that will have their patrons guessing, experimenting, and of course, praising.
Here are four such interesting seafood dishes that are likely to win your heart!
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Indoor markets have been around for long in New York City, but food emporiums are a different breed of indoor markets altogether. If you are out shopping for luscious foodstuffs and mouthwatering pre-prepared dishes, these are just the places for you. And now, with the holiday season upon us the crowds are descending into these markets located in megamalls looking for cheeses, fresh meats, and produce. Alternatively, you could always stop by these places for a quick bite and a glass of wine on one of your afternoon shopping sprees. Here are a few food courts you must check out as soon as possible, if you are a true blue epicure. (more…)
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In a rapidly changing world that has been placed at a precarious position by the mishandling it has received at the hands of humans, it is only the concerted efforts of other human beings that can help restore balance. The same holds true when it comes to farming practices, including vineyards all over the world.
Governments, major retail outlets, as well as consumers are showing increasing awareness towards the effect of fine wines on climate change. Several vineyards have taken extensive measures to go green and reduce the carbon footprints. This is the story of three of them. (more…)
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