38 articles tagged with seafood
The first time I stepped into a traditional *tasca* in Lagos, Portugal, I was struck by how the simple act of sharing a meal could tell such a profound story about place and people. The clinking of small ceramic plates,...
You know what doesn't get enough credit? The coastal food scene in Texas. While I typically chase powder in mountain towns, my construction buddy Jake's wedding brought me to Corpus Christi last spring, and I found myself completely hooked on...
The ocean has always been my greatest teacher, but Iceland's waters offered wisdom I never expected to find on a plate. As I navigated the 828-mile Ring Road encircling this mystical island, I discovered that Iceland's cuisine tells a story...
As someone who's spent decades understanding how the body heals, I've come to appreciate how the right food experiences can nourish more than just our physical hunger. My recent weekend in Biddeford, Maine—a historic mill town experiencing a remarkable culinary...
The first time my network crashed during a video call back home, I was sitting at a roadside jerk stand in Kingston, Jamaica, with sauce-covered fingers and a mouthful of the most flavorful chicken I'd ever tasted. That technical glitch—which...
The azure waters of the Gulf of Guinea lapped gently against my borrowed fishing boat as I approached Malabo's harbor. After three decades studying the Great Lakes ecosystem, I've developed a sixth sense for coastal cities with untold culinary treasures....
There's something almost therapeutic about the ritual of cracking open Maryland blue crabs spread across brown paper, the satisfying crack of the shell giving way to sweet, tender meat. My first encounter with Baltimore's seafood scene happened quite by accident...
There's something almost clinical about the precision with which Baltimoreans crack open their blue crabs—a fascinating intersection of tradition and technique that reminds me of my lab work, but with significantly more Old Bay seasoning. As someone who's spent years...
There's something wonderfully counterintuitive about living in Hockessin, Delaware—a charming inland town that sits just an hour's drive from some of America's most underrated coastlines. During my recent business trip to the First State, I found myself with a weekend...
There's something magical about standing on the shores of the Mozambique Channel, watching the sunset paint the sky in impossible hues while local fishermen haul in the day's catch. After decades of chasing waterfalls across six continents with my now-grown...
Standing at the crossroads of Cajun and Creole cultures, Lake Charles, Louisiana presents a fascinating geological and culinary landscape that captured my analytical mind and adventurous palate. Like the sedimentary layers of the nearby Atchafalaya Basin, the food culture here...
Standing at the edge of the Corniche, with the Mediterranean's sapphire waters stretching before me and the scent of salt mixing with cardamom-infused coffee from nearby cafés, I felt Alexandria's unique energy pulse through me. This wasn't my first encounter...
Having traversed tech hubs across four continents, I've discovered that a city's true innovation isn't always found in its office towers but often simmers in its street food stalls. Nowhere exemplifies this better than Karachi—Pakistan's pulsating commercial heart where centuries-old...
You know what's wild? How a tiny peninsula in southern Belize can pack more flavor into its food scene than some major metropolitan areas I've visited for work. I stumbled upon Placencia during a much-needed break from the winter fashion...
Growing up between cultures in El Paso, food was always my connection to heritage and place. When I landed in Norfolk for a cultural geography conference, I expected solid seafood but discovered a culinary scene that beautifully reflects Virginia's complex...