Friendly debate is far from unusual in the food world, as preferences, both personal and cultural, are limitless. Perhaps the most classic talking topic of debate among foodies and casual connoisseurs alike is question of what constitutes a sandwich. It sounds like an easy enough question. The portable meal we all know and love is…
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Nashua’s Saigon Sandwich Celebrates the Banh Mi
There is something oddly gratifying about finding a restaurant that provides satisfying meals at no-frills prices. As an admittedly frugal foodie, I’m always in search of places where the customer gets more for less, and few New Hampshire cities are more equipped with providing inexpensive eats to visitors than Nashua. The state’s second largest city…
A Collage of Collagen: Soppressata Toscana
Stepping into a panini shop in Italy is a truly remarkable experience for any food-inclined individual. Despite not being elegant in the slightest, many of the most widely-renowned panini purveyors have their own unique character that distinguish them from their competition. For one eatery, that character may stem from their chalkboard menu and decades-old surroundings….
Scrapple on the Beach: Great Food and Scenery Collide at Native Kitchen and Coffee
About two summers ago, I landed an internship at the Wentworth by the Sea, a Marriott hotel perched on what is arguably the most gorgeous piece of real estate in New Hampshire. I was a lucky guy. The scenery leading up to the establishment was breathtaking. Crystal-blue water, commanding boats and a first-rate golf course…
Amherst’s Smokehaus Proves The Best Wings Do Not Come From Chickens
Among my most memorable experiences in the American south occurred over three years ago when I visited my stepdad’s parents in Virginia. They live in a quaint little town composed of fewer than 1,000 people. It’s the type of place that comes to mind when the stressors of life become overwhelming and the desire to…
Pupusa Perfection at California Burritos
Fast casual Mexican and Tex-Mex eateries have never been more popular than they are currently. They provide flavor, value and variety that other forms of fast food cannot compete with. Between 2012 and 2017, Mexican restaurant revenue reached $41 billion. Further, a 2018 MSN poll found that Americans favored Mexican and pizza-oriented chains to more…
Sandwiches the Mexican Way at Consuelo’s Taqueria
Despite the rise in popularity of Mexican-inspired eats, the torta has remained a rather unfamiliar item to many people. Ask ten people if they’re familiar with the concept of tacos or burritos, and surely all ten will say yes. Ask the same ten people to describe a torta, and the response will be much different….