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It is never too late to give your family an appreciation for fine food. The thing to remember is that food is a universal experience, and that people with an appreciation for where it comes from will be mindful of it for their entire lives. Take a moment to think about fostering a love of good food in your family.

Start by taking them to international restaurants if you can. This goes beyond just taking them to the standard Americanized Italian and Chinese places in town. Consider looking for more interesting fare, whether you want to take them Read the rest of this entry »

The list of the planet’s best restaurants changes on a constant basis, with names fading in and out and off of the list and then back on — then disappearing again and reappearing on another side of the Earth. The fine art of food does not stand still, and just when a restaurant has been discovered by the “right” people and the appropriate cache has been bestowed, the glamor slips away and it’s just another place again. The Read the rest of this entry »

Fresh fruits and vegetables are a must-have staple in any vegetarian’s diet. Unfortunately, it can be tricky to find a restaurant that serves delicious dishes that cater to these meat-free eaters. There is a rising movement of vegetarian-friendly eateries springing up around the country in response to the growing demand. Check out some of the noteworthy businesses below or search your local business directory.

Candle 79 serves a vegan menu and is located in New York Read the rest of this entry »

The greatest chefs didn’t get their recipes out of books. In fact, some of their greatest recipes happened quite by accident. You can achieve the same greatness in your own kitchen with the food already in your icebox. All you need is a few basic techniques.

For example, a whole chicken, seasoned and thrown in a slow cooker will be very moist and fall off the bone tender in just under a few hours. Add a few vegetables and you have a whole meal. If you want to Read the rest of this entry »

Mario Batali is one of the top chefs in the world. He has 16 restaurants spanning New York City, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas that never fail to amaze. He is also a philanthropist, giving back to the community through his work for Kids for Kids, the Food Bank for New York City, and the Mario Batali Foundation.

Mario and his business partner Joe Bastianich’s first restaurant was Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca in New York City’s Greenwich Village. Launched in 1998, Babbo features excellent Italian food and Read the rest of this entry »

For those who like to watch the television cooking shows, one favorite on television today is Iron Chef America. Families like watching this for many different reasons. They like to see what Iron Chef the chef wants to battle, as well as what the “secret ingredient” is going to be. The Iron Chefs include people like Cat Cora, Bobby Flay, Michael Symon, Mario Batali, Marc Forgione, Jose Garces and Masaharu Morimoto.

Osteria Mozza, a restaurant located in Los Angeles, is owned by Chef Mario Batali. Morimoto, a restaurant located in Philadelphia, is owned by Chef Read the rest of this entry »

Eating out is often viewed upon as involving significant health issues. Food ordered in restaurants often have excess amounts of calories and sodium included, neither of which are concurrent with a health lifestyle. In addition, restaurants have little incentive to decrease the calories or sodium content of dishes; individuals choose to stay away from restaurants that taste bad, but not those that have have lower sodium contents.

As a result it is up to you, as an eater, to make healthy decisions when you go out to eat.The full explanation can be found at May 2013