Pure Unadulterated Lamb
Ouagadougou may not rank high on the list of top vacation spots, but when it comes to good meat, aficionados know to come here to get it. Farming is a big part of the economy and thus, the city boasts a multitude of roadside shacks that make use of the most rudimentary methods to create some of the most succulent meat specialties. The choices vary from grilled offals on a stick to whole animals roasted to perfection, enough to make Anthony Bourdain and Sandra Lee make out at a dinner table. Continue reading Pure Unadulterated Lamb
By Raissa Nebie on May 30, 2010 | 2
Back in the Game
Dear Readers,
After a long hiatus, we are finally back to the blogosphere with a new design and upcoming stories from the other side of the Atlantic. Yours truly has embarked on yet another transatlantic adventure and will be blogging from West Africa for the next few weeks. I am currently “Bourdaining” it up in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso where I’m visiting family and dodging scary salamanders on a daily basis. After jumping through countless hoops, I finally have a decent internet connection, and thus will try to capture and share as much as I can through an assortment of visual delights. Until then, I leave you with a map of Burkina so you can better picture my location.
By Raissa Nebie on May 17, 2010 | Comments Off
Tortilla de Patatas – A Thrifty Taste of Spain
Last year, I spent a great portion of my summer shuttling between Paris and San Sebastian. I was shooting mini video series on the restaurant scene of the Basque Country. It was a great experience that allowed me to dine at amazing restaurants and interview incredible chefs. If you’re foodie, then you know that San Sebastian’s culture is deeply rooted in gastronomy. From mom and pop’s shops to 3-star Michelin restaurants, the food is certain to blow your mind no matter where you eat. Continue reading Tortilla de Patatas – A Thrifty Taste of Spain
By Raissa Nebie on August 11, 2009 | 4
A Thifty Gourmet Roadtrip: LA’s Korean Wonder Food
They’ve been blogged, written, and twittered about all over the place, and, before I took a recent trip to LA, the six food-loving friends that I emailed for eating advice all suggested that I try them. So, on a very cool evening after a very hot day, I headed to the Alibi Room in Culver City, CA to check out the hoopla. Before I divulge the antecedent, it should be noted that the Alibi Room is a pretty great bar. After mediocre experiences at the posh Sky Bar, hipster Brite Spot, and the overrun-with-men-and-women-who-had-gone-under-the-knife-one-too-many-times The Otheroom, I was happy to go to a place that was well-designed, nicely-sized, and filled with normal folks looking for a spot to enjoy a drink with friends. Continue reading A Thifty Gourmet Roadtrip: LA’s Korean Wonder Food
By Erin Patinkin on May 1, 2009 | 0
Fat Matt’s Rib Shack in Atlanta
If you find yourself in Atlanta, Georgia with a craving to try some great southern BBQ, Fat Matt’s Rib Shack is not to be missed. The restaurant serves tender ribs dripping with barbeque sauce that can be pulled straight off the bone and sandwiched between slices of white bread or licked off your fingers alone.
A full slab brings twelve thick ribs, more than enough for two hungry people, but you also have the option to order half a slab. Other items on the menu that regulars rave about are the chicken and chopped pork. Sides include potato salad (creamy, crunchy, just tart enough), “rum” baked beans, and the southern specialty, Brunswick Stew. Continue reading Fat Matt’s Rib Shack in Atlanta
By Thrifty Gourmet on April 16, 2009 | 1
