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Rakija Is Not Just a Drink. It Is a Conversation.
On the rituals, the varieties, and the right way to say no.
In Serbia, refusing rakija is not rudeness. It is an opportunity to explain yourself, which is almost worse.
Why Belgrade Is the Most Underrated Food City in Europe
Belgrade doesn't have a food scene. It has food. The difference matters more than you'd think.
New York Is Not One Food City. It Is Forty.
Everyone eats in Manhattan. The people who live here eat in Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx.
How to Buy Olive Oil in Istria (Without Being Ripped Off)
Istrian olive oil has won more international awards than any other region in the world. Most tourists still buy the wrong bottle.
The Last Bistros of Paris
The word 'bistro' has been diluted to meaninglessness. These places still mean something.
What Does 'Authentic' Actually Mean?
The quest for 'authentic' food is often a way to avoid talking to actual people.
The Cheese Women of Paris
The great cheese shops of Paris are run almost entirely by women. This is not a coincidence.
In Istria, Everything Smells of Truffles in October
The white truffle season in Istria is short, intense, and completely unlike anywhere else in Europe.