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Popular Coffee Cream Brulee by Country and The Way It Is Served

10/22/2014 Shem MD Leave a comment

Coffee has been known as favorite beverage since many years ago. In many countries, coffee is served in different ways. In Indonesia, for instance, coffee is most commonly served in black with the addition of white sugar. In some countries, coffee is served with cream or milk. If you are a coffee lover, you need to know many kinds of coffee served in some countries. If you want to have a trip someday, you can try each famous popular coffee in some countries. You will be able to experience the fantastic taste of coffee from many countries.

Coffee Served in Some Countries

Coffee is a good option to accompany you while sitting at the back patio after work. However, the way it is served in your country may be different from it is in another country. The following are some example:

Shangri-La serving up high tea the way the Brits intended

… the “Coco”, with a delicate coconut biscuit, kalamansi lime curd, topped with ginger and coriander-infused pineapple; and the “Café au Lait”, with vanilla mascarpone cream, a coffee cream brulee centre, white chocolate flakes and coffee soaked sponge.

The United States
In the United States, coffee cream brulee is the most famous one. It was first made by Chef Ramsay, a famous celebrity chef from America. This coffee is made from black coffee and cream. The cream is the quarter of the black coffee. Then it is shaken until thicken. After that, yolk and vanilla are added on top of it. Then it is heated using blowtorch until you see crust on the cup. This coffee is perfect for those who like to experience the new taste of coffee. You can eat the crust first and then drink the coffee inside.

Spain
The famous coffee in Spain is called Cafe Bombon. It is made from the combination of espresso and milk. It is modified version of the coffee from many countries like Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

Italy
Italy is famous for its cafe latte. This coffee is made from espresso and cream. The cream is the half of the espresso. Besides in Italy, the coffee is also famous in many countries around the world. Moreover, it has always been in the list of favorite beverages in exclusive coffee shops around the world.

Ireland
Ireland has been known for its Irish coffee. Actually, it is more like cocktail than coffee. This is a combination of thick black coffee, whiskey, cream, and brown sugar. This coffee is usually served with cinnamon and whipping cream and frequently served in cocktail glass because it is more like cocktail and ideal for cocktail party. The recipe is found by Joseph Sheridan, the head of chefs in one of famous restaurants in Ireland.

Indonesia
In Indonesia, there are many kinds of coffee, such as Sumatra coffee, Java coffee, Bali coffee, and Sulawesi coffee. Each coffee has its own unique flavor. Mostly, coffee in Indonesia is served in black with the addition of white sugar. Some are served with milk. Coffee in Indonesia has been famous and is exported to Japan and USA.

There are still many more coffees around the world. Coffee is not only about the beverage, but also about the culture of the people. You can learn the culture of a country by means of coffee drinking habit. Coffee has been a companion. Some people drink coffee because of personal preference, some other because of coffee drinking culture to socialize with others, and some others because of lifestyle.

Popular Food Festivals to Visit around the World

10/20/2014 Shem MD 1 Comment

Are you a kind of person who likes culinary world? Having a taste of many different kinds of meals is a fun. You will be able to notice the difference of every meal in each state or country. If you want to travel and taste the country’s food, it is better if you go to food festival. By having a direction to this kind of event, you can get the traditional food of each country easily.

Food Festivals around the World

There are many popular food festivals around the world. When visiting one of these countries, the culinary visit can be an interesting part of your travel package. The following are some of them:

The Taste
The Taste takes place in Paramount Studios. It is a three-day festival, sponsored by Los Angeles Times. You can eat any foods and any drinks for only $65. You will see local restaurants, bakeries, wineries, and many other culinary stalls here.

Hokikita Wildfoods festival
This food festival takes place in New Zealand’s South Island and usually takes place in March. The festival celebrates the weird side of food. For those who like to taste weird foods, this festival is a perfect option. You can taste the snails, worm milkshakes, flower wine and more.

La Tomatina
La Tomatina, which is held in Spain, is the biggest food fight in the world. Here, you are free to throw tomatoes to everyone. This is good to refresh your mind and relieve yourself from the stressful day. This event is usually on August.

Maine Lobster Fest
This food festival is held in New England town of Rockland. You can enjoy many variations of lobster served for meal. While eating lobster, you can also enjoy live music and carnival rides.

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
In this festival, you will be able to taste many different kinds of food. In addition, you can meet celebrities and watch cooking demonstration directly.

Gilory Garlic Festival
This food festival is held in the United States, exactly California. This festival celebrates the garlic harvest. There are many kinds of foods made of garlic, including garlic ice cream, garlic pop corn, and garlic mussels.

Cayman Cookout
This is the biggest Caribbean culinary event. Located in Grand Cayman Island, this festival celebrates all fantastic flavors of meals in this island. You will see cooking demonstration outside. This is the best festival to enjoy great taste of Caribbeans food. While in this place, you can also have culinary tours of the island. It is going to be an amazing tour.

JFFF( Jakarta Fashion and Food Festival)
Located in Jakarta Indonesia, this festival is usually held in May to June. It will bring you the best foods from all over Indonesia. While enjoying the food, you can also enjoy the latest fashion trend performed on the runway. Some signature events are Kampoeng Tempo Doeloe, Wine and Cheese Expo, Jakarta Wine and Cheese Run, and Eat and Win.

There are still many more festivals, which you can visit around the world. You can choose to visit them based on your taste. The taste from all over the world will introduce you to the diversity of the culture and tastes.

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Special Food in Bandung To Blow Your You Away

09/18/2014 Shem MD 2 Comments

Bandung City in West Java, Indonesia is a great destination for tourists to visit. The city is known as flower city because of its many flowers park alongside the road of the city. People can enjoy fresh air as well as the historical view of the city. Bandung is also known for its distro clothing. There are many shops selling fine clothing, mostly for young people. You can also buy shoes, belt, and more accessories here.

One thing you should not forget about Bandung is its unique food. Make sure you taste it when you visit Bandung because you will not find any food, the same as here.

Food in Bandung has been known for years and you can find it easily along the way. Some special food that you can find in Bandung is:

1.Spicy Fried Meatball
People in Bandung call it as Basreng, stands for Bakso Goreng, which means fried meatball. This is served spicy. Unlike usual meatball which has broth, this food is served alone with spice. The seller will slice the meatball and then deep fried it. Then the spice seasoning is added together. The crunchy meatball with delicious seasoning will blow you away.

2.Chocolate banana
It is a combination of chocolate and banana wrapped in a spring roll paper. Then it is fried. The combination of banana and melting chocolate will make you want it more.

3.Fried Tofu
This in not the usual fried tofu. It is cut dice, mixed with seasoned flour then fried. It is best served hot. Many young people in Bandung like it.

4.Colenak
Colenak stands for di Cocol Enak which means delicious to thrust
This food is made of roasted tape (food from cassava) with red sauce made of grated coconut and palm sugar. This food is sweet and soft.

5.Seblak Basah
It is from sago flour which is made into crackers. Then it is fried again with seasoning and little water. The taste is delicious and chrunchy.

6.Cimol
Cimol is like a meatball but it is made from strach flour and seasoning then it is fried. On top of it is put the spicy powder. It is so crunchy and yummy and better served hot.

7.Siomay
Siomay is a kind of food made by steam it. It is famous not only in Bandung but also in many places in Indonesia. Some are even produced mass and exported to another country.

8.Tahu Lembang
It is a tofu made of cow milk. It is fried with the flour and the taste is delicious, soft inside and crunchy outside.

9.Cilok
Cilok is like a meatball, made of scratch flour. Usually it is filled with egg or meat. After boil it, you can eat it with dipping it in a tomato sauce. For this food, you can find it not only in Bandung, but als in many places in Indonesia. School boys and girls love it so much.

Eating food in Bandung is always fun. The special food of the city accompanied by the fresh air and the humble of the people make eating more fun.

Bibimbap – From Royal Table to Street Food

06/13/2014 Shem MD Leave a comment

Perhaps, some of you are not familiar with this dish; Bibimbap. This particular food is undoubtedly well known for its delicious flavor and variation in South Korea. Some people even call it the Korean’s best dish that is now widely available not only in its origin place, but also around the country and even overseas. This signature Korean dish offers all food lovers with unique taste and very healthy ingredients because it contains lots of veggies and it is gluten free.

Although it is a traditional Korean dish, not only traditional community who love to enjoy this healthy food; international community also starts to like this particular food. Now, there is “Italian” version of Bibimbap, which is characterized by Mediterranean-style veggies and lemony soave. So, what makes this so favored among people?

A Brief History of Bibimbap

There are some different versions when it comes to history of Bibimbap. During Joseon era, bibimbap was believed a special dish that was served only for royal families. It also became a ritual food. According to Siuijeonseo, a recipe book compiled in the 1800s, there are four version references of Bibimpab. The most famous theory is the royal theory, where the food is served for the king and the royal families during Joseon Dynasty. .

The second theory cited in the recipe book refers Bibimbap as a seasonal dish for the peasant during the farming season. They could not eat easily on the farm, so that they took one bowl, and mixed rice with other side dishes to eat in the rice fields. According to the third theory, Bibimbap was served during the revolutionary movement by the peasants who protested against widespread corruption. They were forced to mix rice in one bowl with side dishes due to the lack of bowls and plates to place the food.

The last theory, or the Eumbok theory, states that Bibimbap is a dish served during ancestral rites at the end of a ceremony. People would eat the food by placing each food offered into one bowl or plate and mixing them together.

Best Place to Eat Bibimbap

The word Bibimbap itself means ‘disorderly’ and ‘mix’. It is true since people put various food ingredients in one bowl and then mixed it. This dish is now one of three best Korean dishes known internationally, and becomes a favorite among foreigners. The dish contains rice with top of thirty different vegetables and red pepper sauce for the spicy flavor. Bibimbap also provides a good harmony in flavor and balanced, healthy food to consume, and serves and nutritious meal as well. With various types of vegetables, egg, nuts, ginko, and other ingredients, the dish is ideal to serve after work when your body needs healthy food supply.

There are lots of places you can visit in Korea to enjoy Bibimbap, but the most recommended one would be Jeonju or Jinju. Bibimbap even made its way overseas by various franchises like in Bon Bibimbap, which is currently available in more than 125 countries around the world, including US, Japan and China. It keeps the original recipe of Bibimbap, and even serves various versions of Bibimbap.

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Martell: the Old Heritage of French Cognac

05/21/2014 Musa 1 Comment

Any spirit lovers will not pass a chance to try a glass of cognac, the signature French brandy. Made in the city of Cognac from specific type of tart grapes with unique distillery mechanism, French cognac provides wide variations of flavors depend on the brands, creating rich drinking and tasting experience for every connoisseur.

Martell is one of the oldest and most famous brands of cognac France has even been proud of. Starting from a simple cognac house run by family, Martell is now one of the most recognizable cognac brands with wide range of signature flavors.

Martell History: from Small Distillery to Big Brand
Martell was started way back in 1715, when a young merchant named James Martell came from Jersey, Normandy to Charente bank in Les Borderies, and started a cognac distillery (cognac house). Martell made his cognac from Ugni Blanc grapes, local grapes that were very rare and exclusive even until now, with oak barrels to store the wine.

Thanks to his option, Martell cognac is now famous for several unique characteristics: strong flavor, strong aroma, and hints of spices and candied fruits on each sip.

La Maison Hennessy — Martell cognac distillery – Travelfore

Martell cognac distillery was one of the oldest, and after his death, his wife and children continued the business. They kept the tradition and original ingredients and techniques used to make the signature cognac, even as far as being able to import their products to England in 1814. However, Martell international fame was only achieved in 1831, when the house produced Very Special Old Pale cognac, which was distributed to England, Korea, Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam and Indonesia.

From there, Martell continued to achieve fame and success. The famous Cordon Bleu brand was created in 1912, attracting even more international fame. Martell products have been served on Queen Mary and Concorde in the early 20th century, at luxury houses and establishments in French through Comite Colbert, and even became sponsor for restoration project of Queen’s antechamber in Versailles Palace.

Products of Martell
Here are several famous Martell drinks:

Trois Etoiles/Martell VS, the first drink created by Martell, was a type of drink usually turned to cocktail.
Martell VSOP, the second brand that helped Martell achieved international fame.
Martell Noblique, the third brand that has more sophisticated flavor and aroma.
Martell Cordon Bleu, one of the most famous brands, famous with its unique hint of gingerbread and candied fruits.
Martell XO, which is mostly known from its unique, arch shaped bottle.
Martell Chanteloup, which is a strong cognac made of Chanteloup eaux-de-vie that has been aged for several years.
Martell Grand Extra, which is made of grapes from Grande Champagne and Les Borderies.
Martell Cohiba, which is famous for its distinct floral aroma.
L’Or de Jean Martell, which is exclusive cognac made of eaux-de-vie that has been aged for 100-400 years.

Jean Martell might start small with his distillery, but thanks to his unending dedication to create the best drink from unique and rare Ucni Blanc grapes as well as innovation, Martell has made France proud with their cognac.

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Must Try Famous Food at Orchard Road

05/20/2014 Shem MD Leave a comment

Singapore is a heaven for culinary adventure; you can find everything here from cheap street foods to fine dining restaurants. However, Orchard Road is definitely the place you must visit to if you want the real deal of hearty Singaporean foods and refreshing beverages. Most are very cheap and perfect for culinary adventure for the backpackers or budget tourists.

Famous Orchard Road Foods You Must Try
Most of famous foods on Orchard Road you can find at Taman Serasi Botanical Garden Food Center, which is a kind of food court area. Here are some famous foods to try here:

Roti John

This savory ‘roti’ (bread) is popular in Singapore, but only at Orchard Road you can find the original stall. Original Roti John Stall is famous because you can actually taste the ingredients on top of the the French bread, since it is not slathered in so much BBQ sauce or mayonnaise. The toppings can be cheese, chicken, beef, onions or eggs.

Orchard Road Nasi Padang

Nasi Padang is proof of the Indonesian culture that influences culinary tradition in Singapore. Basically, this is rice dish with various side dishes such as fried chicken with turmeric and ginger spices, chili chicken and fish, fish and chicken curry, mixed vegetables, chili paste (red and green), rendang and many more. Famous ‘nasi padang’ restaurants are Mansor D’ Café, Punggol and Minang.

French Food

If you prefer your fancy French food, do not miss Les Amis at Scotts Road Shaw Center. The restaurant serves French food with slight Asian touch without obliterating the actual taste. This restaurant is also famous as the first fine dining French restaurant, and the quality of food is amazing. Recommended dishes are smoked eel, roasted monkfish, scallop with uni, and amazing choices of petit fours.

Lim Kee Banana Fritters

Banana fritters are simple street food, but Lim Kee at Maxwell Food Center makes them amazing. Although only has small stall, Lim Kee offers delicious, creamy and crunchy banana fritters made only from a type of banana called ‘pisang raja,’ which has creamy texture and natural sweetness. However, you can also find other delights such as green bean fritters. They are very cheap snacks to accompany your Singapore adventure.

Uncle Ice Cream

Uncle Ice Cream is a nickname for ice cream sold from simple carts by (usually) senior citizens around Orchard Road; ‘uncle’ is a call for the male sellers and ‘auntie’ for females. Uncle Ice Cream is basically handmade ice cream sells in a cup, cone, and the most popular sandwich ice cream, which is an ice cream block between two slices of bread. The ice cream comes in flavors like chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, durian, mint, and many more.

Killiney Kopitiam

Killiney Kopitiam often becomes favorite venue to find cheap breakfast. Favorite combinations are simple but very hearty: thick coffee or tea (with milk or not), eggs and bread slices with kaya, a type of sweet and soft spread made of eggs, pandan leaf and coconut milk.

Orchard Road is surely a great start for your Singapore culinary adventure.

Lists of Most Popular Food Trucks in America in 2014

05/19/2014 Shem MD Leave a comment

Food trucks once considered as cheap food sources that people only chose as the last or quick meal option. Now, hunting for food trucks is one of the most favorite culinary adventures in United States. Food trucks nowadays provide various types of foods even with restaurant quality, but of course with all the practicality and casual feeling of eating from flexible food establishments.

Best Recommendations for US Food Trucks
Interested in eating at America’s best food trucks? Here are the newest lists of mobile food establishment you can find:

Roxy’s Gourmet Grilled Cheese

Located in Boston, Roxy’s Grilled Cheese usually travels around locations such as Cleveland Circle, FT. Point and Dewey Square. Grilled cheese sandwiches are elevated with unique recipes, such as grilled cheese with Portobello mushrooms and tomato, Gouda cheese, pepper ham and pineapples, and grilled cheese with smoked apple wood bacon.

Taceaux Loceaux

Located in Texas, this taco truck usually makes its round at Uptown Nola area. The truck is easily recognized because it has unique ‘Dawn of the Dead’ artwork. It serves tacos with unique ingredients such as brisket, taco with salsa picante, spicy chipotle aioli taco, smoked bacon taco and many more.

Korilla BBQ

Hunt for this Korean food truck around Soho, Midtown, Flatiron and Dumbo in New York City. The concept is pick-your-own ingredients, where buyers can choose to eat with bowl, wrap, rice, various kimchi condiments, bulgogi and other Korean delights in take-away style.

The People’s Pig

If you love eating pork, go to Portland and find The People’s Pig truck around SW10 & Washington. You can get everything from pork brisket to pulled boar, from smoked bacon to even wild boar dish.

Easy Slider

Located in Dallas, this food truck sells various sliders with thick patties from Angus cows. The schedules can be checked from their official website. The filling variations are limitless: goat cheese, strawberry jam, bacon, peanut butter, mayonnaise and such.

Beaver’s Coffee & Donuts

This food truck sells various delicious donuts and coffee beverages (hot brew, cold coffee beverages, and milkshakes) in Hyde Park, River North and The Loop areas in Chicago.

The Fat Shallot

This is a popular sandwich food truck in Chicago that has rounds in similar areas like Beaver’s Coffee& Donuts. The most famous menu is their Pretzel Salami Sandwich…which is a sandwich with pretzels instead of regular bread slices, and filled with salami.

Via 313

Located in Austin, Texas, this food truck is famous for selling pies and square pizzas. There are options of various savory pies, such as pepperoni pie and cheese crusted pizza. The truck usually makes rounds on 1111 East 6th and 61 Rainey Street.

King of Pops

This truck makes rounds around various locations in Atlanta and can be tracked through its official website. They sell authentic flavored paletas, but the most famous treats are popsicles with various flavors, including seasonal fruits like apple and pear.

John Mueller Meat Co.

Located in Austin, this truck is heaven for all meat lovers. The truck sells its goods on 2500 E. 6th Street, and sells sausages, smoked beef, bacon, ribs, smoked beef brisket, chicken and smoked turkey.

What are you waiting for? Make these food trucks your next stops when you travel across the United States.

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Famous Asian-Specific Foods in Little India Singapore

03/28/2014 Shem MD Leave a comment

When you visit Singapore, you cannot miss the chance to visit Little India street. As the name suggests, it is the center for the large Indian community in Singapore. You can find a lot of entertainments here, from amusement places and of course, the food stalls or stores spread all the way around. There are a lot of famous foods in Little India Singapore to satisfy your crave for tasty cuisines.

In Little India, you can find a lot of menus of Indian foods, most of which are cheap even according to Singaporean standards with the generous portions and vegetarians. Therefore, this location is not only going to satisfy your needs of Indian foods but also for other types of foods, especially from Asian countries.

The Best Chapatti at 170 Norris Road

This store offers you the best chapatti in town. The store is called as Azmi Chappati Thye Chong, which offers halal foods for Moslem. Most of people who have visited this store suggested trying the keema, dhal and aloo masala. Those are the names of foods served by the store. Some even said order two pieces of chapatti would secure your tummy for a whole day.

Gandhi Eating House

This store also offers you some famous foods in Little India Singapore. Located at Chander Road, this Gandhi eating-house serves many kinds of Indian Food. This is what Little India offers you, a lot of Indian foods to try.

Fish Head Curry

Muthus is one of restaurants to offer you the most famous fish head curry in Singapore. However, you can also try the almond chicken, saag paneer, the garlic naans, and a beef vindaloo. You can find the tasty fish head curry. However, you should prepare for poking around to get some respectable chunks of fish. The restaurant is clean and modern, and you can see the process of cooking as it is located right in the middle of the restaurant.

As for the fish’s head curry, it is believed as the melting pot of culinary cultures (Indian, Chinese and Indonesia). Therefore, you can find this kind of foods specific for those three countries easily. However, Little India claims to have invented this food.

Raw vegan and vegetarian treats at Brindavan

If you are a vegetarian, do not be afraid to try hanging out in Brindavan vegetarian rest and café. This restaurant offers you vegetarian foods with raw vegan and vegetarian treats to fulfill your needs for tasty foods.

Other popular restaurants

The Madras New Woodlands restaurant offers you Indian vegetarian staples, such as dosai, appam, upuma paratha, and idli. Then, Sungei Road Laksa sells the tastiest laksa in a big of bowl. There are also Komala Restaurant which serves Indian fast food, the Original Fried Hokkie Mee with its famous Panggul Nasi food, and a lot of Singapore seafood restaurant which have been known as the most popular place to find cold crab. Those are some famous foods in Little India Singapore.

This culturally rich part of Singapore offers you not only food stores to fill up your tummy with delicious cuisine, but also other stores like record shops, spice vendors, and flower stalls. Before moving to the business, to get in to this location, you can use the northeast MRT line at Farrer Park Stations near Serangoon Road. Those are the convenient entry points into the area.

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Exploring Malaysia’s Tourism and Cuisine

03/08/2014 Shem MD Leave a comment

Since some years ago, Malaysia has become main and foremost tourist destination in Asia Pacific. This county offers a distinctive yet adventurous experience. You can enjoy the city view, learn the diversity of cultures, or relax in its beautiful beaches. However, culinary tourism must be an integral part of your visit to Malaysia. Before you visit those tourist destinations, it is time to relax and enjoy the rest of the day.

Extraordinary Malaysian Local Cuisines

In Malaysia, you will find various types of delicious local cuisines that can melt your tongue. Nasi lemak is one of Malaysia’s favorite dishes. It is suitable for breakfast. This dish is made from fragrant rice, cooked with coconut milk and pandan leaf to create a unique taste and to arise your appetite. Traditionally, Nasi Lemak was served with various additional dishes such as fried chicken, fried anchovies, hard-boiled eggs, and sambal (spicy sauce). The most recommended place to eat Nasi Lemak in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is the Village Park restaurant, located in Damasara Jaya, Petaling Jaya.

Enough with the breakfast, now let’s skip for the lunch. The best lunch dish to have is pucuk ubi sambal tempoyak with ikan bilis. This is a traditional Malaysian dish, perfect for lunch, because it’s quite spicy. You can eat it for lunch at Restoran Salero Negori for the best service. Besides Pucuk Ubi Sambal Tempoyak with Ikan Bilis, another perfect dish for lunch is Sup tulang ketuk, which is made of beef bone; best place to eat this dish is at Geylang Kopitiam. In this restaurant, the guests can taste the delicious and original Melayu dishes.

In the night, you can free yourself by visiting famous food streets in Kuala Lumpur, called Jalan Alor. This place is popular for night culinary tour in the evening in Kuala Lumpur. You can find almost all of Malaysian traditional and modern foods and drinks offered at affordable prices.

Exploring Malaysia’s Top Tourist Destinations

Malaysia offers distinctive holiday destinations. If you enjoy exploring the beauty of nature, Mulu Caves is a must-visit place while you are in Malaysia. Located in Gunung Mulu National Park in Borneo, the park has an incredible view of rainforest setting. Deep down inside the cave, you will find a chamber called Sarawak chamber, which is the biggest cave chamber in the world.

Still in Borneo, there is Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation that has rescued baby Orang Utan since 1964. Here, you can interact with trained Orang Utan, or just see the beauty of the rainforest nature of the island. If you are a budget traveler, Perhentian Island is the perfect destination. You can get the view of beautiful sandy beach and turquoise blue see, diving experience, and it has many cheap accommodations. Besides Perhentian Island, Langkawi Island is also a great choice to spend your holiday at white beaches, jungle-covered hills, and craggy mountain peaks.

If you prefer to spend time ‘inside’ the city, you do not have to worry, since Malaysia also has so many tourist destinations to enjoy. Petronas tower is one of the tallest buildings in the world, and features Sky Bridge connecting the two buildings on the 41st and 42nd floors. Georgetown Inner City is another city spot to spend your time. This town is located in the northeast corner of Penang Island, and mostly occupied by Chinese descendants. If you visit this place, you will find most local head out to the street to have meal or drinks in the evening.

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Enjoy a Culinary Tour in La Boqueria Market, Spain

03/04/2014 Shem MD Leave a comment

Ask everyone, and almost everyone will agree that La Boqueria Market is a perfect place to taste Spanish dishes. Located in Ciutat Vella district of Barcelona, Catalona, Spain, La Boqueria market is one of the main and foremost tourists’ attractions that offer a wide range of good and food selections. From Pincho to Tapas, all types of traditional and modern Spanish dishes are available in this market. It is one of the most famous food markets in the world, especially in Europe, and it attracts more than a million people every year. This landmark has well-known restaurants and cafés, full of delicious cuisine.

Originally, the first public market was opened on Saint Joseph’s day, in March 19th 1840. This place was firstly transformed into modern market in 1914, when Marquis Campo Sagrado, Catalonia’s general captain at that time, decided the rules for the market after the convent was gone. Not only does it offer excellent dishes, the market is also home for fresh ingredients presented in great charm by the local sellers.

Extraordinary Spanish Cuisines

Enjoying the landmark of this site will not be complete if you do not try the traditional Spanish dishes along the street, either offered in outdoor or indoor food stalls. The following are some must-try dishes at La Boqueria Market:

Manchego Cheese

This type of cheese is very popular and important sheep’s cheese in Spain. It is has unique characteristics, in terms of both taste and appearance. This cheese is made from pure milk of Manchega sheep, bred in La Mancha region, which has cool weather and lush plants for the sheep to eat. This dish has been a part of tradition of Spanish people in the past. Therefore, make sure you taste one from the traditional restaurant that still preserves the original taste of the cheese.

Jabugo

Jabugo or Jamon Iberico is an Iberian ham and it has become a special dish in Spain and Portugal, derived from black Iberian pig. The price rate, taste, and grade are varied according to the pig’s diet. The finest and most expensive grade of the ham is called bellota, which is obtained from pigs grown in oak forest at the border between Spain and Portugal. The animal eats only acorns.

Tapas

If you are wandering around La Boqueria market, make sure you try Tapas. It is a snack or appetizer, which you will definitely find in the market, offered in various presentation. One of the most famous places that serve tapas in Spain along La Boqueria market is Pinotxo Bar. The bar offers you delicious and cooked tapas and it is highly recommended by the tourists and local people.

In addition, during your visit, if you like to enjoy a relaxing morning or afternoon, you can try Spanish specialist, Café con Leche. It is a white coffee beverage, which is similar to caffe latte. The beverage is made from strong or bold coffee, mixed with scalded milk, depending on the customers’ preference. This type of beverage is very suitable to enjoy after you spend your time walking around the market.

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