Mobissimo Blog - Restaurants

A Bit Of San Francisco In Berlin: Doloros Burritos

blog@mobissimo.com (Mobissimo) — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:05:37 -0700

Next time you're in Berlin and craving something different to eat from the normal German fare, try a Mission Burrito. For those of you not familiar with this culinary masterpiece, Mission burritos are famous for not only their girth, but their variety (Burrito Easter has sampled 913 different Mission Burritos) and value. Wrapped in an extra large tortillas you'll find everything from tongue to brain to pork. Basically anything that can be eaten from a cow, chicken, or pig can be found wrapped up along side rice, beans, salsa, guac, cheese, sour cream. If it sounds like a recipe for food coma, you're right. And a delightful coma at that. While some chains like Chipotle, have tried to co-opt and franchise the Mission Burrito, truly the Mission Neighborhood in San Francisco remains the only authentic place to enjoy these delectables. That being said, copying is the sincerest form of flattery, and we encourage the upstarts around the world attempting to spread the Mission Burrito love around the world. One such establishment, Doloros Burrito in the Alexenderpltaz section of Berlin, evidently does a decent job. So say the experts.

For Berlin, a town awash with underwhelming cheap culinary experiences, Dolores burritos are a godsend. Theyre big, and full of fresh and diverse ingredients that are guaranteed to induce a classic burrito coma.

The San Francisco burrito connoisseur shouldnt go in expecting exactly the same experience as back home. Rather than the traditional assortment found at most Bay Area taquerias, at Dolores you simply order up a burrito and then hand-select ingredients. First, the salsa. Then the rice, beans and cheese.

The tortillas are served warm, but a bit soft and not exactly like back home. And the beans lack the savory juice of Pancho Villa or Farolito.

Of course, its optional to add your choice of flavored tofu or meat. Secret tip: Ask for the off-menu whole wheat tortilla. Its free.

But for many, even Bay Area transplants, Dolores burritos are a reasonable stand-in for the real deal by the Bay. Cory Vielma, video curator for a Web-based network NetworkAwesome, lived in The City for 12 years:

Via SF Bay.

Places to Eat in Shanghai

john@example.com (evan) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:15:13 -0700

Shanghai is a fantastic culinary destination. From scrumptious Shanghainese food, to tantalizing Thai, to hearty burgers Shanghai has it all, and you can get it all for cheap. The best part about eating out in Shanghai is that you can have the meal of your life, with drinks, for fewer than 25 dollars a person. Here are some of my favorite eateries:

South Beauty. South Beauty is a Szechwan restaurant that has been a staple in Shanghai for years. It blends southern flavor with some Shanghainese influences to give you a very traditional take on Chinese food. No Lo Main here!

M on the Bund. Truly the pinnacle of romantic Shanghai dinning. Western food with a fusion kick to it with one of the best views in all of Shanghai, if not China. The service is top notch and the hostess Bruno is an absolute godsend, offering advice on anything you could possibly ask about.

Simply Thai. Simply great, this restaurant isnt the best Thai food in town, but for its price its unbeatable. Simple Thai food that is accessible to everyone who wants to try something new, or is a veteran of Thai cuisine. I suggest the pineapple rice, a classic, and ask what they have in season. Their menu changes as the seasons change.

New York Steak and Burgers. This is a quaint meat joint tucked away in one of the most scenic walking streets in Shanghai. This place is an amazing combination of affordability, about 8 bucks for a huge burger with fries, or about 16 bucks for a seriously awesome steak. They also have one of the best beer collections in Shanghai.

Oeedo. Shanghai is full of All You Can Eat, All You Can Drink Japanese food deals, but few do it as well as Oeedo. Oeedo offers you great sake, beer on tap, and just about anything you could desire from crab legs to tuna sashimi for about 25 dollars.

Highest Subway Sandwiches in the World - Sandwiches at the World Trade Center

blog@mobissimo.com (Mobissimo) — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:21:00 -0700

A news Subway Sandwiches has been erected on the top of the World Trade Center construction area for the workers.

The restaurant, a Subway franchise, opened its door on Wednesday at the top of the steel honeycomb that forms 1 World Trade Center, the skyscraper rising at ground zero. The building will be the citys tallest when finished in 2013, and the sandwich shop, currently sitting on the 27th floor, will rise along with it.

The shop was built by DCM Erectors, the same company that is putting up the 46,074 tons of steel girders and beams that will be lifted, bolted and welded into place at the 105-story skyscraper. The sandwich shop is one of four movable pods on hydraulic legs sitting on either side of two tower cranes; the other pods house offices, a shanty where workers can change clothes, and bathrooms for men and women. The bathrooms alone were considered a breakthrough for workers who previously had used bottles and slop buckets.

Almost Like Dining on a Boat in Lake Tahoe - Wild Goose Restaurant in Tahoe Vista

blog@mobissimo.com (Mobissimo) — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:25:00 -0700

Lake Tahoe is beautiful, no doubt, dining on the lake is a rare and expensive event, now you can almost dine on the lake everyday.

Di Guilios love of New American cuisine has been cultivated throughout his culinary career. Starting at the young age of 14, he watched his Italian grandmother chop fresh tomatoes and herbs for her homemade spaghetti sauce. This tradition of working with fresh ingredients, lots of herbs and spices and the finest produce is the basis of Di Guilios cooking style. The term New American Cuisine is defined as upscale, contemporary cooking working with flavors from Americas melting pot and utilizing traditional cooking techniques. It features the creative use of fresh in-season produce and sauces and often incorporates influences from Latin America, Mediterranean and Asian cuisine.

Best Afternoon Tea in London - Check Out These Places for an Authentic Tea

blog@mobissimo.com (Mobissimo) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:29:00 -0800

London is many things, experiencing it all can be daunting, take time out for tea at one of these London hot spots.

The top traditional places downtown for afternoon tea are Browns (brownshotel.com) which won the Tea Guild's award for the best tea in the capital in 2009 and the Dorchester (thedorchester.com). Both are expensive at around $50, and whilst you don't have to dress up to the nines, they are conservative establishments where people talk in hushed tones.

Foodie Guide - Philadelphia, More to Fine Dining than Just Cheesesteaks

blog@mobissimo.com (Mobissimo) — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 06:44:46 -0800

Going to Philadelphia means eating a cheesesteak (wiz wit) but there is much more than just this tasty treat.

Cost-conscious travelers can enjoy bountiful pleasure at mealtime if they choose their itinerary carefully and order smartly. To help with the planning, USA TODAY's Jerry Shriver offers a menu of suggestions from a major destination.

Epicurean Oasis in New Jersey - Sir Richard Branson's New Culinary Destination

blog@mobissimo.com (Mobissimo) — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 07:33:39 -0800

Sir Richard Branson has his finger in many things, his latest is a new culinary destination in New Jersey. Read more here.

Now, before your Jersey/Snooki reflex kicks in, know that if you make the short 45-minute drive inland, you'll find yourself slowly winding through a hidden 500-acre reservewhich once served as the king of Morocco's summer hometo get to an even more hidden 90 acres of lush forest and rolling hills (the hills within the hills).

And here your day begins: a quick hike around the wooded grounds and a jaunt through the farm, where you'll commingle with chickens, pigs, sheep and a few herbs that will later grace your dinner plate, before heading inside for a cooking class, some eats (try the Venison Carpaccio) and a fireside cocktail with your date.

And since Branson and his partner Bob Wojtowicz are just getting warmed up, you can expect a European spa, tennis courts, croquet, a bowling alley and a pool over the next couple of years.

Croquet and farming, together at last.

Good Eats in New York - Don't Just Hit the Usual Spots, Here are Some Standouts off the Path

blog@mobissimo.com (Mobissimo) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:44:53 -0700

New York is famous for pizza, hot dogs, and fine dining, here's a list of places you might not think of immediately, but warrant a visit.

Many visitors to the Big Apple seldom stray from the citys Midtown district or (or if they do, its not principally to eat). Thats not to knock its myriad attractions, famous restaurants among them, but theres more to the Big Apples dining scene than the tried, true and traditional. The culinary dividends of venturing south of Times Square and evengasp!to its outer boroughs can be high indeed, if you know where to look.

Saveur Magazine Announces 12 Restaurants that Matter - Let Your Appetite Choose Your Destination

blog@mobissimo.com (Mobissimo) — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:38:02 -0700

Flying to a destination and sampling the local cuisine, or just cuisine that is famous and renowned is high on many travelers' lists. New York for Le Bernardin, Berkeley, CA for Chez Panisse, Chicago for Alinea, Paris for Alain Ducasse, the list is long. Here is a quick sampling of Saveur Magazine's list of 12 restaurants that actually matter for you and your stomach.

NEW YORK From Vegas to Brooklyn, Saveur magazine's April issue offers a list of "12 restaurants that matter."

The restaurants are:

-Joel Rubuchon in Las Vegas, lauded as "the acclaimed chef's first haute French restaurant on American soil."

-Sportello in Boston, described as "an Italian lunch counter" with pastas renowned for their "delicacy and subtlety of flavor."

-Commander's Palace in New Orleans, "an exuberant example of the glories of New Orleans dining."

-Topolobampo, Chicago's "high temple of Mexican cuisine" where the Obamas were known to dine.

-Canlis in Seattle, "a citadel of luxury" that satisfies yearnings for classics like New York steaks while offering a trendy tasting menu as well.

Destination Guide - Granada, Spain - The Best Tapas Bars in Granada

blog@mobissimo.com (Mobissimo) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 07:37:24 -0700

Tapas, that famous, tasty Spain treat is probably the finest happy/cocktail hour snack. They can e intricate or simple, they can be ornate or plain, but usually, they are delicious. One of our favourite cities, Granada Spain has a list of top tapas bars, since the dollar is stronger now, perhaps you should check them out, prices from $800 here on Mobissimo.

The first thing that every backpacker in Spain knows is that tapas (delectable little portions of Spanish food) comes free when you order a drink in Granada. This, in fact, (along with the host of other great free things to do) is practically the main reason that most go to the city!

Light tapa in GranadaThe city, its claimed (largely by proud Granadinos who dont care that Seville says something very similar) has more tapas bars per capita than anywhere else in Spain. But it goes without saying that theres tapas, and then theres tapas

Top 10 Historic Pubs in London - Raise a Pint, Enjoy the Tradition and Legacy

blog@mobissimo.com (Mobissimo) — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 06:25:11 -0700

While Budweiser served in a random bar in the United States is one thing, to hoist a pint to your lips in a place where a sense of tradition, history, and decades/centuries of drunkeness have taken place in a cathedral of beer is pretty cool too. Read more here via the Times.

Beer and architecture experts Geoff Brandwood and Jane Jephcote have identified London's most important historic pub interiors. They are a hugely varied collection ranging from lavishly decorated late Victorian hostelries to simple, street-corner locals.

All the pubs below have interiors that survive from before the great wave of refitting that began in the 1960s and which transformed the character of the vasy majority of pubs in Britain. Their book, London Heritage Pubs: An Inside Story, contains 156 entries out of a possible 5,500 pubs in the capital's 33 boroughs.

Move to Maine, Lobster Only $6 a Pound, Less Than Deli Turkey

blog@mobissimo.com (Mobissimo) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:52:25 -0700

Gastronomy can dictate where you want to live, perhaps for the lobster lovers out there, it's time to put you heart where your palate is, Maine lobster is $6 a pound in the heavy season, more here via the NY Post.

PORTLAND, Maine - It's peak season for lobster in Maine, yet consumption has fallen to the point where it costs no more than sliced turkey in parts of New England.

A solid harvest and diminished demand amid the weak economy have pushed the retail price of lobster in Maine below $6 a pound.

Destination Guide - South Korea - Food Lover's Paradise? First Foodie Tour This Year

blog@mobissimo.com (Mobissimo) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:36:06 -0700

Overlooked much of the time is the cuisine of South Korea. There really aren't complex sauces, wine pairings, or molecular gastronomy, but rich, bold flavours on simple ingredients. Read more here via TravelTroll at the first Korean Food Lover's Tour.

Judly International with the co-operation of Korea Tourism Organization have organized the very first Food Lovers Tour of Korea this October to coincide with the 2008 Gwangju Kimchi Festival.

Today there are many lovers of Korean cuisine in Australia evidenced by the huge growth in Korean restaurants in Australias major cities in the past few years. The tour will allow members to enjoy the very best of Korean cuisine every day of the eight day tour in Korea.

Europe's Top Dining Experiences - Not Just Expensive Food, an Incredible Experience

blog@mobissimo.com (Mobissimo) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:28:48 -0700

The dollar is up strongly as of late, but does this mean you can afford eating at Arzak? Settle then for a great dining ... experience. More here via Viator.

Try this with your friends: say the name of a city theyve been to and most likely theyll come up with a one-word, sensory delight that sums the place up for them. For example, Lisbon oh, the fish; Munich ah, the beer; Paris ooh, the croissants. Well here are a few of my own favourites, in no particular order as television judges say. These are things that make me get dreamy eyed at the mere mention of that places name. And yes, they are all food-related, so what of it?

Food at 35K Feet? Airline Food and Wine Gets an Upgrade, but for a Price

blog@mobissimo.com (Mobissimo) — Fri, 02 May 2008 08:44:11 -0700

Flying first class is expensive, no doubt. I've flown Lufthansa and Thai and can attest to their special service. On a connection from Geneva to the states via Frankfurt, a Benz was waiting for me on the tarmac to take me to my LH flight back to the states in Frankfurt. Small touch, but so, as Ron Burgundy would say, 'classy.' Regardless of the service, airline food, at least to me remains horrible. It's not really cooked, it's just reheated, and those cookies you smell are just heated as well. I would rather see Inga back the in the galley making them from scratch, but whatever, I always bring my own food anyway. Food is also getting an upgrade as top flight chefs and sommeliers are making the airlines the new battle ground. More here via CNN.

(AP) -- First-class airline passengers can say goodbye to mystery meat.

Prepared airplane meals are on display at the Delta Air Lines Gate Gourmet facility in Erlanger, Kentucky.

While complimentary meals have all but disappeared for most coach flights, there's a whole new culinary landscape for first class. In the latest effort to lure customers and create buzz, airlines are serving up gourmet menus cooked up by celebrity chefs.

Travelers flying to South America or Japan on United Airlines can feast on award-winning chef Charlie Trotter's appetizer of sauteed prawns and crispy short rib wontons with organic Thai barbecue sauce and chilled sweet-and-sour cucumber relish. Going to Europe on American Airlines? Try the rosemary-scented shrimp drizzled with garlic sauce and served with lemon rice and artichokes.