Travel's IReallyLikeFood

Smashburger (Downtown San Diego)

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 01:23:00 GMT

This is a guest post from Kirbie's Cravings.

Burgers appear to be the new “it” food for 2011, judging by the expansion of burger chains this year. For example, Five Guys is expected to open two hundred locations in 2011. In addition, I’ve seen the opening of four locations of Smashburgers in San Diego alone over the past year.

Not that I’m complaining. I love burgers.

Recently, a Smashburger location opened up in downtown San Diego. I was invited to a media sneak peek preview where guests got to sample anything on the menu prior to its grand opening, all complimentary.

Smashburger is your classic burger restaurant. The menu consists mainly of burgers, fries, and shakes, with a few other options thrown in the mix like hot dogs, salads, and chili.

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The Best Udon In Town!

Mon, 16 May 2011 01:27:00 GMT

According to Ed and Adrian, this is the BEST udon in town! And you would never want to eat any other udon mee anymore after you’ve tried this authentic udon from a small Japanese shop called the ”Sanuki”.

Managed to try it this afternoon for lunch and yeah…it was super slurpilicious! Not to mention those noodles were smooth, fresh and springy too. Yum! More Here...

Polish Food Coma

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 20:00:00 GMT

On one rainy Saturday night, I found myself invited by my friend and her Polish boyfriend to a party in Williamsburg. As I prepared myself to face a mob of hipsters, she also told me to meet them in Greenpoint for dinner, to soak up as many calories before a night of drinking.

Karczma is right in the middle of downtown Greenpoint off the Greenpoint Avenue stop, famously known for being a predominantly Polish neighborhood. And with a name like Karczma, the Polish boyfriend, and Polish neighborhood, I put one, two and three together to deduce that I was probably going to a Polish restaurant, which I had never had before so I was very excited.

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15 Cool McDonald's Food From Around the World!

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 19:00:00 GMT

Recently, I have been reading articles that analyze the success of McDonald's globally as they find a nice approach to different communities by adjusting their menus and service style accordingly.

Looking at that one story where a Japanese boy, who came across a McDonald's in the States, exclaimed,"They have Japanese food here!", we can see how McDonald's is doing a pretty good job in terms of assimilating into different cultural communities.

I can't remember the last time I went to a McDonald's but next time I travel to another country, I am seriously going to march into their store and order whatever I have never seen before in the original American menus!

So below is a list of their products of "assimilation" from a variety of different countries!More Here...

Cakewalk in Manhattan Part 2: Upper West Side

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 18:00:00 GMT

This is a guest post from CakeSpy.

Not long ago, I heard about a group of artists who do the most wonderful thing to keep themselves inspired: they will navigate that city with a map of a different city. The idea, of course, being that sometimes, removing yourself from your natural element can help you see the world through new eyes. Well, to say I was enamored of this idea would be a bit of an understatement, and I have since tried to incorporate this idea into my pastry-eating and adventuring.

So when I was headed to NYC, to create an adventure to rival my pastry half-marathon, I knew I'd have to think of something good. More Here...

Cakewalk in Manhattan Part 1: Upper East Side

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 17:00:00 GMT

This is a guest post from CakeSpy.

So when I was headed to NYC, to create an adventure to rival my pastry half-marathon, I knew I'd have to think of something good. More Here...

Foods I Can Only have When Visting My Hometown...NYC

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 16:00:00 GMT

I am originally from Brooklyn New York, and I try to get back East at least once a year to see family and friends, but when I come into town the other thing I have on my mind besides seeing people is getting my “Food Fix”. When I say “Food Fix” I mean eating food that I can’t get back on the West Coast. Regional food is what I call the food that you just can’t get anyplace. I’m sure there is food that you have to travel for that you love in order to get.

Here are my top 5 “Food Fixes” that I must get before leaving New York, or I am not a happy camper. More Here...

IRLF Team's Meetup at Eataly!

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:06:00 GMT

The IReallyLikeFood team met up for a fun team meeting at La Pizza & Pasta inside of Eataly, Mario Batali's artisanal Italian food and wine marketplace. From left to right: Ali, Eugenia, Stephanie, Susmita, and Jude. This was our first time eating at this specific place and it most certainly impressed us all. We were told we would have to wait 25 minutes for a table, but we ended up getting lucky and scored a seat after only 10 minutes. See What We Ordered...

BBQ Detour

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:09:00 GMT

There is nothing worse then being stuck in traffic with no end in sight, but having a snack in hand can tremendously improve this situation. My boyfriend and I try to find as many hidden gems off the beaten path as possible. Sometimes this requires driving the opposite way, but in the end, even a ride over a questionable bridge (currently under repair) is worth it.

On a recent trip to Stowe, VT, we stumbled upon Holy Smokes BBQ Delicatessen in Turners Falls, MA. I was skeptical at first, Massachusetts is not exactly known for having the greatest BBQ, but with BBQ on the list of top 5 favorite foods for both of us, we are always willing to take a chance. More Here...

Off the Grid - Mobile Food Extravaganza

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 18:07:00 GMT

Kung Fu Tacos

Being a nerd, whenever I’m busy, I tend to dig a hole for myself and become a cave-lady until I’ve plowed through my to-do list. As you can imagine, such a lifestyle makes it hard for me to always be in the know and stay on top of trends. Luckily, I’m surrounded by many wonderful foodies who keep me abreast of the things to try.

One such example is the cult following of gourmet food trucks. There were many food trucks that I wanted to try but I simply didn’t have the time to chase them around all over town. I was overjoyed when a foodie friend invited me to Off the Grid. The photos below document our little food adventure at Fort Mason last year. Please excuse the poor quality of the photos. I was using one hand to take photos with my phone while holding food in the other.

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