Princi (London) Summer-Post Trip #13

Before returning home from my trip to Europe, my friend Sabino suggested I go see Princi, a London-based Milanese pastry shop. Besides having a pizza oven, it bakes great bread. During my visit, I learned that it was partnering with Starbucks to make some of their...

Lima Floral – Summer Trip Post #12

Visiting London's Covent Garden, we tried a Peruvian restaurant called Lima Floral. After my previous Peruvian find back in New York City's Williamsburg, I was curious to try Peruvian food across the pond. Here's what they offered, all good!...

Fish’n Chips – Summer Trip Post #11

Visiting London, after eating a terrible batch of fish'n'chips, a friend warned me about the signals that should have first raised alarms. "The peas should be steeped dried peas," she said. "Not luminous green ones out of a tin!"...

Rhine, Zusammenfluss – Summer Trip Post #5

Switzerland borders both France and Germany. I'm a product of those two neighbors so we took a tour of the border. Eat your heart out Trump-lovers, cause easy borders taste good!

Vamanos Santiago

Stir the Pots is going to Cuba. To be precise, we're going to Santiago de Cuba. We will be there for two weeks to research the local cuisine and ways that this island is adapting to an emerging tourist economy. If you have any suggestions on great local chefs,...