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Restaurants
Here we explore some of the best restaurants in the world and uncover what makes them authentic to their owners, chefs, and customers.
Hidden Away in NYC’s Dumbo, Kinjo is Quietly Redefining the Omakase Tradition
Kinjo is not your typical Omakase restaurant. But then again, can the concept of Omakase even fit into the “typical” or “authentic” category
The Lost Italian Art of Lambrusco in a Bowl
In the middle of dinner at Oukan, a Japanese-inspired vegan fine-dining restaurant in Berlin.
Kyoto’s Hidden Culinary Treasure: A Mother-Daughter Team Bringing Obanzai to Life
Hidden in the backstreets of Kyoto, Koyoken is a nine-seat restaurant specializing in obanzai.
The World’s Only Sorbian Restaurant Is a Cultural Gateway
Wjelbik, which can mean both “vault” and “pantry,” is owned by the Mahling family and run by Mónika Lukašowa née Mahling and her husband.
An Emilian Adventure in Food: The Boiled Meat of Arnaldo
The dining rooms are always in movement at Arnaldo’s.
Toba: An Indonesian Gem in the Heart of London
In London’s Mayfair, where every street seems to whisper of quiet luxury and old-school tradition, Toba offers something different.
1748 Bakehouse - Historic Springfield
On a hot summer Florida morning, I sat down with Allison Vaughan, the owner of 1748 Bakehouse located in Jacksonville, Florida.
The Buckhorn Exchange - Denver, CO
The Buckhorn Exchange still thrives as Denver's oldest restaurant—though not much has changed.
Il Ristorante: Go to Dubai for Authentic Italian Food?
Niko Romito pays homage to Italian cuisine with a focus on modern simplicity and exquisite flavors. carefully se
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The Pico Princess: How a Mom’s Love-Fueled Pico de Gallo Became a Local Sensation
When Veronica Joy Didelot first began making pico de gallo, she wasn’t trying to start a business, she was just trying to feed her family.
Lana’s Way: How One Top Chef Contestant Is Reclaiming Black Food Stories, One Pop-Up at a Time
Before Top Chef Season 22 premiered, I met up with Lana at Union Square Greenmarket in New York City to talk food, authenticity, and the importance of real research.
Pop-Up Revolution: How Raye The Store Curates the Future of Food
AuthenticFood.com talked to Nicole about the origins of this unique concept and her vision for a more thoughtful and authentic approach
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