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Tips for enjoying Korean BBQ in the most Korean way

November 2, 2022 by Elin Minkyeong Kim

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When I worked as a server in a Korean barbecue restaurant in Koreatown, customers used to ask the following question after they ordered their food: “Does it come with Banchan?” They would look at me expectantly, as if they’ve already heard about the unlimited, free Banchan — small side dishes that will come with their […]

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Finding home in a bowl of borscht

October 31, 2022 by Holly Kase

A picture of the restaurant The Borsch.

“Not everybody likes this joke” Alexander Martynov, the 48-year-old owner of Prague’s Ukrainian restaurant The Borsch says, his smile widening. “I’m saying they lose their borscht virginity here.” If you happen to wander into The Borsch, located in the Vinohrady area of Prague, you’ll find a colorful display of culture and cuisine. Printed pillows hang […]

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QR codes: More than just a menu

June 8, 2022 by Talia Barrington

A QR code is partially covered by crossed silverware wrapped in dining napkins on a wood dining table. a salt and pepper shaker are visible behind them.

Walking along Hell’s Kitchen’s jam-packed Restaurant Row, the QR codes on every table mark a significant transformation in an industry that has changed very little in the last 70 years.  Aside from “bottled or tap,” clientele are now asked whether they know how to use the formerly obscure tech, designed as the New York Times […]

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