The Pleasures and Perils of Street Food in Istanbul

When the aircraft landed to thunderous applause followed by a massive surge of people rushing to de-plane, it was unclear whether the Turkish people feared flying or just SunExpress (the newish Turkish airline).  Certainly they couldn’t be in a hurry to get to baggage claim — an average of 4 large suitcases per person meant…

The Iconic Burger

Nicely charred, juices dripping from every bite, cheese oozing down the side, and a smoky taste.  The simple act of grilling a homemade burger can be as pleasurable as any fine-dining experience. This is not the burnt, dried-out patty you may remember from backyard BBQs, flames shooting up from the grill.  Now every celebrity chef is hawking…

I’ll Have Another Plate of BBQ

From Union Rags to riches and queuing for some ‘cue, it was a memorable weekend in NYC. Belmont Without The Breeze With 34 years having passed since the last  Triple Crown winner, the public was anxious for what seemed a near certain victory.  And then tendonitis resulted in a scratch of I’ll Have Another the day before the Belmont Stakes.  Fans were disappointed (especially those…