Terrence Henry
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An American Food Tour
Sep 3 2009, 1:31 pmPeerless in Seattle
After a few invigorating days in Vancouver, we're now in Seattle, and ready to eat. But we need your help on deciding where to go.read moreAn American Food Tour
Sep 2 2009, 8:32 amSurprise in Indiana: A Deli Worth the Trip
The author didn't expect to eat well in Indianapolis. After all, it's a city known for car racing, not carpaccio.read more
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An American Food Tour
Sep 1 2009, 9:22 amNo Sleep Till Vancouver
Some 8,000 miles later, and we have finally reached the Pacific. We have a few days in Vancouver, which I fear isn't enough, but it's at least something.read more
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An American Food Tour
Aug 31 2009, 3:20 pmAn Ice Cream Surprise in Columbus
After an unplanned detour, the author declares the city a must-visit for any serious lover of ice cream.read more
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An American Food Tour
Aug 20 2009, 2:31 pmLooking for Food In the Mountains, In the Meadows
It has been quiet on our food tour as of late, and apologies for that. We are taking some time to enjoy the Rockies and rough it a bit in the great outdoors. This means very little (if any) Internet access through the end of August, so posting will be light. But we still need your help on finding the country's culinary best along the way. read more
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An American Food Tour
Aug 10 2009, 8:34 amIn Kansas City, The Smoke Stays With You
One month into his food tour, the author samples Kansas City's legendary burnt ends, ribs, and pulled pork.read moreAn American Food Tour
Aug 10 2009, 8:32 amBeyond Coors: Searching for Craft Beer in Colorado
Since it's impossible to come up with an answer on who makes Colorado's best beer, perhaps with your help we can decide which brewery is a must-visit.read more
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An American Food Tour
Aug 6 2009, 12:26 pmThe Best 'Cue in Kansas City
Coming up, a day in Kansas City, before a long push west. The question before us is a dilemma I'm grateful for: Which legendary barbecue joint do we visit? read more
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An American Food Tour
Aug 5 2009, 11:53 amFeed Me In St. Louis
The next stop on our American Food Tour is St. Louis, home to puzzling pizza, cool custard, and the king of (evil) beers, Anheuser-Busch. And with your help, I'm sure we'll find some good things to eat and drink under the arch this week.read more
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An American Food Tour
Jul 30 2009, 11:27 amWhen in Indianapolis...
Why Indianapolis, a place that doesn't exactly scream "culinary hotspot?" For starters, we have some family to visit. But we also carry hope that we'll find something that surprises us. And with your help, I'm sure we will.read more
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An American Food Tour
Jul 29 2009, 10:33 amLooking for BBQ in Louisville
We're in the mood for some 'cue today. Vote in our "Bar-B-Q in Louisville" poll and help us decide which place we must try. read more
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An American Food Tour
Jul 28 2009, 12:45 pmSmoked Meat: Montreal vs. NYC
The author tried Schwartz's in Montreal and Katz's in New York within a week of each other. One was superior.read more
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An American Food Tour
Jul 27 2009, 8:16 amCincinnati: Just One Bowl of Chili, Please
What to do with a few days in Cincinnati? A poll on the best place to have just one bowl of chili.read moreAn American Food Tour
Jul 24 2009, 10:03 amBeer Bars and Brewpubs in Pittsburgh
Farewell, Philly, land of roast pork sandwiches and cheesesteaks; Hello, Pittsburgh. We're thirsty this time around, and need your help deciding which beer bars and brewpubs in town are worth a visit.read moreAn American Food Tour
Jul 23 2009, 11:47 amSearching for a Heavenly Roast Pork in Philly
I've heard before that while Philly is known for its cheesesteaks, the real prize here is the roast pork sandwich, topped with provolone and broccoli rabe, so for our second Philly poll we're asking you to vote on the best roast pork sandwich in town.read moreAn American Food Tour
Jul 22 2009, 11:51 amThe Best Philly Cheesesteak in Philly
Our time in Manhattan has ended, and we're now in Philly for the week. It might seem obvious to do a poll on the best cheesesteaks in town, but there seems to be a lot of debate on which one is truly the best. Vote in our new poll and help us pick a winner.read more
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An American Food Tour
Jul 21 2009, 2:29 pmThe Upside of a Downturn
For just under $30, the author got to have lunch at a three-star restaurant in New York City. The best deal in town? Absolutely.read moreAn American Food Tour
Jul 17 2009, 9:44 amIn New York, Looking For Lunch
Stopping in Manhattan on his American Food Tour, the author seeks out the city's best prix fixe lunch.read moreAn American Food Tour
Jul 15 2009, 12:47 pmPOLL: Boston's Best Bakery
In the event we'll wake up hungry tomorrow (which rarely happens on a food tour, but you never know), I thought it'd be fun to do a poll on the best bakeries in Boston (it seems there are many).read moreAn American Food Tour
Jul 15 2009, 12:46 pmPOLL: One Night Only (Boston Edition)
What to eat in Boston? The smoked beef tongue at The Hungry Mother is tempting, as is the "Hot Dog a la Maison" at The Butcher Shop. Or is it better to go with reader achenglovefood's suggestion of Oleana, and try the octopus ragu? Perhaps Rendezvous? Or some raw bar at B&G? Help us decide by voting in our latest poll.read more
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An American Food Tour
Jul 15 2009, 12:45 pmCanada's Take on Cheese Fries
Poutine--a dish made of fries, cheese curds, and gravy--doesn't always taste like it's going to kill you.read moreAn American Food Tour
Jul 14 2009, 12:59 pmPOLL: One Night Only in Portland, Maine
Had I planned this all out better, we would probably be spending a few days in Portland instead of just 24 hours. But that's all the time we have, so help us decide where to go in our new poll.read more
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An American Food Tour
Jul 10 2009, 12:18 pmPOLL RESULTS: The Best Bagel in Montreal
The results of our bagel poll were so close that I had to try both St Viateur (which won 46% of the votes) and Fairmount (44%) bagels while here in Montreal.read moreAn American Food Tour
Jul 8 2009, 1:05 amPOLL: Montreal Bistros on a Budget
We have a few nights left in Montreal and are looking for a great bistro on a budget, so I'm turning it over to you to help us decide where to eat.read more
An American Food Tour
Jul 7 2009, 8:09 amAn Ideal Food Day in Montreal
The author kicks off his food tour with 24 hours of eating and drinking in Canada's cultural capital.read more
An American Food Tour
Jul 6 2009, 10:37 amFirst Stop: Montreal
I've long wanted to go to Montreal. I've admired from afar the playful work (and groundbreaking "cookbook") of the city's unabashed ambassador, chef Martin Picard, and his bistro Au Pied de Cochon, which will be a mandatory stop on our American (and Canadian!) Food Tour.I also hear this city has bagels that make New York nervous, bustling markets, and numerous cheese shops to lose oneself in.
And here's where you come in...read more
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An American Food Tour
Jul 6 2009, 8:27 amAn American Food Tour
This weekend, the author began a four-month-long road trip to sample America's most impressive food.read more
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Abroad
Jun 16 2009, 8:00 amHow to Find a $15 Tasting Menu
Tasting menus don't have to be expensive or pretentious, as the author's recent meal at a Korean restaurant proves. He enjoyed a 30-course meal, with wine, and only spent $15 per person.read more
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Sustainability
Jun 12 2009, 7:08 amConfusion at the Farmer's Market
The bounty of the farmer's market offers a surprising challenge to the home cook: too many choices. The author describes how he finally picked the items he wanted to purchase and offers the recipe he made with his selected ingredients.read more
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Abroad
Jun 8 2009, 8:20 amWhy DC Should Be a Food Destination
From street food, pizza, and burgers to high-end cuisine, Washington has the makings of a great food city. Following up on an earlier post, the author responds to another blogger's conclusion that D.C.'s food is not worth a trip.read more
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Abroad
May 28 2009, 8:12 amWhat Makes a Great Food City?
After spending three months in a disappointing food city, the author devises a definition for a great one: a place that can satisfy food-lovers on many levels. A handful of world cities meet his definition--and one very emphatically does not.read more
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Abroad
May 20 2009, 7:48 amFinding Good Tacos in an Unexpected Place
This restaurant serves its tacos with no sour cream, guacamole, cheese or lettuce--just meat, a soft tortilla, and juice dripping over the edges. Who says Argentina doesn't have excellent Mexican food?read more
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Abroad
May 15 2009, 7:29 amSecrets of the Sandwich Maker
From novel combinations to the importance of good bread to clever ways of improving ingredients, these tips from a former pro and long-time lover of sandwiches will have you eating better in no time.read more
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Abroad
May 12 2009, 12:48 pmSeven Rules for Enjoying Great Steak
After surveying some of the best steakhouses in the beef capital of the world, the author offers a list of tips on how to eat red meat. The list ranges from instructions for which temperature your steak should be cooked at, to suggestions for which wines you should order with your meal.read more
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Abroad
May 5 2009, 8:28 amWhen a Trendy Dinner Disappoints
Defending an earlier post, the author argues chefs should just cook good food, even if that means avoiding trendy goos, gels, jellies, and foams. Artistry from the kitchen is welcome when it's done well, but in the cases where it falls flat, it's a let-down.read more
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Abroad
Apr 28 2009, 8:11 amWhen Bad Science Meets Good Food
The molecular gastronomist has a lot of flashy tricks up his sleeve, but can he offer more than just flash? Trying out one much-celebrated molecular restaurant, the reviewer finds food that surprises and unnerves but not that nourishes. That is, if this green goo even is food at all.read more
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Abroad
Apr 27 2009, 8:13 amThe One-Hour Cup of Coffee
Americans may love grabbing a venti to go, chosen from a long list of blends, but there's another way. In Buenos Aires, coffee is enjoyed slowly, at a sidewalk cafe, sitting still, in an actual mug.read more
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Abroad
Apr 21 2009, 12:48 pmEven In Argentina, Still Like Home
With technology rapidly shrinking distances between places that were once considered far away, one can travel 3,000 miles without losing the comforts of home. Films, music, and NPR are as accessible as ever. read more
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Abroad
Apr 15 2009, 8:15 amIn Defense of Soda Done Properly
Soda gets a bad rap these days. But in Buenos Aires, Coca-Cola can be healthier and taste better. Often mixed with Fernet, it's nearly a national tradition. Part of that is just the culture, but part is that soda done well can be a good thing.read more
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Abroad
Apr 7 2009, 8:01 amSearching for that Perfect Baguette
Bread so good it practically melts in your mouth is hard to beat. But finding a good bakery is no easy task--in any city. Scouring the globe for a great bakery with great bread, sometimes even celebrity chefs with their own TV show can't produce a decent boule.read more
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Abroad
Mar 30 2009, 8:33 amFar South, a Beef-Lover's Paradise
Argentine beef is world-famous for good reason. Served up in parrillas, the steakhouses that dot Buenos Aires, there's no comparison to the American stuff. From the superhot charcoal grills to the free-range cows, the difference is clear.read more
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Abroad
Mar 24 2009, 5:00 pmDirty Wars and Long Lunches
On Argentina's "Truth and Justice Memorial Day," reflections on a country's difficult history and the peace it now enjoys. Sharing a sumptuous meal with friends and family over a big, Argentinian steak and a bottle of Malbec is just as fine a way as any to say "never again."read more
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Abroad
Mar 19 2009, 1:15 pmIn Recession, Good News for Diners
From DC to to San Francisco to Buenos Aires, economics are inspiring chefs to do less with more. From haute cuisine chefs renting out old Chinese restaurants by the night to gourmet food stands, great food is getting cheaper and, often, better.read more
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Abroad
Mar 13 2009, 9:02 amOne-Way Ticket to Buenos Aires
In times of economic hardship here in the U.S., an opportunity for a new beginning. Why not uproot to a leisurely land rich with red meat, red wine and the myriad sights and smells one can only find in Argentina? Even these first few days are filled with discovery.read more
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Terrence Henry
Terrence Henry is a former journalist who entered "temporary retirement" earlier this year to spend a year or so eating his way around the globe. He spent the first half of 2009 abroad, devouring steaks in Argentina, visiting countless tapas bars in Spain, and burning off pizza calories with long walks in Italy. On July 4th, he left for an extended food tour of the U.S. and Canada, which you can follow (and help shape) here. full bio
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