Traditional, elite Chinese restaurants have strict culinary rules and etiquette when it comes to eating and serving food. When you walk into these restaurants, you should be respectful and follow dining customs that are akin to the Chinese culture. Here are a few etiquette tips to keep in mind when you are dining in a true, authentic Chinese restaurant. Allow Your Host to Order Generally, there is a host who will assist you with your order. In a traditional Chinese restaurant, the menu may be written entirely in Chinese, and you may need to allow your host to order for you. This is a sign of respect. Don’t worry; from…
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Sabor Latin Street Grill Opens in Greenville
Sabor Latin Street Grill, a Charlotte-based restaurant, opened in Greenville this week. I used to wince when friends suggested going to any type of ethnic restaurant, – “if it ain’t American food, JoAnn won’t eat it,” they would say. However, I have learned to appreciate the culinary cultural differences, throughout the world. Inspired by traditional Latin-America street food, Sabor offers delicious, fresh food in a fast-paced environment, for those who want to experience an eclectic cuisine without a passport. Sabor’s Operation Patrons enter a vibrant, up-tempo restaurant and form a cue line, to place their order. Most menu items are á-la-carte, making it very easy to maintain portion control. A…
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A Foodie Adventure in Salt Lake City
Despite suffering a broken right foot, just two days prior and a strong internal reluctance to shed my introvertedness, I flew to Salt Lake City, Utah and had an incredible foodie adventure, dining out and attending the Everything Food Conference. Because of my recent injury, I failed to plan a strict foodie itinerary; nevertheless, my husband and I found some excellent restaurants to recommend. Not only did I speak to strangers at the conference (a huge obstacle for me to overcome), I spoke to them about what I do for a living – write about food! Starting the Adventure was tough Reading about the 2018 Everything Food Conference last year,…
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Impressive Greenville Cantina 76 Brunch
Columbia, South Carolina based Cantina 76 has grown to five locations state wide in just ten short years. Founded by four college friends, the inspiring, elevated Mexican menu, accompanied by fresh craft cocktails has proven to be a delicious combination for diners. Recently, I had the pleasure of trying their new brunch menu:, which is served every Sunday, 11:00 am – 2:00 p.m. The brunch menu is full of classic dishes with a Mexican spin created by Executive Chef, David Grillo. Tasty libations are also served during brunch, like the honeysuckle mimosa, peach mimosa and bloody Mary. Cantina 76’s Brunch Menu Plenty of delectable choices abound the brunch menu. Typically, I…
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Cocktail Crawl in Greenville, South Carolina
***This is a sponsored post. Greenville, South Carolina has been ranked as one the fastest growing culinary destinations in the United States, but what about all the great libations and mixologist working at the many restaurants in the area? These masters of mixology are creating some of the best cocktails and I am going to tell you about five of my favorites. First and foremost, if taking a cocktail tour of Greenville, make sure to make driving arrangements in advance. Lowcountry Valet and Shuttle Co would be happy to escort you, or a group to whichever delicious destinations you choose, without the worry of being arrested or endangering other drivers. …
