On the Road to Damascus with True Blue Mediterranean Cafe
As a true food enthusiast, I’m always on the hunt for interesting places to eat. Holes-in-the-wall, dive-y spots, hidden gems–those are the kinds of places I’m drawn to. A couple of weeks ago, the most intense craving for Mediterranean food hit me and, for me, once a craving hits there’s no satiating it with a substitute. It was Mediterranean I craved so it was Mediterranean I sought. As I sat in the car debating to which one of my tried-and-true spots I should head, I decided that I didn’t want to trek all the way to Lambertville, NJ to eat at Marhaba nor was...
Read MoreI’ll Have What ‘The Mouse’ is Having: Disney Eats
Who knew that the magic of Disney extends far beyond the rides and the costumed characters? It is often said that Disney, North America’s largest single-site employer (employing approximately 62,000), has something for everyone and that includes foodies, too. Look past the Mickey Mouse-shaped popsicles and kiddie finger foods and there are some serious eats to be had. Last weekend, I traveled to Orlando to participate in a Disney-sponsored ‘Girlfriends’ Getaway’–a princess-themed media familiarization tour complete with a jam-packed itinerary designed to...
Read MoreWho is The Palate Princess?
Iris McCarthy is a food writer and author of the popular book Food Lovers' Guide to Philadelphia. This website is where she gets to sound off on all things culinary.