I'm clueless if there is indeed some, but I think there needs to be more about that classic disconnect between what health professionals recommend for eating far from home and the reality of eating somewhere far from home.
As a Bolivian who has eaten at Gustu, I read this essay ravenously. Next time she goes she should visit Ali Pacha (vegan) and Popular, who I think are doing the local and national better.
Loved this piece! It also made me remember this past summer when I took my partner to Cuba (his first visit to La Habana). Like the piece’s author, he was warned by all of my family members to be cautious about drinking cocktails since the water is not often boiled for ice and could lead to an upset stomach.
We traveled in July during what was possibly the hottest summer I had ever experienced in Cuba (note: I was born there and grew up in Miami so I am accustomed to very hot days) and so we went to one of the iconic hotels that was known for their mojitos (and their cool breezy patio). When we approached the bartender and ask for “3 mojitos, sin hielo (no ice),” we got what was the strangest looks from the bar staff. Finally, as my sister, my partner, and I prepared ourselves to down our mojito “consommé,” we all agreed that perhaps the upset stomach would have been worth it in the end for a cold drink 🤣 cheers!
Jajaja we can’t drink mojitos anymore without reliving the consommé experience. It was a trip to remember (and is why I’m excited about the book club pick to discuss this further!)
Felt some of these lines in the pit of my stomach, especially the need to defy stereotypes - another great contribution from Hilary! Writing about who gets to plant what flag where, especially in regards to food, is a perfect fit for The Desk Dispatch.
While traveling, I've been guilty of booking a dinner at the "Gustu"s of the world thinking they might offer a hyper-distilled vision of a place's cuisine - sometimes they do, though sometimes, when helmed by outsiders like Meyer and his claim-staking view of Bolivia as "a great undiscovered larder of fantastic products", they leave me feeling unsettled and unfulfilled.
Loved this piece. Thank you for sharing and supporting independent writers!
Dreaming of an origin trip to Tranquilidad next year, hadn't considered the microbiome yikes! I'm often asked if I go to the producing countries to source my cacao and consistently disappoint when I explain the realities of logistics and supply chains. I've always wanted to see the chocolate tree and immerse myself in the culture that produces it, hope to do so in a respectful and reciprocal way.
I'm clueless if there is indeed some, but I think there needs to be more about that classic disconnect between what health professionals recommend for eating far from home and the reality of eating somewhere far from home.
As a Bolivian who has eaten at Gustu, I read this essay ravenously. Next time she goes she should visit Ali Pacha (vegan) and Popular, who I think are doing the local and national better.
In other things… Mythologies. *swoon*
loved this one and love that you’re paying $500 and transparent about it. very happy and proud to be a paying subscriber
Re: print subscriptions - def Eaten Mag!
Loved this piece! It also made me remember this past summer when I took my partner to Cuba (his first visit to La Habana). Like the piece’s author, he was warned by all of my family members to be cautious about drinking cocktails since the water is not often boiled for ice and could lead to an upset stomach.
We traveled in July during what was possibly the hottest summer I had ever experienced in Cuba (note: I was born there and grew up in Miami so I am accustomed to very hot days) and so we went to one of the iconic hotels that was known for their mojitos (and their cool breezy patio). When we approached the bartender and ask for “3 mojitos, sin hielo (no ice),” we got what was the strangest looks from the bar staff. Finally, as my sister, my partner, and I prepared ourselves to down our mojito “consommé,” we all agreed that perhaps the upset stomach would have been worth it in the end for a cold drink 🤣 cheers!
Pit is great, see below.
I haven’t read Sandwich yet but I’m intrigued
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Jajaja we can’t drink mojitos anymore without reliving the consommé experience. It was a trip to remember (and is why I’m excited about the book club pick to discuss this further!)
Felt some of these lines in the pit of my stomach, especially the need to defy stereotypes - another great contribution from Hilary! Writing about who gets to plant what flag where, especially in regards to food, is a perfect fit for The Desk Dispatch.
While traveling, I've been guilty of booking a dinner at the "Gustu"s of the world thinking they might offer a hyper-distilled vision of a place's cuisine - sometimes they do, though sometimes, when helmed by outsiders like Meyer and his claim-staking view of Bolivia as "a great undiscovered larder of fantastic products", they leave me feeling unsettled and unfulfilled.
Loved this piece. Thank you for sharing and supporting independent writers!
I've been delving back into Logic(s) Mag, remembering how much I get out of reading what they publish about technology https://logicmag.io
Dreaming of an origin trip to Tranquilidad next year, hadn't considered the microbiome yikes! I'm often asked if I go to the producing countries to source my cacao and consistently disappoint when I explain the realities of logistics and supply chains. I've always wanted to see the chocolate tree and immerse myself in the culture that produces it, hope to do so in a respectful and reciprocal way.