There’s a lot going on in the food world. Things move quickly. Something is hot, then it’s gone completely. It seems almost impossible to keep up with the conversation. Farms, burgers, ice cream — there’s just so much food content to keep you sated. We’d like to help you stay on top of things, so we’ve put together a few of our favorite food videos from the week that was.
WHAT IS HEALTHY EXACTLY?
This week kicks off by trying to answer the biggest question in food: What is or isn’t healthy? Everyone will have an opinion and will probably be able to back up that claim with a study or two. Is there a middle ground? Or is everything going to give us cancer and heart attacks?
‘SAVED BY THE BELL’ POP UP
’90s nostalgia is so hot right now. Enter the Saved By The Bell pop-up restaurant. The menu is pretty straight forward American fare. The atmosphere is straight out of a neon-colored 1990s sitcom.
NOLA COCKTAILS
New Orleans has a lot to offer the weary traveler. It’s been a port city for centuries and always full of transients coming to-and-fro. This has led to Nola having a killer bar scene. Check out all the awesome concotions and libations you can tip back in the Big Easy.
STEP UP YOUR GRILL GAME THIS SUMMER
It’s summer and the 4th is just around the corner. Time to dust off the BBQ tongs and get in the backyard to put some food on the fire. Here are some pro tips to dust off your skills.
DONUT PORN
Here we have one minute of Peter Pan’s donut wall. Get the cup of coffee ready and watch donuts get glazed at a classic NYC bakery. Let’s hope no one is dropping those delicious-looking pastries.
DOC OF THE WEEK: HELEN TURNER, PITMASTER
This story is what makes American cuisine so damn good. This woman’s passion for taking meat to newfound heights should be an inspiration to us all. Check out Turner’s story, and learn a few tricks to up your barbecue game along the way.
CANADA DAY POUTINE
Canada Day is Canada’s 4th of July. What better way is there to celebrate a country’s founding than eating one of their most iconic dishes — poutine. Check out this dope fusion recipe from the Food Busker and make your own gravy-covered cheese curds this week!
SUMMER COCKTAIL OF THE WEEK: THE SALTY DOG
Vodka and pink grapefruit is so simple and delicious, and here’s a simple cocktail anyone can whip up while grilling in the backyard. It’s refreshing and quite quaffable.
USA FOOD VIDEO OF THE WEEK: CHECK OUT CHARLESTON
Charleston, S.C. is a food city. Check out this locals’ tour with Chefs Shuai Wong and Corey as they pop into some serious eats. You might want to book that flight to South Carolina now.
INTERNATIONAL FOOD VIDEO OF THE WEEK: A TASTE OF BERLIN, PARTS I & II
The food scene in Berlin is strong. Allow food entrepreneur Kavita Goodstar to give you an insider’s tour of the local traditions and the new waves across the city’s über-hip culinary landscape.
FOOD PROPAGANDA
The new president of the Philippines is a bit of a wild card, to say the least. This bakery is making propaganda pastries and cakes for the new leader’s pleasure. It’s a crazy situation.
FOOD GIMMICK OF THE WEEK: MAC N’ CHEETOS
Cheetos are delicious stoner food. Deep fried into a quasi-cheese stick…that’s peak stoner food. Here’s a handy taste test from Eater to help you decide if a trip to Burger King is worth it after a couple vapes.
