The Mexico City Grand Prix is a vibrant event that combines thrilling F1 racing with the city's rich culture, food, and festivities, offering visitors a unique experience of celebration, local traditions, and scenic sightseeing before, during, and after the race weekend.
Eater Atlanta has compiled a list of 15 underrated restaurants in Atlanta that are worth checking out. These hidden gems include Beirut, a Lebanese restaurant in Peachtree City known for its classic dishes and hospitality; Australian Bakery Cafe in Marietta, offering authentic Australian sausage rolls and meat pies; Scotch Bonnett, a food trailer serving satisfying Jamaican fare in south Fulton County; Hankook Taqueria in Collier, where Korean and Mexican flavors collide in delicious Korean barbecue tacos; and Ginya Izakaya in Berkeley Park, a true izakaya experience with sushi and ramen. Other notable mentions include Cafe Sunflower in Buckhead for vegetarian and vegan dishes, The Consulate in Midtown for a rotating menu of international cuisine, and Agave in Cabbagetown for Southwestern fare and margaritas.
Fruit Parlor Columbia, a hidden underground parfait parlour in Osaka, Japan, has been serving jumbo parfaits for over 40 years. Located on the second basement floor of an office building in the Sakaisuji Honmachi business district, the café offers a variety of flavors and ingredients in their parfaits, including blackcurrant, pineapple, ramune soda, and chocolate chip. The parfaits are so big that they can be shared by up to 60 people. The owners, who originally ran a coffee shop in Umeda, moved to the current location to take on the challenge of sustaining a store on the second basement floor. The café attracts both office workers during lunchtime and dessert enthusiasts on weekends, and they also offer a lunch menu.
San Francisco's iconic Ferry Building Marketplace offers a diverse range of culinary delights, from fresh oysters at Hog Island Oyster Co. to a fusion burrito at Señor Sisig. Other must-try dishes include the Saigon Latte at Red Bay Coffee, Argentinian-style empanadas at El Porteño, and the classic cheeseburger at Gott's Roadside. Delica offers a variety of Japanese bento boxes, while Cholita Linda serves up Baja-style fish tacos. Don't miss the apple turnover at Acme Bread or the Secret Breakfast sundae at Humphry Slocombe. Fatted Calf offers a truffle ham and butter sandwich, and Boulettes Larder is known for its traditional canelés de Bordeaux.
The winners of the 2023 Taste of Buffalo awards were announced at the 40th annual festival, with Days Park Tavern winning the Chair's Choice for their beef brisket on weck. Other winners included India Gate for Children's Choice, Avenue29 Foods for Rookie of the Year, Dirty Bird Chicken N' Waffles LLC for Veteran Restaurant, and Sweet Melody's Gelato for the Eric DuVall Memorial Best of Buffalo. Various food items and beverages were recognized in different categories, including Venus Greek fries for Best Overall Item, Kith & Kin Bakeshop & Bistro for Best Meat Item, and Three Brothers Winery for Best Red Wine. The festival will continue on Sunday in downtown Buffalo.
Six restaurants, cafes, and bakeries in Phoenix have closed permanently, including Bearscat Bakehouse, Bubbakoo's Burritos, Cafe Chenar, Chesapeake Bay Bistro, K-38 Beach Mex Cantina, and Original Golden Skone. These closures reflect the ever-evolving dining scene in the Valley, with new restaurants opening and others closing their doors.