Category Archives: New York City

New Idea(s)

Posted on May 15, 2014 by findingfoodfluently

Don’t worry everyone, I still like food… But this idea has been stirring about for a while now: what’s in a restaurant name? I blame my fascination with language, Japan and China for this.  You see, there’s no shortage of places … Continue reading →

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Sauerkraut Juice (USA)

Posted on October 16, 2013 by findingfoodfluently

Kidneys, who needs those?  That’s what detractors would say.  Translated literally from German as sour cabbage, sauerkraut is more commonly known as the food that could really use a suntan served on the side of pork sausage.  But as a … Continue reading →

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Cucumber Soda (USA)

Posted on October 13, 2013 by findingfoodfluently

Did you know that cucumbers are fruits?  Show off to (and get summarily ridiculed by) your friends by making a fruit salad of tomatoes, avocados and cucumbers.  Also, that pastrami sandwich won’t be the same anymore… Speaking of disappointment, new … Continue reading →

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