Never having a bad meal for the rest of your life.
It’s an ambitious goal and a “champagne problem”, but it exists, especially in the food-obsessed world we currently embrace.
It makes sense though. If there are so many talented chefs and fantastic restaurants, why eat bad food?
These are just some of the questions Chowzter is trying to answer.
Chowzter.com is a global food community led by leading food bloggers, journalists and connoisseurs seeking the best food on the planet.
Ugh. I hate saying anything is “the best” and the goal sounds like a silly idea – after all taste is personal – but we’re certainly having fun arguing for our favourites. I suggest checking out the site or using the app if food and travel are interests.
Each major city has an appointed “Chief Chowzter” who knows the ins and outs of their city’s food scene. You can find their top seven “fast feasts” in each city (meaning not fine dining or chains) on the website.
Unlike the Michelin Guide and World’s Best 50 Restaurant List etc., Chowzter is about finding affordable food unique to a city. Sites with a similar model often have unwanted “noise” or clutter, so this avoids that by having one trusted food enthusiast representing each city.
I am honoured to be Vancouver’s Chief Chowzter, and I attended the 2nd Annual Chowzter Awards in London to announce the top seven “Tastiest Fast Feasts on Earth”.
I was proud to accept the award for Dynasty Seafood’s Alaskan King Crab 5 Ways which won the “Best Seafood” category. Vancouver was competing against specific seafood dishes from Barcelona,
Dubai, Lima and Tokyo, so it was a big win for the city.
Besides representing Vancouver at the Chowzter Awards, I explored London’s international food scene. Some of my favourite bites from the city this trip included:
1) The Margherita Pizza at Story Deli (restaurant has no signs) which won the #1 “Tastiest Fast Feasts on Earth” at the Chowzter Awards last year.
2) The Sausage Roll at Ginger Pig located at Borough Markets which was also on the Chowzter Top 7 list in London.
3) The House Black Daal simmered for 24 hours at Dishoom, a Bombay inspired Indian restaurant with a modern and lively ambiance.
4) The Tandoori lamb chops at Tayyabs, a Punjabi restaurant from 1972 which attracts locals and tourists alike.
Mijune will be exploring Afternoon Tea, Indian food, and London specialities until May 3. Then, between May 3-8, she will be exploring the tapas and Spanish specialties in Barcelona. Follow Mijune’s culinary adventures on her blog, and follow @followmefoodie and #FMFinLondon and #FMFinBarcelona on Twitter and Facebook for live updates.
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