Food Archives - The Sundry Chow American places you shouldn't pass up Fri, 09 Dec 2022 15:19:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://www.theremedydiner.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-cutlery_fav_ico-32x32.png Food Archives - The Sundry Chow 32 32 In the search of good whiskey in American Restaurants. https://www.theremedydiner.com/in-the-search-of-good-whiskey-in-american-restaurants/ https://www.theremedydiner.com/in-the-search-of-good-whiskey-in-american-restaurants/#respond Wed, 17 Oct 2018 23:52:00 +0000 https://www.theremedydiner.com/?p=89 America is one of the three largest producers of whiskey in the world. The drink from the States is distinguished […]

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America is one of the three largest producers of whiskey in the world. The drink from the States is distinguished by its golden color, pleasant softness and a long sweet aftertaste. We’ll tell you what bourbon is and teach you how to choose the right drink. We’ll advise which American whiskey to bring from the USA or to buy it in the stores of LUX.

Distinctive features

American whiskey is different from Scottish and Irish whiskey. The recipe for the drink was brought to the United States by immigrants from Europe, but it has undergone many changes over time. Almost all of them occurred by accident or due to some peculiarities.

The biggest difference in taste comes from the original raw material. The rest of the world mostly makes whiskey from malted barley. In America they replaced it with corn. It was not because of a desire to be different, there were problems with the “right” grain on the continent. The chosen product enriched the taste of the drink, so the producers are not planning to give it up even now, when there are more opportunities.

In addition, many distilleries age the drink in charred oak casks rather than the usual ones. Curiously enough, this peculiarity also came about by accident. Once there was a fire in a large cellar. Tanks were damaged and there was no way to replace them. Whisky was kept in partially charred barrels. It turned out to be a good influence on the drink’s taste. So now the containers are specially smoked by fire.

What’s the right way: bourbon or whiskey?

The main difference between bourbon and whiskey is the peculiarities of making the drink described above. The American drink also differs from the European one in its pleasant golden color. Its taste is softer, slightly sweet. American whiskey and bourbon are synonymous. Both versions of the drink’s name are correct. If you say “bourbon,” you don’t need to add the definition of “American” – it’s clear by default.

Visually, the name of alcohol from the U.S. is not always different from European alcohol. Bottles of American bourbon often carry the words “whiskey. However, many companies still prefer “bourbon,” because the former is usually associated with Ireland. The Scottish variant (whisky), on the other hand, is only available in the country of origin, so you don’t see it in the United States.
It is believed that bourbon got its name in honor of the village of the same name, located in Kentucky. It was there that the best drink in the country was brewed. Today, the lion’s share of American whiskey is still produced in Kentucky.

Classification

Every bourbon is American. But not every whiskey made in the U.S. can be labeled with bourbon. It is worth understanding these nuances in order to choose a worthy alcohol. The basic classification divides the drink into two large groups:

– Straight is a real bourbon with at least 51% corn. Aged for more than 2 years, no extraneous additives are allowed.

– Blended – a blend of straight, neutral alcohols and colorants.

The first type of bourbon meets the standards enshrined in U.S. law. It is called “fair” bourbon. After distillation it is bottled in special barrels at 62.5% or less. The manufacturer himself decides how many degrees bourbon gets when bottling – most importantly, not less than 40%. If the ageing period of the alcohol does not exceed 4 years, the information about the youth of the drink must be written on the label.
The blended type of American whiskey is considered second-rate. It does not refer to bourbons and is not regulated by standards.

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A tour of American restaurants. https://www.theremedydiner.com/a-tour-of-american-restaurants/ https://www.theremedydiner.com/a-tour-of-american-restaurants/#respond Fri, 08 Jun 2018 20:44:00 +0000 https://www.theremedydiner.com/?p=57 It has long been a well-known fact that the restaurant business in America is a chain business. Most popular establishments […]

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It has long been a well-known fact that the restaurant business in America is a chain business. Most popular establishments are strong in one state or another, but sometimes in the whole country. And while such giants as McDonald’s, KFC and Burger King have already successfully established themselves in the CIS countries, the establishments on this list still remain little-known. In this selection of American chain restaurants you didn’t know or didn’t know much about.

__Cracker Barrel__

If you still think Americans only eat fast food, here’s a rebuttal. Cracker Barrel, a chain restaurant founded in 1969, is an example of American home cooking. At this point, the chain has locations in almost every state, and the total number of locations has surpassed 600.
One of the interesting features of each restaurant is the presence of a gift store with unique products. You can buy the most unusual things there, from homemade sweets to fun pet clothes.
You can’t miss the decor of the restaurants either, as each establishment is somewhat of a “museum” with unique exhibits from the wild west (and probably later).

__Panera Bread__

Another major player in the food market in America, but little known in our country. The chain of café-restaurants Panera Bread. The main assortment – healthy sandwiches, pastas and salads, prepared only from natural products without GMO content. The main assortment – healthy sandwiches, pastas and salads, prepared only from natural products without GMO content.

__Mellow Mushroom__

The Atlanta, Georgia-based chain, formed in 1974 by two enterprising students, also made the list. Mellow Mushroom pizzerias stand out from the competition with their enormous pizzas and the sale of beers of all varieties and tastes. Which makes this place almost a bar.
For alcohol there is a separate menu (or rather even 2 menus) with an average of 20 kinds of draft and about 50 kinds of bottled beer. Plus different cocktails, wine and spirits. All this is complemented by the presence of screens broadcasting sports matches.

__Waffle House__

In my opinion, it is the most American place in the United States. Waffle House is just an example of those very movie places, with a unique atmosphere and very simple food (and cheap, by the way).
The food is prepared right in front of you, there are very few seats and they are designed for a maximum of 4 people. The menu, according to the waiters, has not changed since the founding in 1955, as well as the style of the institution. One of the main side dishes is Hashbrown, which is essentially a potato grater, only the potatoes are grated on a coarse grater.

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It is impossible to get past that! https://www.theremedydiner.com/its-impossible-to-get-past-that/ https://www.theremedydiner.com/its-impossible-to-get-past-that/#respond Thu, 23 Feb 2017 22:24:00 +0000 https://www.theremedydiner.com/?p=39 Calexico Cart Restaurant This seemingly simple restaurant is located in SoHo, and it appeared there only a few years ago. […]

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Calexico Cart Restaurant

This seemingly simple restaurant is located in SoHo, and it appeared there only a few years ago. The familiar burritos, tacos, and quesadillas don’t seem to surprise anyone, but the quality of the dishes was appreciated by many New Yorkers and visitors, and soon establishments opened all over New York (South Park Avenue, Greenpoint, Williamsburg). But the authentic Calexico Cart restaurant is located at the intersection of Prince St. and Wooster St.

Olive Tree Café

This cafe on McDougle Street in Greenwich Village is first and foremost notable for its entourage. For example, Charlie movies are projected on the walls 24 hours a day, and every table has crayons on it for you to draw or write on the black table while you wait for your order. The basement is home to a once-famous club that has lost its popularity in modern times.

Important

In New York City, it is by no means impossible to ignore the many Italian restaurants that are scattered not only in Little Italy, but basically all over the city and, first and foremost, Manhattan. Some of them are of truly important historical significance or are just wildly popular among New Yorkers, which speaks volumes about the quality of the establishment better than any advertising.

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria, The Grimaldi’s neighborhood has two things going for it: a visit under the Brooklyn Bridge and the best pizza in New York City. At first glance, Grimaldi’s looks like a club-a long line at the door of an old, unassuming building. But the harsh truth is that it’s not a club but rather Grimaldi’s, a pizzeria that is so beloved by New Yorkers that the line is long enough to get there in no time at all. Part of the reason for the line is that you can’t reserve a table here. But as soon as the Grimaldi’s specialty pizza appears in front of you, all memories of the wait fade away – there’s hardly any better pizza in New York.

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