Food & Restaurant Blog
Take a culinary journey with Victor Jung as he explores the latest restaurant, cocktail lounge, and hotel openings in your favorite city or vacation destination. Victor has spent over 20 years in the food & beverage and hospitality sector. Starting from his roots at his relative’s restaurants and bars, he learned all aspects of front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house operations at a young age. Victor is not a classically trained chef or mixologist but developed his style and technique under some of the leading chefs and mixologists in the business.
As one of the founders of The Line Group, Victor has owned, operated, and consulted with many leading hospitality companies since his entrance into the field in 2005. Known as the multiple concept operator behind the highly acclaimed Sons of Essex, Rochelles, Casa Bocado, Escondido, Raven, Opus, and 205 Club in Manhattan’s Lower East Side, Nolita, and Meatpacking district.
Each week, Victor will highlight the Top food and drink destinations in the New York City Metro area and his travels to your favorite vacation destination in the United States, Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and Mexico. You will get the pleasure of seeing these iconic culinary destinations firsthand.
So let your eyes and mind build your appetite as you get the latest updates on the recent food and cocktail trends.
Top 3 Travel Destinations for Pickleball Vacations 2023
If you're a fan of pickleball, you're likely in search of fresh new locations to play and compete. As we approach Memorial Day, July 4th, and the summer season, now is the ideal time to start planning your next pickleball excursion. Here are three destinations that...
Romantic Valentine’s Day Travel Destinations in North America
A romantic retreat is the perfect way for couples to celebrate their love on Valentine's Day. Numerous breathtakingly lovely places in North America are ideal for a Valentine's Day getaway. We're going to look at six of the most romantic places in North America to...
Does Manhattan have a Chinatown that is worth visiting for food, souvenirs, and culture?
New York City's Chinatown is a great place to visit, and the fourth most visited neighborhood in Manhattan. It has a rich history, delicious food, and unique culture. Not only do I love going there myself, but I also love recommending it to others who are looking for...
6 Food Trends that Are Dominating in 2023
Having spent most of last year practicing social distancing and ordering take-out, many people have been eager for the full dine-in experience again. With the pandemic curbing most avenues of entertainment, we have also seen people turning to food as a source of...
What is the difference between Roasting and Baking?
What is the difference between roasting and baking in an oven? Roasting and baking are both methods of cooking food in an oven, but they have some key differences. Roasting involves cooking food, usually meat, at a high temperature, typically between 400-450°F...
A weekend getaway to the Catskill Mountains in Jefferson, NY
Originally published on UnPluggedCabins.com by Victor Jung The Catskill Mountains, located in the southeastern part of New York state, have a long and exciting history. The Lenape people initially inhabited the area and lived in the region for thousands of years...
The Hottest December Food Pop-ups in New York City
From a Singaporean restaurant at an East Village bakery to a former Bessou chef at a Lower East Side Vietnamese spot Pop-ups have long thrived in NYC, but over the past couple of years, they’ve become an integral part of the dining scene. These...
What is the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC)?
How It Works Claiming your Employee Retention Tax Credit has never been easier. A few minutes could earn you $150k+ back from the government. The Simple Way to Claim Your Tax Credit Step 1: Complete the 5-minute questionnaire We’ll immediately provide you with...
Top 12 Restaurants that define November New York Dining
I get asked one question more than any other: Where should I eat right now? Here, we’ve put together a map of the latest Manhattan debuts drawing NYC’s dining obsessives. New to the list in November: La Chilaqueria, a little cafe serving dozens of chilaquiles — a...
The Best Places to Get a Hot Dog in NYC
With Summertime about to be in full swing, one of the most popular foods in New York City tends to be a simple one - the hotdog. Hotdogs can be a great snack to munch on as you walk the streets of New York or when you're watching a baseball game, and there's plenty of...
