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.
Spirit Brands Expected to Jump in 2021
Chase – This premium potato vodka is made from home-grown potatoes on the Chase family farm in England. The farm-to-bottle spirit is made with 40% ABV. Chase is making a name for itself as a sustainable distillery. The family business started by only selling potatoes and is now changing the trends of producing vodka.
Making the Perfect Polenta
Polenta is a staple of northern Italian cuisine that dates back centuries. Over the years, the dish has transformed. People in the Middle Ages cooked polenta using raw ingredients. The polenta was made with the cream of cut broad beans cooked in oil, onion, and buckwheat or spelled. In the 18th century, cornflour replaced the chopped broad beans. Polenta can take on many roles during the meal. This dish can either be a replacement for bread, a side meal, or complement vegetables, fish, meat, or cheese as part of the main dish. While polenta sounds intimidating to make, but this is far from true. Be sure to avoid these mistakes when preparing polenta.
Where to Find the Best Chili in the U.S.
Few things are more comforting or delicious than a warm bowl of chili. There are several places in the U.S. to get a tasty serving of chili so you can get your chili fix while you travel. Here are some of the best places in the country to include in your chili search....
Legendary NYC Foods You Can Have Delivered
New York City features some of the world’s best food choices. People who are stuck in their homes because of quarantine orders or live far away from the city can have some of NYC’s finest meals delivered to their homes. Here are some of the most legendary NYC foods...
The World’s Oldest Restaurants
Old restaurants and hotels around the world often have a great history behind them. Guests tend to visit these restaurants to taste ancient cuisines and experience timeless meals dating as far back as the 17th century. With that said, here are some of the oldest and...
China’s Food Waste Solution
A new campaign by Chinese President Xi Jinping encourages citizens to be conscious of how much food they waste. This so-called Clean Plates Campaign may be a positive direction for a country with such a large population and notable food waste issues, but some are...
Important PPP Information for Restaurant Owners
The Paycheck Protection Program, also known as PPP, is a form of federal relief facilitated by the Small Business Administration and Congress. It was implemented by the treasury on July 4th. Every small business must adhere to the rules set in the legislation to...
The Best Oyster Bars in the Mid-Atlantic Region
For many foodies around the world, there is nothing like a good oyster bar. Those that live in the Mid-Atlantic region, which encompasses New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland, are particularly gifted with having some of the best to choose from....
Regional Foods from Around the U.S. You Can Have Delivered
Perhaps you simply want to try new foods, or you've moved and miss certain foods that are no longer available in your new location. Whatever the reason, you are very likely in the market for delivery. The good news is that more restaurants and stores are delivering...
Highlighting New York City’s Food Supply Chain Heroes
New York City, being among the hardest hit by COVID-19, shows the U.S. nation what it means to heroically sustain its food supplies without interruption. “Social distancing,” though a necessary measure within a viral pandemic, has led to a sharp decline in economic...
