Wild mushrooms. Fresh peppery arugula. An herb-y pesto layer atop a perfectly chewy dough. I don’t usually get overly excited about pizza, but this vegetarian version, the “Funghi Verde” at Portland’s Nostrana restaurant, is top-notch. In case you’re wondering “what’s with the scissors?” — it’s to slice your pizza, which comes uncut. Besides pizza, Nostrana’s […]
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California Cuisine at La Bicyclette in Carmel
After my hearty biscuits-and-gravy breakfast, I was craving lighter California cuisine. So as I continued my road trip down the California coast, I was glad to meet up with friends Cynthia and Gloria, who suggested lunch at La Bicyclette, a sunny French-inspired bistro in Carmel-by-the-Sea. The food wasn’t overly fancy or precious (as this somewhat […]
WanderFood Wednesday: Delhi Salad
No, not deli salad. Delhi salad. After five weeks of travel in India and Bhutan late last year, I had my eye on this fresh salad that was served at our hotel. It was my last night in the country so I threw caution to the wind. After all, salad is a menu item that […]