Monthly Archives: January 2017

Event Review: The 2017 New York Beer, Bourbon and BBQ Festival

Posted on January 30, 2017 by findingfoodfluently

Disclaimer: In exchange for an event review, I received two entry tickets. On January 28th, the Waterfront (269 11th Avenue between 27th and 28th Street) in Manhattan, New York hosted the local Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Festival. Included in the ticket … Continue reading →

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Product Review: Fastachi Hazelnut and Pistachio Butter (Massachusetts, USA)

Posted on January 28, 2017 by findingfoodfluently

Disclaimer: In exchange for a review of Fastachi, I received small containers of hazelnut and pistachio butter. Stemming from a regional New England tribal word that means “little gift,” Fastachi, originally called Mixed Nuts, is the brainchild of an Armenian … Continue reading →

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Review: Gotham Market at the Ashland (Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY)

Posted on January 27, 2017 by findingfoodfluently

Disclaimer: In exchange for this food hall review, I received an invite to the soft opening of the Gotham Market at the Ashland in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NYC.  All photos were taken by an associate. A random walk in the … Continue reading →

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Countries Better Than Yours?: Kababistan

Posted on January 25, 2017 by findingfoodfluently

In spite of being amused by the presence of a world passport, perhaps I should consider a move to somewhere greatly influenced by Asia Minor. After all, how brilliant would it be to shop at a place called “Bread Country?” … Continue reading →

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Restaurant Review: Al Orjouan at The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Posted on January 20, 2017 by findingfoodfluently

In this second of the two-part series reviewing the Ritz-Carlton Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we’ll now be focusing on the breakfast buffet at Al Orjouan restaurant. The phrase “buffet at the Ritz” presents quite the dichotomy to cynics.  Buffets are usually … Continue reading →

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Hotel Review: The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Posted on January 9, 2017 by findingfoodfluently

Disclaimer: In exchange for this hotel review, I received a two nights-stay in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in one of The Ritz-Carlton‘s superior rooms.  Additionally, this will be one in a two-part series; the first will be of the hotel and the room, … Continue reading →

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