Timothy Rudon asked:


Food has through history played a role in the way the world functions. Kings and Emperors used to pride themselves on their kitchens and exotic food made by the world’s best chefs had the same value as treasures.

A glance into the two volume compilation “The Cambridge World History of Food” shows how mankind developed exotic tastes how spices were traded like gold, and more. The volumes are standard references world –wide for social scientists, economists, nutritionists, and gourmets. A website www.foodtimeline.org/ has a wonderful time line of food which shows that fish, egges, and mushrooms were eaten as early as before 17,000 BCE and that bread, beer, and soup was in the diet as far back as 10000 BCE.

The modern world too runs on its stomach and world wide restaurants compete to gain the status of “best restaurant.” If a restaurant is listed by S Pellegrino in its list of “ the world’s 50 Best Restaurants,” then its like wining an honor and prize. The list each year is complied by Nespresso World’s 50 Best Academy consisting of food writers, critics, publishers, and commentators from all over the world.

So if you are a gourmet and world traveler here are a few restaurants you may wish to try the 2007 list included:

1. El Bulli in Spain chosen as the World’s Best Restaurant in Europe.

2. The Fat Duck in UK which was the Chefs Choice.

3. Pierre Gagnaire in France.

4. The French Laundry in the US adjudged the Best in the Americas.

5. Tetsuya’s in Australia adjudged the best in Australasia.

6. Bras in France.

7. Mugaritz in Spain.

8. Le Louis XV in Monaco.

9. Per Se in the US.

10. Arzak in Spain.

11. El Celler deCan Roca in Spain.

12. Gamero Rosso in Italy.

It’s all about quality reaching new heights. Detailed information on the best restaurants in the world and past lists can be viewed at www.theworlds50best.com/index.html . Chefs and food critics and aficionados from all over the world congregate to London for the awards functions each year. In a global world more and more people are expanding their minds and trying out the cuisine of other cultures and nations.

The World Wide Web is replete with information on cuisine, cooking, wine, and dining choices and trends. So if you want to be trendy and know how to eat what, which wine to select, and more then open your mind to new experiences and educate yourself in every direction using the knowledge highway the internet has become.

Rodney Munch asked:


ZAPATA

If you are looking for a restaurant in Tunbridge Wells, there are numerous options available to you to help  you fill your belly and have a good time in the process.

Weather your favourite taste is Italian, Mexican, English, Indian, Chinese or even Polish you are sure to find a restaurant catering to your needs. I have outlined a few options below.

For lovers of Latin American cuisine, Zapata, next to Nevada Bob’s golf superstore on the pantiles should be your first port of call. This lively restaurant is the perfect base to start a Friday or Saturday night, offering all the Mexican staples from Burritos to Tacos and everything in between and around. Why not wash down the food with a Margarita or a Mexican beer while taking in the themed decor and ambient Music all served by the very attractive and friendly staff.

Being on the Pantiles also offers the advantage of it being only a few steps from a number of great watering holes for you to christen your newly lined stomach.

If you like a bit of entertainment in the form of live music while you eat then you should take a look at the Grey Lady. Right across the pantiles from Zapata, the Grey Lady can be reached in less than a minute.

The Grey Lady is an asset to live music in Tunbridge Wells hosting regular blues and jazz nights. The atmosphere here is a lot more relaxed than at Zapata and an ideal place for a romantic night out.

The menu at the grey lady is centred around Mediterranean cuisine, featuring dishes such as Coquilles de la Casa – Fresh seared King Scallops with Prawns in Garlic, White Wine & Parsley Sauce and Grilled Chicken Brochette – Chicken Fillet with Peppers & a Greek Salad with Tzatziki. All appearing alongside the , quote-unquote, standard dishes such as Pizza and Pasta.

For a more traditional English affair, take a look at Woods. Woods is another restaurant which benefits from being situated in the Pantiles. This timeless place looks right at home, and you wouldn’t blink if you came across it a couple of hundred years ago at the inception of the pantiles.

Located just opposite the band stand, Woods is the perfect base to soak up the entertainments on a hot summers day. Pull your chair up, order a drink and take in the music. What could be better?

Not only providing good food, Woods has an extended wine list featuring wine from wineries in England, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Germany and of course France among others.

I cannot recommend enough that you go out and try some of the many restaurants in Tunbridge Wells.

Andrew Cho asked:


Trying a new restaurant is one of my favorite things to do. Many people I know, however, stick with the same places because of the familiarity factor and they think finding a new restaurant is a daunting task.

With so many choices, where do you start? Here are a few tips to help you expand your dining choices.

1. If you’re starting a restaurant search from scratch, the best way to start is to pick a kind of restaurant. Are you in the mood for pizza, Greek, Chinese, pasta, or tapas? Once you pick this decision, it’s all downhill from here.

2. Use a restaurant review site (Yelp.com, CitySearch.com, Fodors.com, and Zagat.com). These sites will list restaurants by type and offer user reviews to help make your decision.

3. Narrow the search results to account for your price range and location. Review the choices given and pick a restaurant that you think you would enjoy. If you are having a hard time narrowing down your choice to just one place, the best thing to do is just choose once and try the other choices next time!

Notes:

• You can still find some great restaurants even on a budget. Some of my best dining experiences has been at a self-serve restaurant spending $6.50 on a meal.

• Try something new! That’s the whole point of trying a new restaurant. Don’t always order the same menu item at different restaurants. Ask the server what their most popular dishes are.

• If you drink wine, ask for wine recommendations to ensure a great pairing.

Clint Jhonson asked:

Toronto has plenty to offer to all its visitors; even if you are just passing through this city, you will be able to discover amazing tourist attractions. This city has a Restaurant Toronto for almost every food lover regardless of his/her age. For instance, parents and children may find the perfect opportunity to eat together at one of the restaurants that are to be found in this city and which are quite famous in the whole world. In order for you to choose the best Toronto Restaurant, you may use the restaurant review sites; these sites will contain all the restaurants that are to be found in this city together with the necessary information about each of them.

These sites are to be used in order to help you make your mind because the search is to be narrowed; by using the lists you will save some time and you will also be able to take a closer look to the prices and location of each of the Toronto restaurants. The choices are to be reviewed in order for you to pick the wanted restaurant; by using the sites, you will be able to choose a restaurant that you are going to enjoy but if you experience a hard time when trying to narrow down your choice, you may stick to your initial and more familiar choices that you have experienced before.

There is plenty of time for you to go and search for the perfect Restaurant Toronto but you have to be aware that you are going to stick to a particular budget. This budget is to be determined before going to a particular restaurant but you can also experience great dining times even on a tight budget. You may also decide to choose a new restaurant in Toronto and you may not stick to ordering the same menu over and over when in different restaurants; on the contrary, you may try a new menu and you may even ask for the server’s advice in order to choose the most popular menu without having to worry that you are not going to enjoy it. For instance, if you want some wine when in a Toronto Restaurant, you may ask the server for specific wine recommendations in order for you to ensure and enjoy a great pairing.

The Toronto area is likely to come along with plenty of offers when it comes to visiting different restaurants; actually, the city is well known for its major restaurants that are particularly packed during summertime. The tourist traffic is likely to be combined with different local people who are looking for the constant entertainment. The nightlife of this city is also one of the major interests when it comes to visiting this city because this exciting lifestyle actually makes the front of the entire bustling center of entertainment and activity.

There are several dining experiences that this city may offer to every tourist who is in the area; for instance, one of the most popular restaurants is the family type one because this Toronto Restaurant can come along with various sectors that are reserved for the adult people. Almost every restaurant will come along with a special view and if you are looking for a special menu, you can check the national influences on every menu in order to find something that appeal to you.

You should not stay away from the chain restaurants because these restaurants are also likely to come along with exquisite menus; unique atmosphere is to be found in every Restaurant Toronto; you may even enjoy a live performance that may be scheduled at some of these restaurants. The festive atmosphere is to be found in almost every Toronto Restaurant and you may enjoy this opportunity in order to find out more about the Canadian cuisine; the down home atmosphere can thus be combined in order to reflect the entire national style.

Toronto is actually a great place for you to dine and you may use every occasion you have in order to combine the special scenery with the tasty experiences. Every Toronto Restaurant is likely to enjoy a quite brisk business because it is designed in order to face all the demands coming from its clients.

Toronto is well known for its delicious and hearty food; any description about this city will involve mentioning its amazing restaurants; the city will invariably remind you of exquisite experiences and delectable dishes because every restaurant in this city is likely to be versatile enough in order to attract all the potential clients. Offering delicacies is the main thing when it comes to the Toronto restaurants and these delicacies are used in order to transform your future dining experience into a memorable and pleasant one.