Who doesn’t like food? *rhetorical question* I don’t want to bring any anti-food negativity into my life. Sweet, savory, spicy, sour, seared, sautéed, solid, sliced … to me, it’s all scrumptious.
The past year I consumed cuisines in ten different countries (eleven, including my own!) and I tried to limit this to my top 16 bites of 2016, but, alas, #food, so I bumped it up to 21.
The welcome drink at The Samaya, Seminyak, Bali, Indonesia. With hints of apple, cinnamon and something secret, this drink was delectable and I was a little upset it was only consumable upon arrival – and that they wouldn’t share the recipe with me!
I know, this pizza and the backdrop have you thinking “Italy”, but it’s actually EATaly, in New York City, NY, USA.
While we’re thinking of Italy, these strawberries in Verona were covered in hot, liquid chocolate and topped with fresh cream.
My 28th birthday brunch at Café 1 of a kind, Little Neck, Queens, NY, USA.
The biggest, messiest, MOST DELICIOUS, burger I’ve ever laid eyes upon, let alone ate, at Union Post Brew Bar, Auckland, New Zealand.
A sharp nutty cheese and prosciutto sandwiched in between a pretzel * swoooooooon* , Salzburg, Austria.
All the seafood deliciousness, Au Pied de Cuchon, Paris, France.
Chicken satay and seafood mie goreng, Bali, Indonesia. (Bonus: this meal was only $2.50 US.)
Korean fried chicken with pickled vegetables, The Continental, Miami, Florida, USA.
Pork belly, red onion and tomato served over pasta, Da Mimmo, Bergamo, Italy.
The most delicious banana pancakes that ever were made, Hotel Tugu, Canggu, Bali, Indonesia.
A plate of perfectly cured meats paired with local white wine, Vienna, Austria.
The perfect strawberry and pistachio mille feuille, Aria Hotel, Budapest, Hungary.
A selection of local fish all prepared differently, La Punta Ristorante, Bellagio, Lake Como, Italy.
Robata King Crab (“robata” is Japanese for a type of preparation similar-to barbeque or grilling) Makoto, Bal Harbour, Miami, Florida.
Foie gras over a balsamic reduction, Lyon, France.
Apple strudel with a vanilla and cinnamon sauce, served on a Viking River Cruise, Germany.
Gelato that looks like art? In Budapest, Hungary they call this gelARTo.
Roasted duck in a lime and mint hoisin reduction, Kashi, Rockville Centre, New York.
Pistachio filled and pistachio topped éclair, Paris, France.
Clams in a buttery sauce served over spaghetti, Nice, France.
Disclaimer: I have been hosted as a guest at a few of the restaurants and hotels mentioned in this post, as always my opinions remain my own.
Everything looks so good! As someone who travels for food, this post is right up my alley. Those Chocolate covered strawberries look amazing!
Those strawberries seem to be a hit! They were just as delicious as they appeared!
I have noticed a lot of food from Italy and I totally agree with that 🙂 I have never tried the strawberries with chocolate tough… Great idea! That’s a really nice post, there’s so much food to try abroad 🙂
I love all food Italian but those strawberries totally took the cake.
My mouth is watering right now especially with your 28th birthday lunch, the Auckland burger and Bali welcoming drink! And what cute ice cream decoration! You need to add some Indian cuisine shots for your 2017 food pics! xx
I LOVE INDIAN CUISINE! And I think you’re spot on. It’s time to start working on my 2017 bites!
I’m so glad you bumped it up to 21. All these yummy treats deserve the spotlight. You included some real delicacies, but that Kiwi burger has my mouth watering.
That kiwi burger taunts me in my dreams!
Well, it all seems so delicious! That Balinese drink, the seafood in Paris, apple strudel in Germany.. But, to tell you the truth, those strawberries from Verona caught my eye immediately! I mean, come on, with chocolate! 😀 You had some good bites in 2016. 😉
THE STRAWBERRIES WERE MY FAVORITE!
You have inspired me to look back on all the food photos I have taken the past year and write about them. Thank you for the inspiration. Also, thank you for making me hungry. The pistachio everything eclair looks amazing. Banana Pancakes Yum! Robata King Crab, interesting. Pretzel sandwich looks amazing. We were in Bellagio at Lake Como last year but we missed that restaurant.
The pretzel sammich was my favorite! And it would’ve been so easy to miss La Punta in Bellagio, it was up a narrow road and a little bit of a walk from the city center – but definitely worth a visit!
Slurp Slurp!! This post just made me get up and make a customary visit to my fridge! 😛 Yummilicious pictures! <3 So colourful and tempting! Love the sammich! (half eaten!)
LMAO of course I forgot to photograph the sammich before it was half eaten *covers eyes*. I’m glad you liked the photos!