Sake has come a long way since the days when English speakers thought the word “sake” rhymed with “hockey”. Exports from Japan to all parts of the globe are booming, and people are learning that sake isn’t just for sushi; it can be the perfect complement to all sorts of dishes, both Asian and Western.
As far as cafes go, The Book Café feeds you well — assuming you’re judicious with your order. Otherwise, its unrivalled spread of reading material will undoubtedly feed the mind.
From a British bar to a Miami-themed night spot, restaurateur Michel Lu proves that he’ll try just about anything. Next on the list? A souped-up food court that dishes out food from just about every continent.
Pickles bookend the epic tale of Saleem Sinai, olfactorily-gifted protagonist of Salman Rushdie’s post-colonial tome Midnight’s Children. This recipe makes a sweet, salty and mildly spicy pickle of succulent tomato pieces.