Alice Levitt

Virginia, Washington, D.C., United States

Contributing Food Editor and Critic at Freelance

Writing about food, travel and innovation. Bylines include @voxdotcom, @EatingWell, @Allrecipes, @readersdigest, @atlasobscura, @InnoMapHou and @NorthernVAMag.

Articles

Houston doctor aims to revolutionize hearing aid industry with tiny new device

6 days ago | houston.innovationmap.com | Alice Levitt

“What is the future of hearing aids?” That’s the question that led to a potential revolution. “The current hearing aid market and technology is old, and there are little incremental improvements, but really no significant, radical new ideas, and I like to challenge the status quo,” says Dr. Ron Moses, an ENT specialist and surgeon at Houston Methodist.
Portillo’s Just Made Its Biggest Menu Change in Over 60 Years

1 week ago | allrecipes.com | Alice Levitt

If you’re not yet familiar with Portillo’s sandwiches, you probably will be soon. The Chicago-born company is famous for its snappy hot dogs, as well as its Italian beef and char-grilled Italian sausage sandwiches. Though most of its locations are in Illinois, in recent years, the 62-year-old brand has expanded as far afield as Arizona, California, Florida, and Texas. And, with more than 70 locations, it shows no signs of slowing down.
Too Hot to Handle? A Beginner's Guide to Hot Pot

1 week ago | northernvirginiamag.com | Alice Levitt

I wasted my youth not eating enough soup. Broth always seemed more trouble than it was worth, too often more of a filler than a vessel for flavor. But the exception has always been hot pot. Though my father was the one who introduced me to most Asian food as a child, it was my mom who brought hot pot into my life. She called it “fondue Chinoise,” a nod to her college years in Switzerland. And like cheese fondue, hot pot is a party food, meant to be shared.
Aimee Lou Wood Fell in Love with This Drink While Shooting 'The White Lotus'

1 week ago | eatingwell.com | Alice Levitt

If only we could all call a White Lotus resort our office. The third season of The White Lotus was actually filmed at four different hotels in Thailand, but the luxury wasn't just on camera for Aimee Lou Wood, who played Chelsea on the show. When it came to what she sipped while on set at the Four Seasons Koh Samui, she kept it totally vacation-appropriate. "I got addicted to coconuts," she recently told the hosts of the Today show.
Aimee Lou Wood Fell in Love with This Drink While Shooting ‘The White Lotus’

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Alice Levitt

Reviewed by Dietitian Alyssa Pike, RDNIf only we could all call a White Lotus resort our office. The third season of The White Lotus was actually filmed at four different hotels in Thailand, but the luxury wasn’t just on camera for Aimee Lou Wood, who played Chelsea on the show. When it came to what she sipped while on set at the Four Seasons Koh Samui, she kept it totally vacation-appropriate. “I got addicted to coconuts,” she recently told the hosts of the Today show.
Try These New Korean Barbecue Restaurants Around NoVA

1 week ago | northernvirginiamag.com | Alice Levitt

It could be argued that Korean food is the official cuisine of Northern Virginia. With our thriving Koreatowns in both Centreville and Annandale, there’s long been a lot to love, particularly when it comes to grilled meat, cooked right at your table. In more recent years, excellent Korean barbecue has been moving beyond those cities.
The 4 Best Cheeses for High Blood Pressure, Recommended by Dietitians

2 weeks ago | eatingwell.com | Alice Levitt

A diagnosis of high blood pressure signals that you need to be more mindful about what you eat. You'll be advised to cut down on sodium and add calcium, for a start. One way to do both? Eat cheese! Though cheese sometimes has a reputation as a fatty "not too nutritious food" (which is not, spoiler alert!), eating particular ones in moderation can actually be a boon to the health of your blood pressure. According to the CDC, 48.1% of U.S. adults have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension.
Where to Find the Best Side of Fries in Northern Virginia

2 weeks ago | northernvirginiamag.com | Alice Levitt

Where to Find the Best Side of Fries in Northern Virginia Choose from loaded tots, sweet potato fries, and flavor-packed steak fries at these NoVA restaurants.
We Asked 3 Chefs the Best Brand of Peanut Butter-They All Picked the Same One

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Alice Levitt

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We Asked 3 Chefs the Best Brand of Peanut Butter-They All Picked the Same One

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Alice Levitt

"Key Takeaways"Chefs agree that Skippy makes the best peanut butter. What makes Skippy so good is its rich, nutty flavor. Chefs share creative ways to use peanut butter beyond PB&Js.For many of us, peanut butter is one of our first favorite foods. PB&Js are about as simple and solid a brown-bag lunch as we can imagine. The tasty, economical spread is an everyday staple in many households. And it’s also a favorite ingredient among chefs.