Leslie Kelly

4 days ago | forbes.com | Leslie Kelly

You’ve got a week to eat your way around New York, but how do you tackle creating a to-do list in a city packed with endless options for spectacular meals? It’s daunting, but here’s a game plan that focuses on deep dives into several neighborhoods. A food-centric tour of New York City should always include a trip to Brooklyn. Leslie KellyOld favorites, new discoveriesMy friend, Mai Ling, and I travel well together, sharing the food-focused mission of eating everything, everywhere, anytime.

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Leslie Kelly

Known for its ever-changing rainbow of inventive flavors, this Portland, Ore., based ice creamery also shines a well-deserved light on vanilla in a recently re-launched cookbook. We got the scoop from founder Tyler Malek about his enthusiasm for that not-so-basic flavor. Portland, Ore., based Salt & Straw is known for its ever-changing lineup of inventive flavors. Its ... More founder recently wrote a book that serves up a look at the creative process that goes into each flavor.

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Leslie Kelly

Salmon season has started in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, the arrival celebrated by fish fans across the map. Here are a few ways to make the most delicious dishes with those ruby red fresh fillets. Best way to avoid salmon sticking to the grill? Slather that fillet in mayo. Seriously, it works. Leslie KellyWild vs. farmedThis heated debate has raged for years with wild salmon advocates pointing out that fish raised in pens in the ocean cause pollution and spread disease to wild fish.

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Leslie Kelly

Welcome to the roads less traveled, the stoplight-free streets where residents routinely wave to friends, neighbors and visitors alike. Its rolling pastoral landscape looks like something out of a painting and while the vibe is super chill, there’s also some world-class culinary options on Lopez. Here’s what you shouldn’t miss if you go to the “friendly isle" in the San Juans off the coast of Washington state.

4 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Leslie Kelly

Most Japanese food fans have experienced omakase, a lavish multi-course menu determined by the chef. Kappo-style sushi restaurants amp up that approach by adding luxe creations including elegant dashi-based preparations made while guests watch. Here’s how one restaurant owner is determined to take …