Honest Cooking

1 week ago | honestcooking.com | Kalle Bergman |Emilie Chan |Carlos Rivera

Guacamole, everyone’s favorite pre-dinner snack traces its roots to the Aztecs of 16th-century Mexico, where avocados were held in high regard. It was the Spanish conquistadors who brought guacamole to Europe, setting the stage for its international journey. The reason guacamole is probably my favorite side dish, is that it works so amazingly well with almost anything. Of course, the usual suspects. Tortilla chips. Tacos. Burritos.

1 week ago | honestcooking.com | Alyssa Holder

What does spring on a plate look like? If you ask the culinary team at The Merrion in Dublin—an elegant five-star hotel known for its art-filled Georgian townhouses and commitment to refined Irish cuisine—it might look a lot like this: perfectly steamed halibut resting on a bed of silky butternut squash purée, topped with charred scallions, toasted hazelnuts, and a tangy-sweet pomegranate reduction.

1 week ago | honestcooking.com | Kalle Bergman

Don’t come running to Rombauer looking for unoaked, funky Chards. Nu-huh! This is not your trendy, modern winery with ironic labels and wines that go in all directions at once. Nope, no Sir. At Rombauer, the labels look like they are 40 years old (they are) and the wines taste like every single grape has been on oak barrels (they have). And you know what? I love it, and I don’t care what anyone else thinks, or what the prevailing trend in the industry is.

2 weeks ago | honestcooking.com | Sharan Kuganesan

If you love great food, stunning ocean views, and a touch of luxury, then the Andaz Peninsula Papagayo Resort was likely built for you. It’s a property designed to make everything feel effortless, and why would you have it any other way, you’re on coveted vacation time, after all. My stay at the five-star hotel was nothing short of pura vida — the Costa Rican way of life that celebrates simply enjoying the moment and finding joy in everything.

3 weeks ago | honestcooking.com | Sharan Kuganesan

Once a gritty district, Tribeca (short for “Triangle Below Canal Street”) has evolved into one of Manhattan’s most stylish and storied neighborhoods. Iconic for its cobblestone streets, cast-iron buildings, and a healthy dose of celebrity sightings, Tribeca has an effortless vogue that’s hard to replicate. It’s the kind of place where you can stumble from a quiet gallery to a Michelin-starred meal or sip a cappuccino beside someone who lives in a nearby $20 million loft.