Champion Cod and Deep Dives: The MUNCHIES Guide to Norway (Part 3)

Norwegian cod is a big deal – and not just in Norway. The famous skrei cod is salted, dried and exported around the world, where it’s a treasured ingredient. Halaigh gets to experience this wonder up-close when he travels to Henningsvær, a fishing village that is the epicentre of the skrei industry. He attends the skrei World Cup, meets the kids who make a fortune by cutting out cod’s tongues, and gets a cooking lesson from a local pro. Then Halaigh is off to meet his friend Roddie Sloan who delivers shellfish to some of the world’s most famous restaurants, including Noma in Copenhagen, where Haliagh used to work. Together they go hunting for seaweed, urchins and scallops and cook everything over open fire back at Roddie’s Arctic farm – where Halaigh gets to spend the night in a hammock.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

Dining in Snowy Heights: The MUNCHIES Guide to Norway (Part 2)

The “fjell” – the mountain – is an integral part of Norwegian culture. Also when it comes to food. Halaigh meets up with Randi Skaug who has scaled Mount Everest and the world’s highest peaks, and together they hike up Preikestolen, near Stavanger. Before they encounter terrifying weather that sees them clinging to the edge of the mountain, they enjoy a lunch of traditional “fjell food”, including boiled beets and more reindeer heart. The snowy landscape continues in Trondheim, where Halaigh attends the world cup ski jump competition and feasts on waffles – alongside ski jump superstars and the future king of Norway. Back in Stavanger, Halaigh gets to indulge in one of his food passions, sardines, when a local expert treats him to racks and racks of the little golden jewels.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

Action Bronson Eats & Drinks France’s Best Food & Wine – From Paris with Love (Part Deux)

In the second installment of From Paris with Love, Action Bronson and Clovis are back sampling more of what Paris has to offer. The duo start their visit at Les Arlots – where Thomas Brachet’s cooking sets the tone for the perfect day. Afterwards, chef Betrand Grebaut invites Bronson to cook up a huge turbot topped with lardo and a fresh pea caviar beur blanc. The day rounds out with oysters, some charcuterie, and a next level dinner at Septime.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

From Sea to Table: The MUNCHIES Guide to Norway (Part 1)

The journey starts in Oslo where we meet our host Halaigh Whelan-McManus at Maaemo, the three-star Michelin restaurant where he works as a souschef. After talking to his boss about the wonders of Norway’s nature and culinary potential – and having a chat with locals about what Norwegians really like to eat (yes, you guessed it, frozen pizzas), Halaigh heads to the west coast to go diving for some of the world’s most sought-after scallops. After eating raw, live scallop on the boat, the fishermen invite Halaigh back for a home-cooked feast with scallop gratin , bacon-wrapped scallops and plenty of cold beer. Further down the south-coast, in Stavanger, we get a sample of what happens when these scallops get into the hands of a sushi master. At sushi restaurant Sabi Omakase, head chef Roger Asakil gives Halaigh a lesson in how to cut fish, before treating him to sushi made with a local twist, including smoked reindeer heart.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

The Pizza Show: Extra Slice – Dueling Pizzas

Frank Pinello brings his pizza to Danny Meyer’s Roman-style pizzeria Marta for a night of pizza dueling. Frank makes some of his classics from Best Pizza while Marta executive chef Joe Tarasco cooks up their signature Roman pies. From fine dining to a classic slice, pizza is the food that brings us all together, and it’s no different tonight at Marta.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!