Author: kristyalpert

American Way

A Sense of Place New Zealand’s landscape is a tantalizing departure for the palate and the soul By KRISTY ALPERT The Awatere Valley from above, where foragers hunted for wild game at Forage 2016. Photo by Kieran Scott   I feel the smooth pebbles shift and settle beneath me as I take one more…

Men’s Health: SOS

This Military Dish Is the Best Hangover Meal You’ll Ever Eat  Give the stick-to-your-ribs, no-frills meal a try BY  KRISTY ALPERT PHOTOGRAPH BY MARK ALPERT Maybe you know it as Creamed Chipped Beef. Maybe you know it by its less savory name, Shit on a Shingle. But if you know the…

AFAR: 5 Must-Eat Things in Goa

Thali is a delicious South Indian meal made up of a rainbow of dips and toppings PHOTO BY FLICKR.COM/RUTH HARTNUP 5 Things You Must Eat in Goa, India Locals’ tips on the best restaurants (and dishes) in Goa, India KRISTY ALPERT 12.14.2015 The Indian state of Goa may be most famous for its  many seaside resorts, but to my mind,…

American Way: Kid Food Grown Up

Kid Food Grown Up THERE’S NO REASON to be ashamed of your cravings for cheesy mac or your penchant for Pop-Tarts. In fact, playful chefs around the world are encouraging patrons to eat like a kid by putting a sophisticated spin on childhood staples. Here are four of our favorites:…

Van Winkles: Sleep Spas

Seven Spas Worldwide that Specialize in Revitalizing the Sleepless By Kristy Alpert  Neither the plushest of duvets nor the darkest of blackout shades can lull a jet-lagged guest to sleep. In fact, the American Sleep Association found that nearly 93 percent of all travellers experience the time-zone twist at some point in their lifetimes. Passing through…