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Posts about cheese and other types of dairy on The Joy of Food blog.

Osteria Mozza

in Carbapalooza, Comfort, Dessert, Drink, Meaty Goodness, United States, Los Angeles, CA, The Milky Way, Vegetarian, Italian 4 comments

Los Angeles, CA (The Joy of Food) — I talk about Osteria Mozza the way that some people talk about Jesus, lovingly and like it is the center of my universe. As far as Italian dining goes, this Michelin-starred gem is easily the best that L.A. has to offer. I […]

Pizzeria Luigi

in American, Carbapalooza, Comfort, Meaty Goodness, United States, The Milky Way, Vegetarian, San Diego, CA 3 comments

San Diego, CA (The Joy of Food) — Once a small neighborhood place, Pizzeria Luigi came to be known by a wider audience thanks to a segment on the Food Network by that spiky-haired bleached blond dude, the self-proclaimed Mayor of Flavortown who says things like ‘donkey sauce’ and ‘bomb-dot-com […]

Mom’s Pie House

in American, Breakfast and Pastry, Carbapalooza, Comfort, Dessert, Drink, United States, The Milky Way, San Diego, CA 4 comments

San Diego, CA (The Joy of Food) — For many flip flop-wearing San Diego tweens born into a life without weather or seasons, a trip to Julian in ‘winter’ is the first time they see snow. A favorite pastime of locals is to drive up to Julian, stop on the […]

Niederfrank’s Ice Cream

in American, Dessert, United States, The Milky Way, San Diego, CA 5 comments

San Diego, CA (The Joy of Food) — The ice cream at Niederfrank’s gets its flavor the old-fashioned way from natural ingredients, an integral part of their success and a stark contrast from how similar products are made elsewhere. A heady reminder of the past can often put our present […]

Pizzeria Brandi

in Carbapalooza, Naples, Italy, The Milky Way, Vegetarian, Italian 7 comments

Naples, Italy (The Joy of Food) — I ate some life-changing pizza and then I watched a woman get mugged. That can sum up a lot of days in Naples. Whatever Italy’s third largest city may lack in the way of common decency it makes up for in its food, […]

Trattoria Morgana

in Carbapalooza, Comfort, Dessert, Rome, Gone Fishing, Italy, Meaty Goodness, The Milky Way, Italian 6 comments

Rome, Italy (The Joy of Food) — The vibe at Trattoria Morgana is gritty with no pretense, the walls are half-brick, half-paint and in places lined with wine bottles doubling as decor and artistry. Tables have been sandwiched into every available nook and cranny. Don’t be surprised to find yourself […]

All’antico Vinaio

in Florence, Carbapalooza, Comfort, Drink, Italy, Meaty Goodness, The Milky Way, Italian, Vegetarian 6 comments

Florence, Italy (The Joy of Food) — An All’antico Vinaio experience usually comes with a line, thanks to the tourists who pencil in the place right after the Uffizi on their Florence must-see list, the foodies for whom a hefty meat sandwich and some first-rate wine is just as life-changing […]

Le Dézaley

in Zurich, Comfort, French, Switzerland, The Milky Way, Swiss 6 comments

Zurich, Switzerland (The Joy of Food) — I can’t think of a better place to venture into a pot of boiling cheese for dinner than at Le Dézaley, Zurich’s fondue mecca right in the heart of the city. If you have ever spent time around a fondue pot, this will […]

Gusta Pizza

in Florence, Carbapalooza, Comfort, Italy, The Milky Way, Italian 2 comments

Florence, Italy (The Joy of Food) — Florence is a city with countless wonders, but remarkable pizza isn’t one of them. Unless you’re familiar with the regional cuisines of Italy, you may not know that the food known as ‘pizza’ generally struggles to find its footing north of Rome. No […]