Makgeolli: How Korean rice wine is stepping out of soju’s shadow

Makgeolli: How Korean rice wine is stepping out of soju’s shadow

(CNN) — Kim Kyung-seop recalls going to cheap bars after class with his friends, where they binged on as much makgeolli as possible. “You know the saying, ‘alcohol consumes men?’ It was like that.” Makgeolli, the milky and often sweet traditional rice wine from Korea, was chosen for its price, not flavor. In 1989, when […]

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The restaurant where real Italian mothers rule the kitchen

The restaurant where real Italian mothers rule the kitchen

Editor’s Note — Forget what you think you know about British food. This Sunday at 8 p.m. ET “Searching for Italy,” Stanley Tucci explores how Italian immigration has transformed the food scene in his adopted hometown of London. (CNN) — Like many Italians living abroad, Peppe Corsaro missed his mother’s cooking. Born in Sicily, he […]

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30 of the best fried foods around the world

30 of the best fried foods around the world

Editor’s Note — Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations opening and closing, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. (CNN) — People have never been able to resist the crunchy craving of deep-fried food. Archaeological […]

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Cannolo: The ‘erotic’ origins of Sicily’s top pastry

Cannolo: The ‘erotic’ origins of Sicily’s top pastry

Editor’s Note — Sign up to CNN Travel’s Unlocking Italy newsletter for insider intel on Italy’s best loved destinations and lesser-known regions to plan your ultimate trip. Plus, we’ll get you in the mood before you go with movie suggestions, reading lists and recipes from Stanley Tucci. (CNN) — Making a trip to Sicily without […]

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