India Food Journal: Paneer at 37,000 Feet and Other Choices I Regret

The Indian food tour began somewhere above Greenland at 37,000 feet.My tray table became the first stage of a culinary adventure—one that began not in Delhi’s crowded markets, but in a metal tube hurtling across the Atlantic. With three meals spaced over the flight, each one brought its own take on India’s regional flavors, and …

How to Find the Best Tacos in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

“¡¿Que hay todavía?!” a voice shouts from the ghoulish black van rolling down the street beside us.  The man at the grill behind the taco stall—his greasy apron glaring white under the cooking lights—calls back, hands waving in emphasis, and— ¡Vaya! — EEERRREEEEEEE!!!!! The vehicle abruptly skirts to the curb, parking at the corner of …