[Global Food News is a weekly selection of world food news deemed important, absurd, strange, or otherwise hilarious at Food Trotter!]
Conveyor belt sushi restaurants are probably one of the best things to come out of Japan. So why aren’t they here yet!? After reading that article by the NYT, I suddenly have an urge for fast and cheap sushi. They certainly don’t run sushi joints like clockwork here! Heck, with constant shouting, yelling, and poor service, I think I’d rather hear the comforting buzz from the sushi conveyor belt. But hey, the trend of Japanese Izakaya’s is here, so those other Japanese restaurants might have to switch over to something else. What do you think?
For Sushi Chain, Conveyor Belts Carry Profit – Ever heard of conveyor belt sushi restaurants? They’re prevalent everywhere in Asia, though nowhere to be found in North America. It’s such an awesome concept: sit down, eat whatever you want along the revolving conveyor belt, and pay according to the number of plates you eat. Someone please open one here, it really isn’t a new concept! [NYT]
Explorer’s century-old scotch returns from Antarctica – Everyone’s finding old bottles of wine or whisky these days. So to add to the discovery, several bottles of whisky were uncovered under a shack in Antarctica that was used during the Nimrod expedition in 1907. Deemed so priceless, these bottles of Mackinlays scotch were flown by private jet back to Scotland.
Seriously Asian: Going on a Dumpling Factory Tour – Making dumplings at home is hard, but how does it work at a dumpling factory?! This is such a cool slideshow where staff from Serious Eats had a chance to go on a dumpling factory tour! [Serious Eats]
Forget a desk job – Young foodies are putting their heads together to get out of the rat race by starting their own food businesses! Looking for inspiration? Here are some stories on how 20-somethings like me were able to start their own food-based companies. Lead on fellas! [Boston.com]
The Best Hotel Restaurants in the World – Let’s face it, most hotels aren’t known for offering great culinary experiences. But here’s proof that some hotels are capable of delivering an awesome dish with your nightly stay via Conde Nast Traveler’s 2011 Gold List. Though expect to pay handsomely at these culinary palaces. [Epicurious]
World’s Best Spa Cuisine – Spas are known for monumental pampering, personal indulgence, and relaxation. Food also plays a huge role in your spa experience, though probably the least emphasized. So here’s a slideshow of the best spa cuisines in the world. [thedailymeal]
[Picture courtesy of NYT]
