Something special from Mandy's kitchen...
Southern Italy: a region so surreal, so sublime, so simple; water so blue that sky and sea meld together on the horizon; a land fertile enough to produce some of the world’s best cuisine. Legend has it that when Mount Vesuvius erupted in Pompeii, Italy …
Ever order a burrito from a truck? How about a banh mi or a gourmet French crepe? While it might sound unorthodox to enjoy a 5-star restaurant quality dish from a mobile eatery, this is the wave of the future. Many major cities in the …
I’ve never been to Mexico, but yet I always crave it’s south-of-the-border food. I know our American version of the country’s food is rather unconventional, I love the bold semi-tropical tastes that even we here in the States get to enjoy. There is just something …
Not too long ago, I went on a much-needed date with my dad. We went to one of our favorite restaurants, The Helmand. Located in Baltimore’s historic Mount Vernon area, The Helmand is named after one of the provinces in present-day Afghanistan, and thus serves …
You may be wondering why my blog is entitled “Noodles Knows,” so I figured I should enlighten you on the matter. I guess I forgot that not everyone is aware of my family’s continuing inside jokes… we certainly have quite a few. For as long …
Obviously I haven’t been diligent about blogging, but that’s because I have been busy burying myself in textbooks and school papers, and working of course. The life of a college student is not always one big party, at least not for me. While in school …
When dining at a brewery, one normally anticipates mediocre fare to simply supplement the extensive array of beer. Brewer’s Art’s beer selection is rather impressive, but the food itself trumps the drinks. Located in the heart of Charm City on 1106 North Charles, in a …
My name is Mandy and I may be two months shy of 20 years old, but I know food. I am very fortunate to have been raised by two parents who are self-proclaimed foodies as well. My dad, a former caterer and chef at heart, …