The Hunt for the Ideal Bánh Mì

While canonically Vietnamese, the dish’s origins are global: bánh mì were referenced in Vietnam as early as the early 1800s, but it wasn’t until baguettes were introduced to the country — by French colonists in the 19th century — that the sandwich came into its own. The disruption of wheat imports during World War I…

A Food-Lovers Tour Through Emilia-Romagna

Two hours after we started, we reached the Santuario di San Luca, a palatial 18th-century church that offers panoramic views of Bologna and the verdant hills beyond. There was also, blissfully, a restaurant, Vito San Luca, whose tagliatelle al ragù might be the platonic ideal of a post-hike meal. (There was also another plate of…