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Exploring the Rich and Diverse Flavors of Tea

Millions of people worldwide consume tea. In the United States, in 2021 alone, nearly 85 billion servings of tea (more than 3.9 billion gallons) were consumed, whether alone, in a coffee shop, or even at a tea party. Per-capita tea consumption in the United States has steadily grown in recent years and is projected to continue growing. At-home American tea consumption in 2024 is projected to be ...  

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Dining Out in Milan

Dining out in Milan, Italy is a true gastronomic delight. While you can find traditional dishes like pasta, Ossobuco, and risotto, Milan's cuisine also reflects the city's role as a global center for art, fashion, and design. The city's dining options range from sleek, contemporary restaurants pushing the limits of Italian cuisine to traditional...

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RudiGourmand Recommends: Chicago
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Chicago, the vibrant metropolis along the shores of Lake Michigan and home to RudiGourmand, is renowned for its stunning skyline, rich cultural heritage, and diverse and delicious food scene. From iconic deep-dish pizza to sizzling steaks, and from global fusion cuisine to enticing treats, the Windy City offers a culinary adventure like no other.  As RudiGourmand is based in Chicago, locals and tourists alike frequently ask us for recommendations on what and where to eat in Chicago.

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Exploring Traditional Milanese Food

  Milan, the chic and sophisticated capital of Lombardy, Italy, is known to many as the world center for fashion and design. But did you know that Milan is also a veritable culinary treasure trove? This northern Italian city offers a delectable range of dishes that represent its history, molded by its location and cultural influences over the years. Milanese cuisine, with its signature ...

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A Delicious Sampling of Gelato in Milan

Milan - the vibrant center of Italy’s Lombardy region for fashion, design, and art. It’s also a heaven for foodies, particularly those with a taste for gelato! Gelato, the Italian word for ice cream, is a specific kind of frozen treat among the many delicious foods found in Italy. As in many parts of Italy, locating the ideal scoop of gelato in Milan is a delectable journey. Let’s look at five gelaterias centrally located near the Duomo that we particularly enjoyed on our last trip. Andiamo!

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