Questions tagged [food-and-drink]
Questions dealing with any and all aspects of food and drink except water, for which use tag [tap-water] and alcoholic beverages, for which use tag [alcohol].
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Can I bring dried chillies to Australia?
TL;DR: Can I bring dried chillies to Australia?
Dried chillies/capsicum are not permitted and will be destroyed, unless they meet the exclusions listed on the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and ...
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Jain food options in US (Chicago)
I follow a strict Jain diet (i.e. vegetarian with no onion, garlic, potato, or eggs in any food preparation) and would like to follow it in Chicago.
Additionally, if you know any US national food ...
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Flying into Switzerland (from EU country); foodstuff restrictions
I am flying to Switzerland from an EU country (Greece) and am wondering whether there are any restrictions in place regarding type and quantity of foodstuffs I may bring with me for personal ...
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Bring swallows nest into the EU
I am arriving from Vietnam to Sweden in about one week. I would like to bring a small quantity of dried swallows nest with me to Sweden. I have read that importing swallows nest into USA is not ...
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Drinking fountain at Lake Garda, Italy
I guess this (that I found at Lake Garda, Italy) is a public drinking fountain.
Do they use public water or a local well at this Lake Garda drinking fountain?
And, if I get the text on the plate ...
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Terminal 3 Heathrow - Bad facilities can I go into Terminal 2 first?
We are flying to America with Virgin (LHR T3) and wanted to have a big breakfast but the options are not great in Terminal 3. Is there any way we can check the bags in at T3, walk over to T2, go ...
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Any Non-seafood Japanese food options?
I am allergic to seafood but will eat pretty much anything else. I know a lot of Japanese cuisine is based on seafood - but are there other Japanese meat or vegetable dishes I should try? I really ...
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What foods from Ecuador can I take through US customs for breakfast?
I plan to arrive in Florida from Ecuador at 5 am. I want to pack a breakfast to eat in Florida. (My dietary restrictions are such that I will not be buying food from the vendors at the airport.)
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Paneer in the hand-luggage within the EU?
Can I bring a single 1.5 kg package of semi-soft cheese (paneer) to Sweden from Germany in my hand luggage when flying?
I found an answer which does not rule out bringing paneer on the plane yet it ...
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Are lunches included when the ship is in port with Costa Cruises?
I'll be going on a Mediterranean Costa cruise soon and I wondered if lunch is included when the ship is in port, or if I have to find a restaurant on shore to have lunch?
I've already been to all the ...
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Availability of low-saturated-fat meals in French restaurants in different regions of France?
We're planning on going to France but our daughter has a medical condition where she should eat as little saturated fats as possible (butter, dairy products, fatty meats).
We're mostly interested in ...
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Can I bring prepackaged food into the Netherlands?
I’m going on a trip to the Netherlands and I’m wondering if I’m able to bring prepackaged food. All guidelines seem to be about fresh fruit, dairy, and meat. Specifically, I’m wondering about crackers,...
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Can I bring spices, nuts, or dates to New Zealand if they're not labeled commercially?
I read the customs agency's website, but I did not understand the conditions. I have several ground spices; however, they are not labeled commercially. Can I bring them with me when I go to New ...
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Can I bring a few cans of meat into the EU? If so, how?
As far as I can tell, the rules apply uniformly to all of the EU. In my case, I will enter Germany. (The exceptions for Norway, Andorra, Liechtenstein, San Marino, Switzerland, Faroe Islands and ...
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If you preorder a special airline meal (e.g. vegan) just to try it, does this inconvenience the caterers and staff?
Background information
Some people preorder special meals for variety, or just to try them
Some people are vegan. So, when they book a long-haul flight with free meal service, they'll preorder ...
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How to preorder and actually get a special airline meal: e.g. kosher, vegetarian, low-gluten, baby food, or others
If you have dietary restrictions, many airlines (and even some rail services) let you request a special meal when you book your tickets. They will try to honor your request, though they are not ...
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On flights across time zones, why is the serving of meals and cabin lighting not synchronized to the time zone of the destination?
I took a flight from Santiago de Chile to Madrid today. It was a four-hour difference in time zones. The flight departed at 21:20 local time and arrived at 13:30 local time. They served the first meal ...
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What are the rules regarding importing sweets from the USA into Sweden as an individual?
I'm going back to Sweden from a trip to the USA, and I'm wondering what the rules are regarding bringing sweets back to Sweden. I've found an EU document detailing what you are allowed to import[1] ...
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What should I be aware of when eating street food?
I basically eat anywhere when I travel. I love street food, and I am usually not afraid of eating anywhere, tasting everything.
However, I became a bit more careful recently. I have travelled with ...
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In Portugal, what exactly is a Cimbalino
In Portugal, you normally order a short shot of coffee (espresso) asking for "um café" or "uma bica", which is pretty much used all over the country.
But lately I started to notice ...
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Is there a "running sushi"/"sushi train" anywhere in Lithuania?
My son was really excited when we visited a "running sushi" restaurant in Germany. Now I try to find one in Lithuania, where we actually live. There are a lots of great sushi restaurant in ...
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Can I fly internationally (US to Thailand) with edible chia seeds?
I like eating a spoonful of chia seeds as a nutritional supplement. Would I be able to fly internationally from the US to Thailand with a small plastic bag of chia seeds?
To be on the safe side, I ...
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How common is complimentary drinking water upon request in restaurants in Europe?
When I was in Helsinki, I noticed restaurants there tended to be okay serving water alongside an order free of charge. I've seen this in different restaurants, including McDonalds.
In some cases the ...
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Can I bring frozen baked Jamaican Patties into the Netherlands?
For context, Jamaican Patties can be thought of as an empanada; baked pastries with a little meat filling (roughly like 20% to 35% meat to pastry ratio).
I know to the US, I can bring it in with no ...
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Time into flight dinner is served on UA760
I need to know what time into my flight dinner will be served. Should I eat dinner before boarding my flight?
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Why do only some long-distance trains in the UK serve refreshments on-board?
I recently traveled down to Cornwall, from London, on the train. I took trains from 2 different companies (South Western Railways, and Great Western Railways.) While on the GWR train, there was a food ...
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How much is "half" in Scotland
In a bar in Scotland, two sizes are listed for the beer - pint and half. I assume that half is half pint, however for all beers the price for "half" doubled is less then the price for a pint ...
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Betel nuts on Saudia Airlines to Paris
I'm traveling to Paris on Saudia Airlines and want to carry 5-10kg of betel nuts. Is it allowed?
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McDonald's or KFC in eastern same as west?
I hope my question is related to travel. I want to know whether the ingredients and taste for burgers in these chain restaurants are same in both east and west? Specifically Taiwan...
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Finding a vegan sausage in Frankfurt
I was in Hamburg for a few days and I easily found a vegan burger. It amused me to eat this in the home of the hamburger.
Now, I am in Frankfurt and I am trying to repeat the game but I am having ...
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How do small local Malay restaurants in non-touristy areas in Malaysia work?
I've been in Johor Bahru over two weeks now and I've been to Malaysia quite a few times, and I've been around Southeast Asia a fair bit. But I can't figure this out and haven't run into it elsewhere.
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What is and is not appropriate for eating fried/grilled chicken and fish at Malay eateries in Malaysia?
This question is just about Malay culture and food. I know Indian and Chinese Malaysian food culture and etiquette probably varies, and I have more experience with those, so trying to keep this ...
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Bringing baby food through TSA
I will be traveling with my son who's under the age of 2. I saw that the TSA allows to bring a reasonable amount of baby food if you're traveling with children. Is Gerber's Lil' Entrees for toddlers ...
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What does i.i stand for in a menu in Costa Rica
I am looking at some menu photos from Costa Rica and I noted that they list two prices, and the second has i.i. next to it. What does this mean? Here is an example(taken from here):
Googling did not ...
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Can I bring candy into Canada
We plan a single say trip to my sister in laws house in Windsor. Can I bring cookies or candies across the border. We are coming from Michigan through the Windsor tunnel.
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Where can I eat medieval food?
Medieval cuisine (roughly 5th to 15th century) in Europe had a plethora of dishes basically unknown to the modern palate: frumenty, pottage, sops, possets, etc.
Are there any restaurants where I can ...
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How to order food on Zakynthos
Short and stupid question: How to order delivery from a restaurant on Zakynthos?
I've seen some drivers but I have not managed to find a general website/app for food restaurant delivery. Very most ...
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Most authentic Sichuanese food in Bristol (UK)? [closed]
Heading to Bristol, UK for the day. Wondering where the most authentic Sichuanese food is in the city?
Looking online there seem to be a bunch of different options:
Wong's Chinese
Chilli Daddy
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What sites should I use when looking for nearby restaurants [duplicate]
What sites should I use when looking for nearby restaurants while traveling?
I've noticed that there are a lot of places to help find restaurants near your place on the go (e.g. Trip Advisor / ...
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Why are the restaurant cars in Hungarian trains closed in Germany?
While on a Hungarian MÁV-START train, I noticed an odd sign saying that due to regulation, the bistro carriage will not be serving food while in Germany. From some googling, it seems that German ...
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Foodsavers/dumpsters community in France?
In Germany, and possibly other countries, there is an evolving food saver community with many local hubs where you can get food for free saving it from being wasted.
In France they have also a law ...
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Where can people allergic to dairy eat when travelling in France?
Typically foreigners think of the food of France as classic French cuisine. To say that this styles likes cream and butter is a bit of an understatement. Is there many other types of restaurants that ...
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What species of fruit was this orange-like thing with a dark-green peel that I ate in Israel?
When I was in Israel, I bought a few avocados at a local market. I couldn't read the signs since they were in Hebrew, but I thought I could tell these were avocados by looking at them.
When I got them ...
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Are there still meals in airliners?
Just curious, since you currently have to wear masks the entire flight. Are there no meals because of that or are there still meals on long-distance flights and you can put your mask off then? Or if ...
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Is it true that cruise lines are not allowed to sell alcohol and certain foods whilst in Israeli waters?
All being well regards to the current epidemic I shall be embarking on a cruise this November 24th which includes a two day stop in Israel.
Obviously as a middle aged male the all inclusive drinks ...
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Do Water Chestnuts Exist in Colombia?
Do water chestnuts grow in Colombia? Or is it possible to buy them there? I'm assisting a film crew that's on location for a cooking documentary, and they would like to blend an asian fusion dish with ...
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What is the difference between different provinces in India food culture? [closed]
So I know some things about regional variations in food culture. Kerala is the Indian seafood masters. Hyderabad has the best goat curries probably in the world. Goat being a meat that does not offend ...
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Is properly sealed bottled water ever unsafe, even in developing countries?
The highly-ranked Delhi Belly question has a number of answers that allege bottled water from minor/unknown brands may be contaminated or otherwise unsafe.
Now I've heard of tap water being sold as ...
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How do you gauge the safety of Indian street food?
I would love to someday go to India and travel a bit. I'm just wondering what exactly is the deal with the street food? Is there some wisdom as to what street food you can trust and what you cannot? I ...
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What's the shortest flight on which a full, complimentary hot meal was served to all passengers?
Here in the United States, the typical economy class service offered on short-haul flights is a simple snack and beverage service. There are often options to purchase meals on board, but only on ...
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