Bonnie & Israel Are Simply the Best As we look back on an amazing week in the Republic of Georgia, we can't quite decide on just one “aha” moment. Was it meeting the local winemakers or hiking to a 14th-century monastery that seems to float above the snow-capped peaks of the Caucasuses? Or maybe it was the hands-on khachapuri bread making or the polyphonic vocal ensemble performed between courses? Of…

Nyesha Arrington is on a never-ending quest for that perfect bite, one that hugs the soul and stays with you long after it leaves the plate. This journey has taken her from her classic French training at the Art Institute of California in Los Angeles, to the iconic restaurants of Joël Robuchon in Las Vegas, to the sets of Top Chef, Knife Fight and Iron Chef America. She’s been a driving force in the…

NYESHA ARRINGTON Nyesha Arrington is on a never-ending quest for that perfect bite, one that hugs the soul and stays with you long after it leaves the plate. This journey has taken her from her classic French training at the Art Institute of California in Los Angeles, to the iconic restaurants of Joël Robuchon in Las Vegas, to the sets of Top Chef, Knife Fight and Iron Chef America. She’s been a driving force…

OPENING A RUSSIAN RESTAURANT IN THE USA ISN'T EXACTLY A CERTAIN HIT. WHY DID YOU?Bonnie: To tell my family's story. And also to share the food with people who wouldn’t be exposed to it. And because we’re crazy.Israel: I would have led with "crazy." This food isn't only under-represented, but it’s misrepresented. And so part of why we wanted to open Kachka was to preserve this food. And not just…

The Yucatán Is Simply The Best Yucatán embodies so much of what we at Modern Adventure value: natural bounty, cultural richness and centuries of traditions that showcase the heady mix that is modern Mexico. The food, the sights and sounds—and, of course, the people. As we look back on an amazing week in Yucatán with Mixtli's Diego Galicia and Rico Torres, there were so many unforgettable moments: connecting with local…

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