Steve Dolinsky

The interior of Andres Carne de Res

Bombastic decor. A 72-page menu. But it's the food that draws people to this restaurant in Bogota.

It's all about choice and serving the best Colombian food at this restaurant. But the decor? "It’s sort of like the House of Blues meets Disneyland meets Monty Python."

Bombastic decor. A 72-page menu. But it's the food that draws people to this restaurant in Bogota.
bandeja paisa

This delicious high-calorie Colombian dish should come with a warning label

This delicious high-calorie Colombian dish should come with a warning label
Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwich from Ba Le restaurant in Dorchester, MA.

Come along on a tasting tour of some of Boston's best international cuisine

Come along on a tasting tour of some of Boston's best international cuisine
Cuy (guinea pig) with yucca cream at Maido, a restaurant in Lima, Peru

Immigration fuels a hot Asian fusion food scene in Lima

Immigration fuels a hot Asian fusion food scene in Lima
The lobster rolls at The Clam Digger, a restaurant in New Brunswick, Canada

A tidier, more polite lobster roll ... courtesy of Canada

A tidier, more polite lobster roll ... courtesy of Canada
The World

Music heard on the air for August 29, 2014

These are the tunes played between segments on The World for Friday, August 29, 2104

Music heard on the air for August 29, 2014
Bacon wrapped with naan bread at Dishoom cafe in London

Indian food in London goes upscale and creative — naan, bacon and chili tomato jam anyone?

Food writer Steve Dolinsky is just back from London, where he has been sampling some seriously upscale Indian food. Gone is the $7.95 all-you-can-eat buffet. The British capital now has more than half a dozen Indian places with coveted Michelin stars. Bacon wrapped with naan. Need we say more?

Indian food in London goes upscale and creative — naan, bacon and chili tomato jam anyone?

‘Give me cheese curds and give me gravy.’ This festival in Canada is devoted to poutine

Over 100 restaurants in four Canadian cities brought out their best poutine dishes for a week-long celebration of Canada's favorite dish. Steve Dolinsky visits one establishment, with over 28 types of poutine on the menu.

‘Give me cheese curds and give me gravy.’ This festival in Canada is devoted to poutine

A Nobel Peace Prize for legalizing marijuana — why not?

Uruguay made waves when it legalized the possession, consumption and manufacturing of marijuana. Now, the president has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize. A 12-year-old discovers a new species of giant jellyfish. And just what would it take for New York City to host a winter Olympics? All that and more, in today's Global Scan.

A Nobel Peace Prize for legalizing marijuana — why not?

There's a street in Tokyo where the sushi is amazing, except you can't eat it

Food writer Steve Dolinsky explores the epicenter of the world's fake food on Kappabashi Street in Tokyo, Japan.

There's a street in Tokyo where the sushi is amazing, except you can't eat it

Sampling the 'Cubano' Sandwich in Little Havana

Reporter Steve Dolinsky samples the best Cuban sandwich in "Little Havana," Florida and gives his recommendations.

Sampling the 'Cubano' Sandwich in Little Havana
Montreal Smoked Meat

Home of 'Best' Smoked Meat Sandwich

For the Geo Quiz, we are looking for a Canadian city that is home to some of the world's best smoked-meat sandwiches.

Home of 'Best' Smoked Meat Sandwich