June 29, 2010 9:05 am

Dish of the Day: Eggplant Baladi at Grill Bar in Jerusalem, Israel

A creamy dish that can be eaten with a fork or simply spread over pita, Eggplant Baladi is a delicious side to any Mediterranean meal. The texture was unexpected (so much creamier than I would have thought), but it was delicious all the same. I had a hard time trying to stop eating since the meal was seemingly endless. At Grill Bar in Jerusalem, when you order salad with your meal, it keeps on coming. Israeli salad is not traditional by American standards— it consists of mini-plates of different veggies and dips to mix. Once you finish up the glazed carrots or roasted peppers, the waiter comes with a fresh plate of each, along never-ending pita.

At Grill Bar, tourists and locals alike enjoy home-style cooked meats, kebabs, casseroles, salads and side dishes. Grill Bar boasts "Israeli simplicity combined with a high aesthetic level," and aims to embody the beautiful spirit of Jerusalem.

Grill Bar
Hasorag 1
Jerusalem, IL
026223761

Photo credit: Lindsay Rubin

— Written by Lindsay Rubin

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May 13, 2010 11:58 am

Product of the Day: Big Papi En Fuego Hot Sauce

Baseball is hotter than ever, and during "the" season, there's nothing dedicated fans love more than a good pre-game tailgate party. Next game day, kick things up a notch and add a little gourmet hot sauce to your BBQ fare, and if you're a Red Sox fan, we've got just the sauce for you:
Big Papi En Fuego Hot Sauce.

Created by Red Sox fan favorite David Ortiz, Big Papi En Fuego Hot Sauce is a primo example of why every food needs a little kick in it. It's made from a secret recipe that that includes fresh, natural ingredients (all stuff I could pronounce) such as habanera peppers and fresh lime. It'll make your tongue tingle and your senses go wild. As they say on the box "not just a hot sauce, it's a lifestyle!"

The levels vary, from "Off Seasons Hot Sauce" for the not-so-savvy, to "Grand Slam" for the bold and daring. Tip: Add this little bottle of fiery bliss to your Bloody Marys, chicken wings, chili or BBQed ribs, or even spice up breakfast or brunch with a dash in your egg whites.

Photo credit: bostonherald.com

— Written by Kaitlin A. Lipe

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