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– “Eat The World”

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From Around the World

Toyo smoking and roasting tuna, Izakaya Toyo, Osaka, Japan

Roppongi Hills Towers lit at night, Tokyo, Japan

80 +

Articles Published

2002

Travelling Japan SInce

50,000 +

Photos Taken

2005

Travelling Singapore Since

13 +

Years Juding Restaurants

2014

Travelling Korea SInce

15 +

Countries Travelled

1988

Travelling Hong Kong Since

500 +

Restaurants Dined In

1992

Travelling Europe Since

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About Me

Gabriel Hall is a traveler, writer, and photographer who has spent the last 30 years trotting around the world eating and drinking.

His knowledge of food, techniques, and culinary history has given him unique insight during his travels and interactions with local chefs and restaurants. His knowledge allows him to effectively serve on multiple culinary consultation and juding panels around North America.

These days, Gabriel is based in Western Canada but spends a signifigant portion of his time traveling around Japan, Korea, and Singapore.

“To know good food, you have to know bad food.”

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Popped into @satsukicalgary last week for a lovely little catch up with my dear sister from another mister @jess_thereisno_ica. Thanks @chef.sakemaymay528 for the hospitality!

Congrats to the Japan Series champs @hanshintigers_official

We also were able to fit in a quick stop by @husknashville since it was a few blocks from our hotel. A very different feel from its sister restaurant Audrey. Straightforward southern dishes with a twist. I can see why there are a lot of regular locals here.

Last night at @the_catbirdseat in #bna #nashville was a definite treat. This small 22-seat exclusive carefully curates an inspired meal in full view of each diner. A few exceptionally surprising dishes which really condensed flavours into unexpected formats and hidden corners. The staff was on-point backed up by the food and an eclectic music selection from the 90’s.

Took a drive around the #tennessee countryside yesterday to visit @unclenearest and @georgedickel. Some fascinating history around these places - Nearest Green actually taught Jack Daniel how to make whiskey; Nearest was the first African American master distiller; he perfected the Lincoln Country Process; his fifth generation descendant Victoria Eady Butler, is the current master distiller and has won multiple awards in the short time they have been open; and many other stories on the creation of the Nearest Green Foundation.

A ltitle side trip to the @lanemuseum with a number of quirky, one-off classic, and historically signifigant cars. @dougdemuro approved and a lot of fun for car people.

If last night was about simplicity, tonight’s dinner at @bastionnashville was the polar contrast with vivid imagination and complex flavours. The team moved with quiet discipline and precision as they executed each course for the 10 seat bar and the handful of tables behind us.

So everyone who gave me recommendations for #BNA #Nashville always mentioned @rolfanddaughters as a “cannot miss” experience. The cozy and unassuming room along with the straightforward menu undersells the actual approach to delivering exceptionally well executed dishes under the “less-is-more” ethos. This ethos extends to the bar with perfectly balanced drinks, curated ice, and knowledgeable staff. Rolf & Daughters is truly deserving as one of the most disciplined restaurants in recent memory.

My first stop in #BNA Nashville, and my first real introduction to Southern cuisine was at @hseanbrock @audreynashville - an hommage to his grandmother.