21 stories
Ceviche and Secrets | Ceviche y Secretos
A Peruvian chef shares more than recipes with the woman who keeps coming back for her signature dish
Chtaura Kebab King | ملكة كباب شتورا
She runs the most famous kebab restaurant on the Beirut-Damascus road. He's the food critic who's never given five stars. At the crossroads of countries, they discover unexpected flavor. 'Inti el mashwi el kamil' (أنتِ المشوي الكامل).
Kingston Kitchen
Celebrity chef Yvonne's Kingston restaurant is booked for months, but when food critic Andrew arrives undercover, she recognizes him immediately—and cooks him a private meal he'll never review.
Nando's Naughty
Extra hot peri-peri leads to even hotter action with a thick waitress in the restaurant stockroom
Papusa Love | Amor de Pupusas
A Salvadoran pupusería becomes the setting for an unlikely love story between owner and customer
Tex-Mex Temptation | Tentación Tex-Mex
A food blogger's critical review of her family's restaurant leads to a confrontation that becomes something spicier
The Falafel King | ملك الفلافل
He runs the best falafel shop in Brooklyn. She's the food critic who comes to review it. One taste changes everything—including what they're hungry for.
The Lebanese Chef | الشيف اللبنانية
Her restaurant is Beirut's best-kept secret. He's the food writer who discovers it—and her. Between courses, they serve each other something unexpected.
Hassi Messaoud Heat
Souheila runs the only traditional restaurant in Hassi Messaoud's oil town. When petroleum geologist Viktor arrives on rotation, she feeds him meals that fuel more than work. 'El ta'am nar' (الطعم نار) - Food is fire.
לילות בנמל | Namal Nights
At Tel Aviv's old port, a restaurateur and a food critic engage in a battle of taste—and surrender to appetite.
Skikda Sardines
Warda cooks at a Skikda seafood restaurant. When food critic Ahmed arrives from Algiers, she serves him dishes that make him forget all his pretensions. 'El akl hob' (الأكل حب) - Food is love.
The Food Critic's Feast
Her reviews can make or break restaurants. When a chef survives her pen and captures her attention, she discovers some dishes can't be critiqued—only savored.
The Musakhan Maker
When Dina's restaurant struggles, a mysterious investor named Ibrahim offers help—but his terms extend far beyond business.
The Soul Food Spot
Mama Lou's Kitchen has the best fried chicken in Chicago. But when the new health inspector turns out to be her ex-husband's handsome son, the kitchen gets hotter than her cast iron skillet.
The Underground Restaurant
Chef Rania runs a secret supper club in Ramallah—until food critic Karim arrives uninvited and demands a taste of everything she's hiding.
Hull Heat
Fishmonger Obi has the freshest catch in Hull. When restaurant owner Faith needs supplies after hours, he delivers more than she ordered.
Mogadishu Beach Restaurant
She runs a restaurant on Lido Beach—a thick ebony widow serving hope to Mogadishu. When he comes writing about the city's revival, she offers her story. Some stories are told in private.
Ilford Inferno
Zara runs the hottest Caribbean restaurant in Ilford—both for her jerk chicken and her curves. When food critic Marcus gives her a bad review, she invites him back for a private tasting that changes everything.
London Brick Lane Restaurant
She runs a Somali restaurant on Brick Lane—a thick ebony widow competing with curry houses. When he discovers her hidden gem, he becomes her champion. Some meals are served upstairs.
Vancouver Halal Restaurant
She runs the only Somali restaurant in Vancouver—a thick ebony widow fighting for survival in a city that barely knows her cuisine. When he discovers her hidden gem, he becomes a regular. Some meals are served after closing.
The Family Business
She runs her father's restaurant in Shepherd's Bush while he's ill. He's the new manager she hired—Somali, capable, and way too attractive for the long hours they spend together. When the restaurant closes for the night, the real cooking begins.