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Here at Dine In we love to feast on down home comfort foods at our local neighborhood eatery as much as anyone else. Sometimes the occasion or mood calls for something different, something unique, and something your grandparents never would have imagined. We find ourselves reaching for the stars making variety and convenience the primary … Continue reading →

Tandoori cooking involves marinated meat of any kind, hinged on a skewer, and placed over intense heat in a vertical tandoor oven. The tandoor oven originated in the settlements of the Indus Valley civilization, and is the basis for traditional tandoori open fire cooking. Although the tandoor oven is commonly used in the cuisines of … Continue reading →

Many think the noodle originated in Italy and the Mediterranean region, but actually the noodle is of Asian ancestry. In 2005, a 4,000 year old bowl containing fossilized noodles was found in Shandong, China making it the earliest known instance of noodles in history. Noodles have been a staple food in all of Asia, Italy, … Continue reading →

The history of Pizza is complex, and dates back to ancient Greece where the Greeks covered bread with oils, oregano, and sheep milk cheese. Pizza spread all over the world and influenced various flatbread applications throughout the old world before finding a home in Italy. It is rumored that King Ferdinand of Sicily would disguise … Continue reading →

The falafel is a deep fried chickpea fritter, commonly served in a pita with pickled veggies, tahini (sesame paste), and assorted fresh veggies. Although often served as a sandwich, the falafel can be served without the pita as part of mezze which is a selection of small dishes often served in the Middle East. The … Continue reading →

Kiwi cuisine is the heart and soul of New Zealand’s rich food culture. Here at Dine In, we are always excited about introducing Kiwi cuisine to our international business partners when they come for a visit. Although many people outside of New Zealand are aware of menu items that appear on Italian and Chinese menus, … Continue reading →

The Ottoman Empire, whose hub was once modern day Turkey, once ruled a territory which spanned southeastern Europe, North Africa, and southwestern Asia from 1299-1923. Amongst various contributions to the world, the Ottomans left a vibrant and rich cuisine as part of their legacy. There is no doubt that Ottoman cuisine not only influenced modern … Continue reading →

No matter what your creed, color, or bank account size, good food is good food. One thing that the wealthy and powerful do not have is a monopoly on good taste. In fact, the often maligned peasant cuts of meat such as sweetbreads, tongue, and brain have surged into the limelight of fancy dining circles … Continue reading →

Fish and chips have been the consummate working class comfort food in Great Britain since the second half of the 19th century. Jewish businessman Joseph Malin opened up the first fish and chip shop in London, in 1860. Supposedly, Malin developed it as a hybrid between British chips and “Jewish style” fried fish. This food … Continue reading →

Here at Dine In we value every cuisine equally and try to bring both our vegetarian and non-vegetarian customers as many choices as possible. Vegetarianism has been growing in New Zealand and worldwide. Many people scoff at the idea of being vegetarian because they contend that they need some meat in their diet for both … Continue reading →