Debra Simon

Passport to Flavor Asian recipe roundup You can savor the flavors of awesome restaurants serving up Asian fare in every corner of the Triangle. Korean barbecue, Japanese sushi, Chinese noodle dishes or yummy eats from another country may inspire you to try your hand at the cuisine in your own kitchen. Here are recipes from five books that’ll provide a smooth entrée into the world of Asian cookery.

Boasting 70 miles of craggy coastline on the Pacific Ocean, San Diego is overflowing with arts, eats, culture, nature, good food and great vibes. The Southern California boom town has something for everyone from mountains to beaches, theme parks to golf courses, museums to zoos. San Diego encompasses 70 miles of Pacific coastline. Home to 1.4 million people, a magnet for the military and retirees, San Diego is the eighth largest municipality in the United States.

When you’ve had the best 10 days of meals in your life on board a Viking cruise ship (see Smooth Sailing, June 2025), what do you do? Get the recipes! Here are some of the dishes it was our considerable pleasure to consume.