Malia Yoshioka is a freelance Food & Travel Writer and ESL Tutor from Hawaii. She's slowly eating her way around the world, 43 countries and counting so far! Get behind the scenes news, travel tips and the best food stories from around the web in her weekly Savor the Journey newsletter.
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Stillness, Stewardship, and Something to Savor 🍃
Published 2 months ago • 4 min read
😎 Hello from the edge of Sequoia,
Earlier this week we celebrated Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which reminded me that I’d mentioned Owamni in last week’s email but never shared the details. The modern Indigenous restaurant in Minneapolis, founded by Chef Sean Sherman, ended up being one of the most memorable meals of my travels.
My Instagram post (also on Facebook) about the experience seems to have struck a chord with people and has more than 32,000 views to date since the chef shared it too! If you’re curious, I highly recommend Sean Sherman’s TED Talk on reclaiming and celebrating Indigenous foodways.
It almost doesn't look real! But this was Tunnel View last Saturday, October 11.
Across the country, the effects of the shutdown have rippled through other communities too. In Washington DC, Jose Andres' restaurants have been serving free meals to affected workers, and on Maui, the Maui Fresh Streatery truck has brought back a pay-it-forward initiative to support local families. It’s a powerful reminder that food continues to connect and sustain us, even in uncertain times.
Let's hope the shutdown ends soon. 🙏
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Helping hands in western Alaska
My friend (and proud Alaskan) Valerie of Valerie & Valise shared a way to help western Alaska communities after the recent Typhoon Halong caused flooding and swept away homes. World Central Kitchen has also been on the ground, delivering food with their partners by ATV.
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The New York Times recently featured “Napa on the Aegean” with Turkiye’s Urla wine region is getting international attention. Also, expert Andrea Lemieux was quoted in the piece and has just released the 2nd edition of her The Essential Guide to Turkish Wine!
Hawaii Food & Wine Festival kicks off with events in the Big Island this weekend. There’s also an online auction with tons of great items, many with no bids yet! Proceeds benefit culinary and agricultural programs throughout Hawaii.
After a few months break, our Savor the Journey Facebook Group is back! 🥳 Get a daily dose of travel and food stories and engage with like-minded travelers. Feel free to ask in the group for foodie recommendations for your upcoming travels!
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Culinary Backstreets has 15% off all their tours through the end of the year with code CBCHEER25. Their tours are limited to 6 people max to really get a personal experience, and they are always so well planned! Read about my experience in Istanbul below.
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Malia Yoshioka is a freelance Food & Travel Writer and ESL Tutor from Hawaii. She's slowly eating her way around the world, 43 countries and counting so far! Get behind the scenes news, travel tips and the best food stories from around the web in her weekly Savor the Journey newsletter.
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