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Donuts as buns: it's been done. And while a nicely charred meat patty is pretty outstanding when pressed between Homer Simpson's favorite all-American snack food, there's another option that suits our Latin city even better.

What's that, you ask? A burger with a pastelitos on top and bottom. Yes, seriously. This sweet and savory mound of meat is available all month at Pincho Factory. Thanks to owner Nedal Ahmad and his tireless creativity, you can have two of your favorite edibles in one towering stack of meat, cheese and sweets.

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All photos by Arlyene Marie Ponce

Chef de Cuisine Matt Ratcliffe & JD's Brand Champ Michael J. Ring

BLT Steak in The Betsy Hotel hosted a Jack Daniels dinner in which each course was paired with a different Jack Daniels cocktail or whiskey. The four-course feast included an appetizer and cocktail hour. Who knew JD could stand up so well to fine dining?

While many of us might consider Jack a great guzzling whiskey, Brand Champion Michael J. Ring set out to show how their booze is completely underrated as a sipping brand.

BLT's Chef de Cuisine Matt Ratcliffe knocked out clever pairings while Ring discussed the methods and history behind each whiskey. The $100 a seat dinner was attended by 16 lucky ladies and gents.

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"As your mother tells you, and my mother certainly told me, it is important, she always used to say, always to try new things."

Tonight is the premiere of the much anticipated new television series, Hannibal, based on the "Hannibal the Cannibal" character from Thomas Harris' Red Dragon, Silence of the Lambs, and Hannibal novels.

In homage to the serial killer gourmand and his namesake television show, we bring you some Hannibal-inspired recipes culled from equally morbid blogs from around the world.

Don't expect 'double handburger and finger fries'. Unlike real life serial killer and cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer, Dr. Lecter has refined tastes, including a love of opera, Bach, and human sweetbreads.

The recipes on the show had to reflect Lecter's fine palate, so we thought we could be of help, but producers wouldn't return our calls begging for a consulting gig, instead hiring James Beard Award winner, chef José Andrés to consult on gourmet cannibal recipes.

If the dishes below whet your appetite, check out the The Cannibal's Cookbook: Recipes and Remedies for Human Sacrifice for further inspiration.

If wine pairings aren't your forte, don't fret. You can always follow Dr. Lecter's advice and go with a nice Chianti.

Bon appétit!

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Julie & Julia is on the list.

As movie fiends, we often find ourselves diving into film scripts.

Films usually compel us with their love stories, or their horror, but sometimes, it's the food that makes the movie a little (or a lot) more memorable.

So we've compiled a list of the 5 best food movies. Your favorite may or may not have made our list, but rest assured that you'll be Googling for recipes once we're through.

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Our soul sister blog, Riptide, recently described a guy who allegedly murdered a man and proceeded to consume his brain and eyeball. Hannibal Lecter would have at least added fava beans and a nice bottle of Chianti.

As a response, here's a list of eight things that would probably be better than tasting man brain.

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8. Ant eggs - because cottage cheese ain't weird enough
They're eaten in Mexico, typically in a taco, with guacamole and salsa, and have the consistency of cottage cheese. ¡Delicioso!
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The Hypocrite Burger at Fatburger combines a baffling blend of soy and bacon.

​Find yourself craving liquid candy, sky-high burgers, or bacon tofu combos? Restaurants cater to your most bizarre desires, even if their menus don't give it away.

According to couponsherpa.com, so-called "secret menus" may include every combination of ingredients a restaurant is able to make, like the off-menu nachos and quesadilla available at Chipotle. Sometimes there is a slew of items described on a website, like the 21 "secret" menu items posted on In-N-Out Burger's page.

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Gabriela Garcia

It just looks innocent.

​On a recent weekend in South Beach, two Russian tourists visited Lime Fresh Mexican Grill on 15th Street and Alton Road. They ordered burritos and tacos, scooped some of the house-made salsa labeled "very hot" into a plastic container, and sat outside in a shaded booth. A few minutes later, they called waiter Yamil Cabrera over to the table. "They told me: Listen, we tried your spiciest house-made sauce, and it's just not doing it for us," the server remembers. So Cabrera took rare action: He fished some Dave's Gourmet ghost pepper sauce from among the more than 40 bottles of hot sauces on display and handed it to the customers. "A few minutes later... I kid you not: They were crying, red, tears streaming down their faces," he recalls.

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Looks like Gary Busey found a second career.

​Wal-Mart, with the approval of First Lady Michelle Obama, recently announced it would introduce healthier foods. Store brands will eliminate trans fats and reduce sugar, artificial colors and sodium. This is a positive step.

What many people don't know is that Wal-Mart owns and operates over 4,000 stores in more than  15 different countries and that the foreign places stock their shelves with local goodies not found in the American stores. So while the Wal-Marts here in Miami are loaded with white bread, sugary cereals and canned stews, Beijing locations offer a totally different experience. Here are some food items at International Wal-Marts that you're not likely to find at your neighborhood store anytime soon:

 

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Easy elegance at the table with scallops and sweet corn

​A great dinner at Red Light (7700 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-757-7773) the other night of "crushed pepper seared sea scallops, roasted corn spoon bread and spicy orange drip" inspired this home-cooked riff.

Zesty lemon and lime-marinated sea scallops, giant and plump, meet rich, nutty sweet corn. It comes together fast and wows on the plate. A side of sauteed shallots with mixed wild mushrooms, like trumpet with their hearty, meaty stems, is a perfect accompaniment. The only part that can become time-consuming with this meal is sourcing incredibly fresh produce, for which you should go to the farmer's market. It's well worth it though!

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