{"id":17614,"date":"2014-10-14T09:48:00","date_gmt":"2014-10-14T09:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/burma-lane-chef-john-mcleay-hosts-intrepids-first-burma-food-adventure\/"},"modified":"2014-10-14T09:48:00","modified_gmt":"2014-10-14T09:48:00","slug":"burma-lane-chef-john-mcleay-hosts-intrepids-first-burma-food-adventure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2014\/10\/burma-lane-chef-john-mcleay-hosts-intrepids-first-burma-food-adventure\/","title":{"rendered":"Burma Lane chef John McLeay hosts Intrepid\u2019s first Burma food adventure"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"unnamed<\/a>Renowned Burma Lane, Red Spice Road and Red Spice QV Executive Chef John McLeay will be uncovering the secrets of Burmese cuisine on Intrepid Travel\u2019s inaugural Real Food Adventure in Burma.<\/span><\/span>

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Not often regarded as a food destination like neighbouring countries Thailand and Vietnam, Burma is increasingly gaining recognition for its own unique cuisine and culinary traditions.<\/span><\/div>\n

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The 11-day Real Food Adventure \u2013 Burma will feature authentic food experiences that reflect the country\u2019s diverse food culture. John McLeay will accompany travellers on their first four days in Yangon before the trip heads north to explore the cultural centres of Pagan, Mandalay and Inle Lake.<\/span><\/div>\n

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\u201cJohn McLeay is an Australian restaurant icon and we are thrilled to have him on our very first special edition Food Adventure. John has travelled the lands of Burma, Cambodia, Thailand, China and Vietnam, learning the secrets of the region\u2019s delicious yet delicate balance of flavours. When it comes to navigating the hectic markets of Burma, there is no-one better than John,\u201d says James Thornton, Intrepid Travel Managing Director<\/span><\/div>\n

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\u201cSince their inception in 2013, Intrepid\u2019s Real Food Adventures \u2013 with their focus on \u2018grass roots\u2019 food travel \u2013 are now in more than 15 countries worldwide and have been incredibly popular. This new \u2018special edition\u2019 trip is a foodie\u2019s dream come true \u2013 what better way to delve deep into a country\u2019s cuisine than with a celebrated food expert.\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n

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\u201cNot many people know about Burmese food and how tasty it can be,\u201d says John McLeay. \u201cLearning about and tasting Burmese food right now is like getting the inside scoop on this cuisine as I believe within the next few years it will be incredibly hot. I\u2019m very excited to share a little-known cuisine with people and I can\u2019t wait to reveal some great restaurants and fun bars in Yangon.\u201d<\/span><\/div>\n

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Highlights of the Real Food Adventure \u2013 Burma include:<\/span><\/div>\n