The sweet flavor profile is one of the most desirable and pleasurable flavor profiles many people love to indulge in. Sweet can come from foods naturally such as apples having sugar properties or can be added in foods such as cakes, candy, and ice cream.
Food containing table salt is mainly what we taste as salty. The chemical basis of this taste is salt crystal, which consists of sodium and chloride. Mineral salts like the salts of potassium or magnesium can also cause a sensation of saltiness.
Another flavor is bitterness. Bitterness is going to have more of a pungent taste many scientists believe was an evolutionary feature where it was necessary to taste poisonous plants or food that could be harmful to humans. The type of foods that hold a bitter flavor are foods like citrus peel, cruciferous vegetables (kale, broccoli, brussel sprouts, etc.), and cranberries.
The taste of sour is one of the more interactive flavor profiles people run into. Typically, when a person comes across something sour it causes your mouth to pucker and salivate. It is primarily the result of acids such as citric acid, lactic acid, malic acid, oxalic acid, and ascorbic acid in our foods. Foods that have sourness to them are lemons, grapes, sauerkraut, and buttermilk.
Umami is the fifth profile of taste many people do not know about still. It was talked about by Japanese scientists in the early 1900’s it did not finally get recognized until early 2000’s. This flavor profile can be said to be more of a savory taste that can be grouped into the salty profile but can stand alone. Umami can be found in more of the Asian cuisines because chemically it is glutamate which many Asian cuisines use.
Lastly one of the more daring flavor profiles is spicy. It can bring an intense sensation for a short period of time or last for awhile. Spice can really bring out the flavor in cuisines. Some people can handle more spice than others so take that into account when diving into certain types of foods or adding sauces to your meals. Some spices include: peppers, garlic, cumin, and paprika.
Located on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, CA is a world-famous comedy showcase. On a nightly basis you can find some of the world’s best comedians performing small sets to practice their material for when they go on the road. Guests are treated to seeing lineups of the best comedians perform, which makes it iconic. Another special part of this club is that any given night a comedian could show up wanting to practice a set and is inserted in the lineup. An example is Dave Chappelle sometimes pops in unannounced to put is some work.
One of the most famous venues in the world is the Staples Center, home of the Los Angeles Lakers. Staples Center was opened in 1999. It is a multi-use arean that also hosts the Clippers and Kings hockey team. Furthermore, the Staples Center host numerous big name artists for concerts and holds other events. The Staples Center has numerous elements outside the arena that are a draw to fans such as statues of legendary sports figures like: Shaq, Magic Johnson, Wayne Gretzky, and Chick Hearn. Across the way from Staples is the Nokia Center which many Staples Center goers go to before and/or after the game.
Another world-renowned venue in New York City is Carnegie Hall which holds concerts for classical and popular music. Classical music is the main draw to Carnegie which is was originally built for by Andrew Carnegie to house the New York Philharmonic Society. The Carnegie Hall was built in 1891 making it one of the oldest concert halls in America. One of the main draws of Carnegie hall is how the building was constructed to amplify acoustics from the instruments, which during one renovation was rumored to have changed due to an extra slab of concrete being put in.
This venue located in New York City is one of the most famous arena’s in the world. Originally opened in 1968 making it currently the oldest building an NBA and NHL team plays in. The New York Knicks call MSG home and partly because of the arena’s popularity has the Knicks as the most valued team worth at 4 billion dollars. Madison Square Garden is not only for sports as it will host concerts, political conventions, and even Broadway shows.
Located in Chicago it is one of the oldest ball parks around in the Major League Baseball system. Wrigley opened in 1914 and has an iconic outfield brick wall lined with ivy. There have been many renovations over the years, but Wrigley has maintained the old school look while using newer technology to supplement it. Many avid baseball fans consider this one of the must go-to ballparks in your lifetime. One of the most iconic moments in baseball happened at Wrigley, Babe Ruth’s famous call where he pointed where he was going to hit a home run out to.
Located in Las Vegas the MGM hotel has built inside an arena to hold a plethora of events. One of the biggest draws to the arena is Boxing and Las Vegas shows such as the Blue Man group. Although the arena hosts many top sporting events it only holds 17,000 so seating is limited making prices for these event get pretty expensive. Up until the T-Mobile arena opened up MGM arena was the only arena in the Las Vegas area.