You know in TV shows and movies where a knight is about to go into battle, so their squire helps them get into their armor? Now imagine that, except instead of a knight you’re watching a 74 year old Thai woman donning large protective goggles and bright red lipstick, arms extended as a staff member …
If you combined the skyscrapers and hustle of New York City with Hawaii‘s hiking and beaches and threw it off southern China, you would get Hong Kong. I’ve grown to truly love this vibrant city over the past 7 years living here, and highly recommend visiting its unique mix of dining, culture, nightlife, and nature. …
If you put New York City on steroids, added Hawaii’s hiking and beaches, and threw it off southern China, you would get Hong Kong. I’ve grown to love this vibrant city over the past 7 years living here, and while it certainly has its flaws, it’s definitely worth a visit for its unique mix of …
Hong Kong has the most skyscrapers in the world, so I’ve done the hard work and drank on the top of lots of those buildings to find the best rooftops bars in Hong Kong. While many charge a premium for being able to take in those epic views or to see the Symphony of Lights, …
If you like to drink, you’re in the right place. Hong Kong boasts one of the most unique nightlife cultures thanks to 2 key factors: On the weekends, the 4 streets that create this square are actually closed to traffic, so since you can drink on the street, you’ll find that all of the bars …
If you’ve been following me for a while, then you know my love for abura soba, a lesser-known brothless ramen that originated in Tokyo, Japan. While the translated name “oil noodles” isn’t the most appealing, these addictive spicy pork noodles finished with chili oil and an acidic punch of rice wine vinegar quickly became my most …
NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2019 (or really, month) is back July 22-August 16. If you’ve been following me from the start, then you’ve probably read my Restaurant Week guides of years past and don’t need an introduction to this bi-annual promotion. You may even recall when I completed a challenge to eat as many NYCRW …
Dumplings are my second favorite food behind pizza. There’s something about that perfect ratio of juicy filling, chewy wrapper, crispy bottom, and addictive sauce packed in a little bundle of joy that just makes me want to eat as many of them as physically possible in one sitting. While there are a lot of great …
Driving through the iconic ridged mountains of Jurassic Valley, it’s impossible not to appreciate the unspoiled beauty of some parts of Oahu. But it’s also just as easy to dine around the resort areas of Waikiki and forget that almost everything you’re eating didn’t come from this beautiful land. Agricultural tourism is here to change …
Ever wanted to pretend like you live in Manhattan? Or are you in the city for a long work trip? Or perhaps you’re simply a New Yorker stuck in a tiny apartment who wants to experience a night or two outside of cramped quarters? For any of these cases, the Q&A Hotel may be perfect …
