I’ve been going to Vegas on an almost annual basis since I turned 21 back in 2010. I truly always have the best time in Sin City, from birthdays and pool parties to EDC music festivals and my very own bachelorette party where the photo above was taken, though that platter of overpriced chicken tenders …
Associazione Chianti | Black Sheep’s New Neighborhood Haunt for Soul-Satisfying Tuscan Fare in Hong Kong
The moment you walk into Associazione Chianti, you know exactly what you can expect from your meal here. You’re immediately greeted by a friendly “Buongiorno” from one of the staff manning the macelleria and salumeria counters, but the first thing that will truly hit your senses is the smell – the intoxicating smell of steaks being …
Raan Jay Fai – How to Score a Reservation at Bangkok’s Michelin-Starred, Netflix-Famous Street Food Restaurant
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 …
Best Menus for NYC Restaurant Week Summer 2019
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 …
What to Eat at Queens Night Market
The Philippines, Portugal, Ukraine, Singapore, and South Africa are just a handful of the countries that deliver the diverse and rich cuisine of the borough of Queens in New York City. And while the size of this borough would normally force you to travel for long periods on the 7 train or a bus to …
The Best Mac and Cheese in New York City
Mac and cheese is easily one of the best comfort foods ever – who doesn’t love carbs and creamy, gooey cheese? Fortunately, New York City has some great mac and cheese spots: some simple, some over-the-top, and all completely delicious and worth indulging in! Read more: Where to Eat in New York City International Wings …
7 Thanksgiving Specials to Gobble Up in NYC
If you find yourself in New York this November, there are quite a few treats to be thankful for. Here’s a round-up of the best spots to get Thanksgiving specials available this month. From turkey mac and cheese to Thanksgiving croissants, these restaurants will be a great addition to a seasonal feast. Mimi Cheng’s Mimi …
Ding’s Club Hong Kong | Refined Cantonese Fare from a Kung Fu Legend
Before dining at Ding’s Club, I had never actually heard of celebrity chef and Kung Fu Star Steve Lee Ka Ding. But seeing a cardboard cutout of the actor-turned-chef at the entrance of the restaurant let’s you know that he’s a pretty big deal. In fact, his first restaurant, Ding’s Kitchen, is so popular that …
Where to Eat in NYC | 38 Essential Restaurants, Pizza Places, Dessert Shops & More
I spent 10 of the best years of my life in New York, and have found a way to revisit 1-4 times every year for the past 7 years since relocating to Hong Kong. There’s something about walking down the street that fills you with a unique energy – a sense that you never know …
Yukinoshita Hong Kong | Thick and fluffy Japanese pancakes on a dessert-crazed street in Causeway Bay
Ooooooh she thicc. That’s the first thought you’ll have over these almost 4 cm thick atsuyaki thick-fried pancakes from Yukinoshita Hong Kong, an award-winning Japanese dessert shop with locations in Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo. It’s the first of its kind in Hong Kong, specializing in crispy edged, dense yet fluffy pancakes rather than the jiggly souffle pancakes …