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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
A wedding is coming… in 5 months! While there’s still a good amount of time until the big day, Mike and I flew from Hong Kong back to New York City in October and wanted to use the visit to celebrate our upcoming wedding with our closest family and friends (on our 7 year anniversary, …
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 …
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