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 …
Happy almost Thanksgiving! If you’ve read my post highlighting the Thanksgiving specials available in NYC, then you’ve seen Mimi Cheng’s November special Thanksgiving dumplings made with organic turkey, homemade stuffing and turkey gravy with fresh cranberry sauce. Since I’m spending this Thanksgiving in Hong Kong and sadly can’t get to Mimi Cheng’s, I wanted to …
It’s peanut butter NOODLE TIME! I love making these spicy peanut noodles with chili oil & fried garlic because they’re utterly delicious and SO easy to whip up using pantry ingredients (and yes, I’m here to convince you to make all of these ingredients standbys in your pantry if they aren’t already!). Using only 7 …
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 put New York City on steroids, but added 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. Whether you’re …
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 …
