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. …
Hong Kong Travel Guide – Top Things to Do, Best Time to Visit and How to Get There from the Airport
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 …
The Best Rooftop Bars in Hong Kong
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, …
Best Bars and Clubs in and around Lan Kwai Fong | Hong Kong Travel Guide
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 …
Abura Soba – Recreating my favorite spicy pork ramen from Tokyo
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 …
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 …
Pork, Shrimp & Mushroom Dumplings
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 …
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 …
Oahu’s Best Agricultural and Culinary Tours
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 …