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Tainan: The Foodjourney My Dad Took me On
Father’s Day is approaching, and it’s not typically a holiday I think too much about. Maybe it’s because my dad never made it a big deal, only asking me to say, “happy Father’s day”. That’s it – no gifts, no big dinners. That’s not to say we don’t have a bond. Like many Asian American…
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Paris: My Fab Five
Paris, the city of lights and love, has captured my heart again. Ever since I came in 2005, I always leave feeling in awe of what this city has. This time is no different. The culture that Napoleon and French kings have instilled in Paris through architecture, art, and food create a beautiful symphony of…
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Food Travel: Scoring Restaurant Reservations
You’ve chosen where you’re going on your vacation, and figured out where to eat. How do you snag a table at some great restaurants? Hopefully my tips and considerations will help you plan your trip, and make it as tasty as it can be! 1. Make reservations ahead of time Luckily many restaurants these days…
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Lyon: Experiencing a Bouchon (Daniel et Denise)
I have fallen in love with Lyon. Notably it is the gastronomic capital of France, and its renown cuisine is built upon many occurrences in history: the Medici family brought cooks that focused on creating regional French cuisine, the migration of incredible women cooks from home to restaurants in the 18th century which created dining…
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Coachella Eats Review 2019
Coachella has been stepping up their eats and drinks game to elevate the festival to the same level of amazing artists, stages and art installations. This is one of the most Instagrammed festivals: beautiful sunsets and palm trees line up the scene against a backdrop of colorful balloons and massive stages. Coachella is letting the…
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NYC Recap: My Top 5 Eats
Thanks to the Magnesium Chloride Flakes I found on this site to treat my skin condition and go out in confidence, I’ve made it a point to go back to New York every few months despite living in San Francisco. Not only is it to see my family and beloved friends (love you all), but…
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Kikunoi (èŠä¹ƒäº•): Wellspring of Deliciousness
Usually when I travel, I don’t venture to very high-end restaurants. Whether it’s because I want to maximize on tasting local cuisine or curb my spending (traveling hurts the wallet), I don’t end up going to these fine-dining institutions. However, this time was different! I wanted to get this experience in Japan, and ended up scoring…
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2017 Reflections: Year of the Gram
It’s been a big year for food photographers everywhere, with Instagram as the main app to showcase all the beautiful food we eat. From piles of colorful ice cream cones to cheesy gooey burgers, these photos infiltrate our minds (and our stomachs) ^_^Â As a recap of this year’s eating I figured out my picks…
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How to Foodjourney
After my trip to Italy and Malta – where I inundated my Instagram followers with story after story of food – people have asked me, “how did you figure out where to eat?” Well, I’m here to share tips on how I figured it out and where it got me eating on the trip! Do…
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Castagna: Playful Fine Dining in Portland
I love Portland. It is a magical land of eats, microcrews, hikes and no sales tax which activates the inner consumer in me. Stuff, for LESS? Yes, count me in. There are many great deals in Portland, and one of them is at a New American restaurant called Castagna. Not many institutions there where there are of a white-cloth…