Author: Terry Chen

  • Food Travel: Scoring Restaurant Reservations

    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…

  • Lyon: Experiencing a Bouchon (Daniel et Denise)

    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…

  • SF: My Fav Lunch Spots in FiDi

    SF: My Fav Lunch Spots in FiDi

    SF’s Financial District comes alive when it’s lunch time. Hungry businessmen to tourists wander these streets looking for good food to eat. I’ve made my rounds to a number of different places (e.g. food trucks, stands, restaurants) in hopes to find food that is affordable, yet delicious, quick and filling. Finding these places is not…

  • Coachella Eats Review 2019

    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…

  • SF: My Guide to Liho Liho Yacht Club

    SF: My Guide to Liho Liho Yacht Club

    I often get the question, “I’ve heard of Liho Liho but never been there. Is it worth it to go to?” My answer is undeniably yes. It is totally worth getting a reservation there or trying to snag a seat at the bar. Note: If you want a table seat, go right when they open…

  • Hometown BBQ: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Meats in Red Hook

    Hometown BBQ: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Meats in Red Hook

    I took a hiatus from eating BBQ since I stuffed my face at a barbecue festival in Austin this past November (no regrets). Luckily my friends took me to Hometown BBQ in Red Hook, even though the rain and cold, to eat here. Now I finally understand why. Once I stepped into the bbq restaurant…

  • NYC Recap: My Top 5 Eats

    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…

  • SF Picks: Where to Take Your Out-of-Town Friend

    SF Picks: Where to Take Your Out-of-Town Friend

    Your friend is coming into town, and you’re wondering where to take them. Anxiety starts building. Your mind races, and starts going into panic mode. But what if they have a bad burrito…Okay, let me stop you right there. I got a list for you. It’s hard to think of places where food that can…

  • David Chang’s Podcast: It’s More Than You Think!

    David Chang’s Podcast: It’s More Than You Think!

    What does it take to open a restaurant? How does a successful and opinionated chef think about things? You can find it all in the latest new podcast by David Chang, the David Chang Show. If watching Ugly Delicious isn’t enough, listening to his thoughts on restaurants, culture and sports is pretty fascinating and personally…

  • Kikunoi (菊乃井): Wellspring of Deliciousness

    Kikunoi (菊乃井): 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…