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Tokyo JUNKtion: Toraya (Roppongi Hills)
August 16, 2012
On the very special occasion that a visitor from Japan would bring Toraya to our...
2 Days in LA
August 1, 2012
Two weeks ago, I picked up Anders aka Mr. Skankynavia from LAX. It was a...
Forest Feast at the Farmer's Market
July 4, 2012
I love this time of the year when farmers markets set up during the evenings...
Great UM Noodletown: Shanghai Dumpling Shop (Millbrae)
June 27, 2012
After all this talk of fancy dining, 4-star service, Le Bernardin and the lack thereof,...
MOTO Restaurant Review: Le Bernardin: Disagreeing with 4 Stars
June 26, 2012
I recently became a permanent resident of this country, and to celebrate my newly acquired...
Tokyo JUNKtion: Matsunami Ramen
June 21, 2012
Matsunami Ramen was my first stop in Tokyo after a 9-day long trip of a...
Super Faminto: Juicy Booty at Bibi Suco (RIO)
June 14, 2012
CH and I have relocated to Rio for work (and personal pursuits) and finally, we...
Great UM Noodletown: Gombei's Chicken Udon
June 7, 2012
We all have those comfort dishes that are close to our heart, and transport us...
Great UM Noodletown: Ramen Parlor (San Mateo)
May 30, 2012
When it comes to matters of eating out, I am pretty inflexible. Since I will...
Slightly Peckish: Ministry of Crab (CMB)
May 29, 2012
Crab. Now who doesn't have a thing for crab? Sri Lanka is a tiny island...
Tokyo JUNKtion: The World Famous Awamori Wasabi-wari
May 24, 2012
I want Washio's Awamori Wasabi-wari to be world famous, so I've gone ahead and named...
Skankynavia: Brass Monkey (CPH)
May 23, 2012
A few months ago, I designed a ceramic mug shaped like a monkey's head, for...