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China Diaries: Cha's Restaurant in Shanghai
July 20, 2015
Cha's Restaurant specializes in the Hong Kong cha canting-style. Soy milks, sandwiches, instant noodles, braised seafood, fried rice plates, etc.
Packaging Whore: Kewpie Egg Royal Mayonnaise
July 16, 2015
To commemorate its 90th year, Kewpie released a limited edition mayo, named Tamago wo ajiwau mayonnaise, in a super cool jar.
China Diaries: Bullfrog Hot Pot
July 13, 2015
Frog is big in Shanghai. Frog dishes are on almost all menus. It's like the chicken of America. We ate bullfrog at Zhuwu Sichuan Restaurant.
Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar in Capitol Hill (Seattle)
July 9, 2015
We visit Capitol Hill for one of Seattle's best seafood joints for shrimp, oysters, salmon, and geoduck.
China Diaries: Discovering Speak Low Bar in Shanghai
July 6, 2015
As you may know, Google does not work in China. Savvy travelers would know to...
Happy Hour: Kumquat Liqueur
July 2, 2015
Turn sweet and sour kumquats into a delicious and refreshing liqueur with this easy, step-by-step recipe.
China Diaries: Feng Yu SJB
June 29, 2015
For years, I longingly listened to my grandma's stories of her golden years in Shanghai....
Go To Blind Pig Bistro NOW (Seattle)
June 25, 2015
When I received a list of places to eat in Seattle from one of our...
Hopkins Hive: Honey Extraction
June 22, 2015
Hallmark holidays don't really matter to me, but ever since my father passed away, I...
Yakitori Bunraku in Tokyo
June 18, 2015
A good friend of mine is in Tokyo right now and he wanted a shortlist...
Upcoming Event: Horiguchi Coffee Tasting
June 16, 2015
We are thrilled to host a complimentary coffee tasting this Saturday with Horiguchi Coffee, a...
China Diaries: Chongquing Laoma Tou Hotpot
June 15, 2015
When I was traveling with Washi in Chengdu last month, he was trying to fight...