There is a new restaurant opening up in NYC almost every week. The best time to try them is when they are just starting up, before they get too popular and too busy. I found this new Japanese restaurant, without the name up on the awnings just yet. It is called “Chochin” and is an […]
I visited this lovely eatery, Jon Doe on another event. I must say, this place has never even been on my radar, but I was so happy that I got to attend this event, for I have found another awesome spot in NYC! As they are a “Bar and Kitchen,” they have extensive drink menu, […]
I love Izakaya, and have been to a few of them in NYC and in Japan. The thing about Izakaya is that they are mostly open for dinner or late night. If they are open during lunch, they have regular lunch menu instead of Izakaya style menu, which is more like tapas, or small plates […]
I am always looking for a “hidden” restaurant in NYC (or anywhere for that matter). When I found this place, I was very excited to visit them. Their name, Sakagura means a sake warehouse, so they have over 200 kinds of sake there, which is very impressive. They are more of an Izakaya which I […]
I had an opportunity to attend an event held at Harlem Nights, and it was lots of fun. I don’t really venture out to that area, since it is not really easy to get to via subway, but I wanted to check out this new bar-lounge venue. I gotta say, it was pretty easy to […]
Downtown Boulder has good mount of dining options, and if you are looking for an upscale dining, you can find one inside St. Julien Hotel & Spa. It is a beautiful hotel as well, if you are looking for a fancy accommodation. As soon as we walked in, we were welcomed by a huge lobby […]
I am a fan of Starbucks beverage and food, but not a fan of their crowded space. So, when they opened an upscale shop called the “Reserve” where they offer specialty coffee line also named the Reserve in a not-so-crowded area in Chelsea, I was happy to go check it out. Even thought they have […]
I love desserts. That’s it. Can’t live without them. It is a curse bestowed upon me since I was a baby (or that is my excuse for eating them). When I heard about this unique donuts shop, said to be “NYC’s most creative doughnuts,” I had to go pay a visit. The “creative” part is […]
I have been lucky enough to have good amount of experience when it comes to international cuisine, both by traveling & living overseas, and trying out some restaurants that offers authentic international cuisine. But at the end of the day, my favorite is still Japanese food, hands down. When I heard of a unique ramen […]
One cuisine every town/city needs (in my opinion) is a good barbecue restaurant. Not just any BBQ, but a “good” or preferably “great” BBQ restaurant. It can be a challenge to find a spot that offers finger lickin’ good BBQ, but I have successfully found one in Worcester, MA. It is called Smokestack Urban Barbecue. […]