L’ Avant Comptoir, Paris
(Sorry, folks, for NYC and London blog interruption! This is a quick post for the “family” who’s on the way to Paris). The easiest is the tastiest.. L’Avant Comptoir is a hole-in-the-wall “tapas” bar...
View ArticleSoho Lunch to Walk – Pizza Pilgrims, Bahn Mi 11, Yoobi + Golden Gate Cake Shop
PIZZA PILGRIMS Rating: 3.5/5 Three boys with a piping hot hole-in-a-truck available all-day on Berwick Street. They did not happen to be “models” (or pimps) but a fine purveyor of Neapolitan pizza...
View ArticleMEATmarket: London’s Institution Burgers Arrive at Tourist-land
MEAT in a touristy market.. MEATmarket – the newborn sibling of London’s famed #Meateasy and MEATliquor – is where one can enjoy a very clatteringly touristy view from the Deck of Jubilee Hall Market...
View Article41° Experience, Barcelona
41° Experience There is so much brilliance I can recall about this meal, but I have decided not to put all into writing. Lazy blogger, no. Necessity, yes. The “elements of surprise” are crucial,...
View ArticleBurnt Enz + Rita’s Dining: The Cool New Breed(s) of East London Pop Up
East.. of London East London is home to many cool people and happenings. In Elizabethan England actor-entrepreneur James Burbage found success in The Theatre (before dismantling it and moving on to...
View ArticleLondon Round Up: The Brixton
Where else in London can you find a display of salmon-fed shark and big cardboard boxes where dwell gigantic and still creeping snails. Or? Many shelves of stamina conquering root tonic!?? IT IS...
View ArticleLondon Round Up: The Burgers
*TASTE DISCLAIMER* I have a preference for clean-tasting, not so greasy burgers and used to be on the hunt for them. But, ever since the arrival of much trusted Burgerac and Burgerapp! I just eat...
View ArticleNaamyaa Cafe: Urban Thai Treats in North London
Enter the new chain.. Collaboration usually brings about awesomeness and when I heard of highly acclaimed restaurateur Alan Yau’s recent partnering with internationally lauded Thai chef David Thompson...
View ArticleBalthazar Bakery: NYC Haunt Finds Home in Covent Garden
New kid on the block.. The ever popular Balthazar brasserie has been THE place-to-be of New York City and recently emulated its uber-glam vibe to Covent Garden occupying the Flower Cellars, the corner...
View ArticleThe *New* Chinese Round Up: Bao London + Yum Bun + A Wong
BAO LONDON RATING: 4/5 Bao London stands for the new breed of quality “street food” in London, serving up “xiao chi” (小吃), traditional Chinese street snacks found at market stalls. The fare here is...
View ArticleCity Caphe + Sho Foo Doh (at Pacific Social Club) = My Fave Asians!!
Two of my most favourite Asians <3 <3 <3 City bound.. City Caphe on Ironmonger Lane seems just another Vietnamese takeaway shop, and I was once fooled by its recyclable crockery and a menu...
View ArticleFive Guys + Shake Shack UK
Best burgers in Covent Garden? Five Guys Rating 2/5 Originating from DC, Five Guys is known for its history of offering freshly made burgers with hand-molded patties and hand-cut fries. That’s the...
View ArticleAndy Oliver & Thai Grill @ Bar Story
Andy Oliver Andy Oliver is a chef with a substantive skill set and no PR boost. He was a semi-finalist of Masterchef when the show was far less a self-promoting bypass to UK restaurant industry. He...
View ArticleNoryangjin Fish & Seafood Market 노량진수산시장
What I say: Noryangjin Seafood Market is the “Tsukiji” of Seoul, South Korea, and a great attraction if.. well.. you are into fish. There are many endless rows of fish and shellfish. Some are live;...
View ArticlePlusixfive Singaporean Supper Club
How much do you know about Singapore? Me.. not an awful lot. I transit there. I buy stuff from its airport during transit. I eat at, well, at its Starbucks. So, when it comes to proper Singaporean...
View ArticleThe Hannover Weihnachtsmarkt(s)
What We Say: Happy Christmas. IF you want a German Christmas market experience of your life – let me be blunt – Hannover is not it. Though the history of the city dated back prior to the Holy Roman...
View Article41° Experience, Barcelona
41° Experience There is so much brilliance I can recall about this meal, but I have decided not to put all into writing. Lazy blogger, no. Necessity, yes. The “elements of surprise” are crucial,...
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