Category Archives: travels

tres | lilly’s taqueria, santa barbara

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

Asada – Adobada – Lengua

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starters | stonehill tavern, dana point

Posted on December 21, 2012 by

Canapés Shellfish My brother recently bought his first (way beyond starter) home in San Clemente, so I’ve been trekking down to South Orange County a lot more these days.  When he received the keys, we celebrated at Michael Mina’s Stonehill … Continue reading →

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gusto | eataly, nyc

Posted on September 27, 2012 by

I had to make a few visits to Eataly while in NYC.  I mean, I just couldn’t help myself.

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tuna auction | tsukiji fish market, tokyo, japan

Posted on September 26, 2012 by

Oh, I’m not done yet!  I still have a ton of pics from summer travels, so I’m going to keep posting as I go through my files (slowly but surely, I know).  One of the “must see” attractions at the … Continue reading →

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cruisin’ | governors island, nyc

Posted on September 22, 2012 by

Last Sunday, had a blast cruisin’ around Governors Island with my cousin & buds.

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tasting menu | torrisi italian specialties, nyc

Posted on September 17, 2012 by

Warm, freshly made mozzarella in DaVero olive oil Sweet corn fritelle, lime Grilled rice ball, baccala  Raw braciola Linguini & clams, tobasco Island duck maraschino Atlantic fluke francese Dessert of ricotta cannoli, peppermint truffles, tri-color, celery cookie, apricot cucidati Got … Continue reading →

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chicken sando | the nomad, nyc

Posted on September 15, 2012 by

Roast chicken sandwich at The NoMad Restaurant After a super fun (and super late!) night out with T, Mia and my favorite east coast cousins, Christine, Ed & Tony, all I wanted to do was stay in my PJs all … Continue reading →

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curry & coffee | efish, kyoto, japan

Posted on September 12, 2012 by

Three-slice BLT sando stack Bean & okra curry rice Post-meal coffee A pre-temple tour lunch at efish, a cool cafe located right on the Kamo River in Kyoto.  

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strollin’ | ueno park, tokyo, japan

Posted on September 6, 2012 by

One Sunday afternoon in Tokyo, I stumbled upon Ueno Park in Taito-ku and ended up having the most amusingly delightful day, frolicking about and playing spectator to all the characters and sights sprinkled throughout the spacious public park.  There was … Continue reading →

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anago | tamai, nihonbashi, tokyo

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

Anago set at Tamai in Nihonbashi, Tokyo.  Anago is saltwater eel, which is fluffier and more tender than unagi (freshwater eel).  What a treat!  Mmm…

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