Street Food – Seoul – Myeongdong

There are three great places to eat in Korea – restaurants of course, street food, and in the food halls in the basement of large department stores. The last is my favorite and is truly food heaven. Another post on that later, but for now, this is what I ate in one of Seoul’s street […]

Sooni’s Store – What you will love about eating in Korea

If you are visiting Seoul for the first time, there is no doubt that one of the things you will want to do is visit the palaces. You will inevitably get hungry midday, and want to have lunch, which is how we discovered Sooni’s Store. I did not do much research on places to eat […]

Vegan Food with a Michelin Star – Balwoo Gongyang

Balwoo Gongyang is a vegan restaurant serving temple food in Seoul. Oh, and they have a Michelin Star. It was probably one of the most unique dining experiences I have had. Temple food is served in Buddhist temples in Korea. A lot of thought is put into where the ingredients come from. There are also […]

The best duck BBQ in Korea you may never find

One of the problems we had travelling in South Korea was the lack of detailed Google maps. Also, many places had no English signs. The subject of this post is one such place. Luckily, our driver/guide that day took us for lunch where we had the most incredible BBQ duck, but all I can give […]

Woorahman – Upscale BBQ Tasting Menu

One of the things you must eat in Korea is BBQ. Specifically, the Korean Hanwoo or Hanu beef. As a side note, one of the hard things about travelling in Korea is multiple ways to spell the same thing. I think it has to do with translation and pronunciation. Hanwoo beef is like the Wagyu […]

Dragon Phoenix – Chinese Bordeaux, Great Views, Good Food

On a recent stop over in Shanghai, I really wanted to try the top spots for Xiao Long Bao (XLB), but time did not permit, so I settled for the restaurant at the hotel I was staying at – Dragon Phoenix at the Fairmont Peace Hotel. This was my first time in mainland China and […]

Canyon Suites at the Phoenician – the definition of GOOD service…still smiling

We recently spent a night at the Canyon Suites at the Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona. To say I was blown away is an understatement. They should be the benchmark for service that all luxury resorts should strive for. The Canyon Suites is a hotel within a hotel. It is located in the grounds of the […]

Toca Madera – If you are looking for a good time…

Toca Madera originally opened in L.A., and has now opened in Scottsdale. The website describes itself as modern Mexican. If you are looking for a really good and fun night out, this is the place for you. The food is pretty good too, and the service was very good. Throughout the night, there will be […]

The Hudson – Decent Food in Sedona

People worry about various things when they travel. Is the destination safe, what is there to do, will I have trouble communicating with people?….and so on. I worry about food. Where to eat? Where to experience local flavors? My research prior to a recent trip to Sedona, Arizona, was not yielding anything promising. One place […]

Cheap Eats Boston – Underwhelming and Disappointing

Here is a review of the “cheap eats” we had in Boston. For the most part, just like the fine dining places, most places were disappointing. Don’t get me wrong, we had a great time in the city. Its beautiful. The architecture, the Charles River walk, the history, the universities, and everything else were excellent; […]