Pasadena
The 50/50 burgers and the 50/50 pizza burger
The 50/50 burgers and the 50/50 pizza burger. Onion rings and Mac and cheese balls.
January 2018
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yet sunny during the day
Hot soup on a chilly January evening, yet sunny during the day
Hot soup on a chilly January evening, yet sunny during the day. Favorite soup on cold days. .kao
Arcadia San Gabriel Valley
Never get “hot” spicy level if you can’t take it
Never get “hot” spicy level if you can’t take it. Had the “Korean” hot pot at Was way too hot for me. Wifey had the “beef” hot pot but was fine with the “hot” level.
Lights and electricity at got to see the Tesla Coil in action at the observa...
Lights and electricity at got to see the Tesla Coil in action at the observatory
Pizza Night
Pizza Night . Had the Alla’nduja pizza, the magherita pizza, roasted heirloom cauliflower, Mussels & Clams, pork belly alla plancha and the Spaghetti Rustichella. The mussels & clams were memorable wi
in all its colors
Reflection of our trip to NYC, in all its colors
Reflection of our trip to NYC, in all its colors.
Too much ice cream
Too much ice cream. One of the most flavorful and tart strawberry ice cream!!
Instagram Post — January 14, 2018
Old school Shabu Shabu at the OG
Old school Shabu Shabu at the OG. Open for 27 years
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Instagram Post — January 10, 2018
The cronut from SOHO’s Yummy
The cronut from SOHO’s Yummy. We also got a canale, which was the best my wife ever had.
Last night in NYC
Last night in NYC. had the chicken & foie gras, lamb chop, and lobster
Saving the best for last
Saving the best for last. saw amazing art all the while getting lost. David Hockney’s exhibit was especially interesting with his different art phases, including his LA images. Saw ancient Egyptian ar
The Cuban sandwich Also consumed Mexican Corn and Chicken Noodle Soup
The Cuban sandwich Also consumed Mexican Corn and Chicken Noodle Soup. Voted best Cuban Sandwich in NYC. Might be the best one I’ve ever had. Yes, I heard there better ones in Miami.
I can’t believe how cold it is in NYC
I can’t believe how cold it is in NYC. This is the fourth ramen shop we’ve tried. I had the Triple Pork Triple Garlic Mazemen and wifey had the spicy red chili ramen. We started with the Japanese Frie
Iconic photo of the Manhattan Bridge from DUMBO Brooklyn
Iconic photo of the Manhattan Bridge from DUMBO Brooklyn. If you look closely, you can see the Empire State Building in the crotch.
Pizza near the Manhattan Bridge near DUMBO
Pizza near the Manhattan Bridge near DUMBO. We paid over $2 a slice. “Never pay more than a buck”.
Views from the Top of the Rock We got lucky and arrived when the crowds were...
Views from the Top of the Rock We got lucky and arrived when the crowds were small and stayed until a little after sunset. Check out my time lapse video.
Sculptures TIL a lot about the most well know Japanese American Sculpture
Sculptures TIL a lot about the most well know Japanese American Sculpture. He volunteered to be interned during WWII. Amazing museum about an amazing man.
Yet another hot bowl of ramen noodle soup at in Brooklyn
Yet another hot bowl of ramen noodle soup at in Brooklyn. Also had the boneless chicken, fried chicken wings, and a spinach salad. The boneless chicken was better than the chicken wings. The spinach s
Shanghai
Jian Bing 煎餅 at Shanghai Street Food
Jian Bing 煎餅 at Shanghai Street Food. Very close to what we had in Shanghai, except for the USD 13 price and the added smoked bacon. When. I saw bacon, I had to try it.
On this Snow day we braved the unexpected lines at the American Natural Histo...
On this Snow day we braved the unexpected lines at the American Natural History Museum. Had a great tour with Art. Saw big dinosaur fossils, model whales, and other animals and prehistoric items.
Koreatown
Seolleongtang at Gammeeok, in NYC Koreatown
Seolleongtang at Gammeeok, in NYC Koreatown. Korean Tang’s are the best for a cold winter night. We also had the spicy oxtail soup (Sogogi Gukbap) and kimchi pancake (Jeon). Unfortunately the seolleon
Afternoon tea at Balthazar
Afternoon tea at Balthazar. Pomme Frites, Profiteoles, and a bottle of Aval Cider.
Holidays at the Rockefeller Center
Holidays at the Rockefeller Center. We also saw a successful marriage proposal on the ice. Heard a nice show a Saks Fifth Avenue Department Store. And saw a replica at the LEGO store.
and a couple of pork buns
Lunch we had the momofuku ramen, spicy hozon ramen, and a couple of pork buns
Lunch we had the momofuku ramen, spicy hozon ramen, and a couple of pork buns. I liked the pork belly with the shredded pork shoulder in my ramen. My wife liked the fried chickpeas in the hozon. We bo
and Spicy Chicken Noodles
Rou Jia Mou, Spicy Lamb Noodles, and Spicy Chicken Noodles
Rou Jia Mou, Spicy Lamb Noodles, and Spicy Chicken Noodles. Too bad they were out of the cold noodles 涼皮. No soup, but quite saucy. The rou jia mou, the Chinese Burger was nice and moist (肥). Next tim
on our way home to Br...
Stumbled across Bryant Park, with loads of ice skaters, on our way home to Br...
Stumbled across Bryant Park, with loads of ice skaters, on our way home to Brooklyn. Thought about getting some skates to show off some old skills, but decided to rest my feet. Saw the Empire State Bu
Views of Lady Liberty on the Staten Island Ferry
Views of Lady Liberty on the Staten Island Ferry.
An afternoon Saw works from there is an excellent exhibit featuring work...
An afternoon Saw works from there is an excellent exhibit featuring works from China after 1989.
Finally
Finally. Got a couple of franks from I had the cheese & onions and a sauerkraut. Yummy. The dogs had a good snap. Also had a virgin pina colada
Harlem Fried Chicken at Sylvia’s Restaurant
Harlem Fried Chicken at Sylvia’s Restaurant. Also had some bbq ribs, but was unfortunately dry - seems liked it was sitting under a heat lamp for awhile. The fried chicken was awesome - tender and fla
The Cadillac Burger Legend has it Nat King Cole named the bacon burger the ...
The Cadillac Burger Legend has it Nat King Cole named the bacon burger the “Cadillac of Burgers” at PJ Clarkes. Opened in 1884, they are known for their raw seafood bar and burgers. Tonight we had the