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Pizza at
Pizza at .pizza.us - Korean style. Bulgogi pizza with beef. Also had the cheeseburger pizza with pickles. Only grip is we wished there was more meat on the pizza. Their condensed milk bread was unexpe
2024
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Guerrilla Tacos with carne asada taco and potato and cheese taquito
Guerrilla Tacos with carne asada taco and potato and cheese taquito. Also had the posole and oysters!!! Everything was great. Every bite’s purpose was to satisfy cravings was met. Love this place, but
After watching these guys on TikTok almost every morning I knew I had to stop...
After watching these guys on TikTok almost every morning I knew I had to stop by a grab a burrito. This morning I took a screenshot of their TikTok feed and decided to ride a line scooter to snag one.
November 7 posts
Lobster roll and halibut sandwich at Sally’s in San Diego
Lobster roll and halibut sandwich at Sally’s in San Diego. Pretty good lobster roll. And the halibut sandwich was ginormous. Was in San Diego for the day for a conference. . . .
Brunch at Westwood’s Egg Tuck
Brunch at Westwood’s Egg Tuck. This local chain of breakfast sandwiches and burritos makes solid eggy handhelds. Within the yolk colored walls they focus on just a few menu items. Of course I had to g
Was hungry
Was hungry . . . So we planned to trip to have barbecue at APL in Venice. They opened at 12:30ish (really at 12:45) and we decided to get there early. So. . . We arrived and got Nightclub-inthefront-b
Hollywood
Checking out my friends band at the iconic Troubador in West Hollywood
Checking out my friends band at the iconic Troubador in West Hollywood. My friends daughter is a talented bass player. Nice solo and great show. I like watching live music at small venues - best way t
At the Rams game for Monday Night Football
At the Rams game for Monday Night Football. Enjoying a the Rams taking on the Dolphins and wondering why I traded away Tyreek Hill - he did ok - only 2 catches, but still my fantasy team stinks and is
Breakfast Burrito from the Queen of LA
Breakfast Burrito from the Queen of LA. Her burrito street cart is right on grand avenue across the street from the music center. Simple burrito with eggs, hash browns, and beef, with a good green sau
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Dodgers World Series parade
Los Angeles Dodgers World Series parade!8th World Series - 2024 Champs! 7 buses of champions! . . .
October 4 posts
Woodinville Whiskey tasting with the Southern California Whiskey Club
Woodinville Whiskey tasting with the Southern California Whiskey Club. Great bourbons and rye whiskeys. There was a Founders tasting that was amazing - real smooth. The rye was also really good. Their
Pasadena
Tempura from at their latest location in Pasadena
Tempura from at their latest location in Pasadena. Tempura with udon noodles, soba noodles, and their tempura sushi. People were lining up before they opened. Yummy! Had tempura at their South Bay loc
and skewers at Dan Sung Sa
Kimchi pancake, rice box, and skewers at Dan Sung Sa
Kimchi pancake, rice box, and skewers at Dan Sung Sa. And lots of Makgeolli. I like the Korean Pocha’s, since they’re a hole in the wall drinking joint. Cramped tables, dented drinking bowls, and long
Santa Monica Westside
Seafood brunch at Crude e Nudo on Santa Monica Main Street
Seafood brunch at Crude e Nudo on Santa Monica Main Street. Cool little sidewalk cafe with fresh seafood. Had the roasted fish collars, chickpea toast, and tuna tartare toast. Everything was yummy. Wo
September 7 posts
Barbecue from APL
Barbecue from APL. Beef rib, pork ribs, pulled pork, cornbread, and stuffed pig trotter. Amazing bbq from a Hall of Famer and YETI ambassador - APL Adam Perry Lang. The boneless pig trotter was stuffe
Lunch at Destroyer
Lunch at Destroyer. Interesting name for a restaurant. Even more interesting and eclectic menu, as well. Crispy chicken schnitzel, courgette and fresh cheese tart, and red gem salad. Tucked away in an
Pasta Sisters in Culver City
Pasta Sisters in Culver City. Pappardelle with Pesto with Burrata Cheese. Arugula salad. And Pappardelle with a Ragu sauce. The pastas and sauces were all very good. Good chew on the pasta. The table
Monterey Park San Gabriel Valley
Stone pot rice with Chinese sausage at a Hong Kong style cafe in Monterey park
Stone pot rice with Chinese sausage at a Hong Kong style cafe in Monterey park. Brings back memories of late night meals after a night of drinking. Or when I was stumbling around in LKF, also after a
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Smash burgers
Smash burgers! First time making and grilling them. Used 73/27% beef, when I should have used 80/20. This time it was just too much fat dripping out when grilling. Added garlic powder, pepper, and wor
Spicy Chicken in Koreatown
Spicy Chicken in Koreatown. Dak Galbi one of my favorite Korean dishes. Shared cast iron vessel with chunks of chicken, rice cake, and taro. They will also add fried rice to the pot, and you wait for
August 6 posts
Japanese BBQ at Hibiki in the SGV
Japanese BBQ at Hibiki in the SGV. Had to check out this place. Cool decor. Good service. They grill the meats for you, in case you don’t want to or don’t know how to. But I think they grill it for yo
Brunch at the Rose in Venice
Brunch at the Rose in Venice. One of my go to’s in Venice. Not far from the beach and abbot Kinney. And of course I had to have a Bloody Mary. . . . 🌯
Bone marrow and beef at NIKU X
Bone marrow and beef at NIKU X. . . .
Lunch at The Bike Shed in DTLA
Lunch at The Bike Shed in DTLA. Hanging with my brother and his family, especially with the nephews. One of my favorite venues in DTLA, arts district. . . . .
Beverly Hills Westside
Spago, Beverly Hills
Spago, Beverly Hills. Was here for an event. First to Spago. Did not disappoint. Sea bass and Beef short rib. The canapés were also good. Pizza was also expectedly yummy. Should have take a photo of t
Holbox with a Michelin star
Holbox with a Michelin star! Had the grilled kanpanchi collars (last one of the night!), taco de Pulpo en su Tinta (grilled octopus), smoked Kanpachi taco, scallop taco, and ceviche mix to (with octop
June 1 posts
May 23 posts
Curry lunch at Had the Wagyu stone bowl and the tonkatsu pork curry
Curry lunch at Had the Wagyu stone bowl and the tonkatsu pork curry. The combo gave us miso soup and fries and cucumber salad. Yummy. Ate too much . . .
Some good ass noodles
Some good ass noodles. Hearty chicken broth that was over the top rich and not too savory. The chicken which was in the form of meat balls, slices, and thigh chunks made up this unique ramen. Unexpect
Taipei
Random photos of my Taiwan trip
Random photos of my Taiwan trip. Lots of first for me even though I’ve been here many times. Lots of lasting memories of my past. Saw my grandparents home in Tainan. My old apartment in Taipei. My old
Los Angeles
Piano island also known as Gulangyu
Piano island also known as Gulangyu. Small island located less than a 15 min boat ride away from Xiamen. Similar to Los Angeles’ Catalina island, this getaway island was home to the wealthy, has no ga
Gulangyu
Snacking on piano island , Gulangyu
Snacking on piano island , Gulangyu. Stuffed fish balls with pork. Also had the yellow ones with stuffed crab roe. The ginger duck was also unique. Interesting you also eat the braised slices of ginge
小埕戏 is one of the best design restaurants that I have ever been to
小埕戏 is one of the best design restaurants that I have ever been to. Amazing views, excellent blend of modern and traditional Chinese dining furnishings, and indoor, yet outdoor feel with a retractable
Northern Chinese Cuisine tonight on a rainy day
Northern Chinese Cuisine tonight on a rainy day. This famous restaurant has been around since the 1940’s and hosted dinners with dignitaries, like George H. W. Bush. They have the traditional cauldron
Beef Noodles Soup with a spicy broth or a clear broth
Beef Noodles Soup with a spicy broth or a clear broth. The spicy brother is the Taiwanese style that most people in Taiwan are familiar with. But the clear broth, which is quite flavorful too, is a Ch
Cantonese cuisine tonight
Cantonese cuisine tonight. Lobster, fish, clay pot rice, and more. And yet another bottle of Kaoliang. I think this was the third night this week I had Kaoliang. Harsh after the first shot, but taste
Taipei
Goose lunch in Taipei
Goose lunch in Taipei. Popular lunch spot with a long queue. Steamed stinky tofu, Taiwanese sausage with mushroom, rice noodles, and of course roast goose. 阿城鵝肉 . . . restaurant
Taipei
Taipei DangDai art & ideas
Taipei DangDai art & ideas. Got to check out the Taipei art show. Taiwanese artist with artists from around the world including Japan, Europe and Africa. Galleries were also from around the world, too
Taipei
This was my friend favorite yakitori joint in Taipei
This was my friend favorite yakitori joint in Taipei. Low key and good environment with good food. Just the right price that young kids wouldn’t go to, so it had the right crowd. Outstanding service.
Taipei
Lunch at an old favorite with an old friend
Lunch at an old favorite with an old friend. I usually go here at least once every time I’m in Taipei. I realize I should have stopped by the one in Tainan - my mistake. My friend and I walked here fr
Taiwanese cuisine at 巷子口食堂
Taiwanese cuisine at 巷子口食堂. Traditional dishes that you won’t find at night markets or on the street. Pork and seafood dishes done well. We almost polished off a bottle of Kaoliang,Taiwanese white win
Taipei
Good whiskys and whiskeys at the Malt in Taipei
Good whiskys and whiskeys at the Malt in Taipei. Nice little bar tucked away off a small street in Taipei. They have a great selection of whiskeys and bourbons. They even had Pappys. I should have got
Taipei
Had barbecue with my relatives at one of the most popular American Barbecue r...
Had barbecue with my relatives at one of the most popular American Barbecue restaurants in Taipei. As a visitor to Taipei, I don’t look for western fare while overseas. But my friends know that I am a
is arguably the best outside of Japan
Japanese food in Taiwan, is arguably the best outside of Japan
Japanese food in Taiwan, is arguably the best outside of Japan. I doubt anywhere else has the diversity, quality of fish, and abundance of great Japanese restaurants than Taiwan. This neighborhood Jap
Taipei
Costco in Taipei
Costco in Taipei. Had to check it out. I had some free time and my buddy was going - so I decided to check it out - on a Saturday afternoon, the busiest day of the week. Yeah, I know I’m crazy. But wh
Taichung Night Market
Taichung Night Market. Lots of yummy things to eat. Lots of people, families, and kids. It has been a long time since I have been to a Taiwanese night market. Enjoyed it but I don’t think I could stay
Tainan oldest department store 林百貨 also known as Hayashi
Tainan oldest department store 林百貨 also known as Hayashi. Lots of interesting items from local purveyors. 5 floors of clothing, housewares, and trinkets. The rooftop had a couple of eateries to go alo
and tofu + thousand year old egg with my cousin ...
Beef Noodle Soup, dumplings, and tofu + thousand year old egg with my cousin ...
Beef Noodle Soup, dumplings, and tofu + thousand year old egg with my cousin in Hualien. This is one of favorites growing up in Hualien. The beef noodle soup has a nice hearty but not overpowering bro
Local dumpling joint not far from where I am staying
Local dumpling joint not far from where I am staying. Steamed dumplings with both puffy bread-like skin and thin skinned dumplings. I prefer the thin skinned ones. They more on the menu that I want to
Taroko National Park entrance
Taroko National Park entrance. Due to the recent earthquake, the park is shut down for at least 6 months. This iconic park brings back memories when I was kid visiting with my family, then later on wi
April 26 posts
Ying Yang hot pot
Ying Yang hot pot. Neighborhood/mom&pop hot pot place. This where locals in the neighborhood get their hot pot fix. . . .
Taipei
My favorite meal is breakfast and Taiwanese breakfast is one of the best
My favorite meal is breakfast and Taiwanese breakfast is one of the best. With the rice balls, egg pancakes, and others. I try to find an egg pancake every morning. I used to have the rice ball with e
Wagyu Beef Yakiniku at Zonzen Yakiniku 燒肉中山
Wagyu Beef Yakiniku at Zonzen Yakiniku 燒肉中山. One of the best meals I’ve had in in Asia. Outstanding beef - marbling, flavor with just salt, and tender buttery texture. Decor was cool. They even have a
Burgers at Butcher Jr
Burgers at Butcher Jr. I had the milk caramel burger, which had a pleasant sweetness that I never experienced before. It was recommend by the cashier. The fries were crispy and the onion rings, too. O
Taipei
My buddy’s birthday dinner at 破壞者珈琲食堂
My buddy’s birthday dinner at 破壞者珈琲食堂. Excellent food and good times. Good to see an old friends and make new ones. Cozy Japanese restaurant smack dab in the middle of Taipei. We had countless courses
Kavalan
Taiwanese Whisky - Kavalan
Taiwanese Whisky - Kavalan. Visited the distillery in Yilan and blended my own bottle and went on a tour. Good times. Got to taste and blend a flavor profile that I liked and was able to bottle one to
yakiniku
Japanese style bbq - yakiniku
Japanese style bbq - yakiniku. High quality meats and good times with old friends. Various grades of beef, chicken, and pork. The chicken rice was good, which turned into a nice flavorful rice porridg
Roast duck at Silk Place
Roast duck at Silk Place. It was pretty good. The duck skin wrapped rice with cheese was something I never had - it will be quite memorable. The standard duck in green crepe skin was familiar, yet had
F Gallery
Drink at a cool little bar - F Gallery
Drink at a cool little bar - F Gallery. They have big ice cubes for my makers mark old fashioned, which I liked. Wish I could have had more drinks. But it was a school night. Couldn’t stay out too lat
Taipei
My 灶
My 灶. One of the more notable Taiwanese restaurant in Taipei. Included in the Michelin guide - My “Stove” is known for their chicken, which is cooked with fruit. The dipping sauce are pretty good. One
Taiwanese braised pork on rice
Taiwanese braised pork on rice. Lu Rou Fan 滷肉飯 one of Taiwan’s more famous dishes. At 金鋒魯肉飯 This a flavorful dish that can be found in almost any street stall. This place has been around for awhile an
Sunday night fights in Bangkok at Rajadamnern Stadium
Sunday night fights in Bangkok at Rajadamnern Stadium. Cool venue. With A/C!!! Got to see a bunch of fights and got really good seats. Muay Thai kickboxing is a really great spectator sport. There is
Thai Chicken Rice at Go-Ang Pratunam Chicken Rice
Thai Chicken Rice at Go-Ang Pratunam Chicken Rice. A Michelin Bib Gourmand rated restaurant. This place is a local favorite, consider street food even though they have a restaurant. The chicken is boi
Thai food at Ror Ruea
Thai food at Ror Ruea. Really papaya salad, but incredibly spicy. Tom Yum soup was great with the mushrooms. Egg/shrimp rice was familiar Chinese style dish that my buddy liked. It had a small mom and
Snacking at Bangkok’s Chinatown
Snacking at Bangkok’s Chinatown. This Chinatown is the largest Chinatown in the world. This night market features Michelin Bib Gourmand rated stalls which have long lines. Some of the highlights inclu
Singaporean chicken
Singaporean chicken. Yum! Similar to hainan chicken. But the chicken is steamed not boiled. Flavor soup! Love the hole-in-the-wall joint. Would recommend and would visit again. . . .
a Michelin rated restaurant
Thai food at Supanniga - a Michelin rated restaurant
Thai food at Supanniga - a Michelin rated restaurant. Very good lunch with an old buddy. Haven’t been to Bangkok since 2011. Fresh coconut juice was refreshing and set my expectations high. . . .
Enjoying the experience at Koh Samui
Enjoying the experience at Koh Samui. Interesting airport, big Buddha, and the resort. Had a great time. Could have stayed longer. Fun times! . . .
Great outdoor Thai restaurant in Koh Samui
Great outdoor Thai restaurant in Koh Samui. Had the crispy pork belly with rice. Also had the spicy pork neck soup and papaya salad. Yummy lunch. Really spicy and flavorful. . . .
Cantonese Bbq pork and roast pork belly over rice and pork meat ball soup
Cantonese Bbq pork and roast pork belly over rice and pork meat ball soup. At short stop at HKG airport with a classic Cantonese deli meal. When I lived in HKG this was my favorite meal. I found great
Nectar of gods or motor oil
Nectar of gods or motor oil. Moutai Jiu is undisputed and most popular white wine of China. My classmates and I had a great dinner with Moutai. From the southwest region of China in Guizhou, Moutai ha
Shanghai
Had a burger today
Had a burger today. A Chinese burger - black pepper beef Rou Jia Mo 肉夾饃. These are great. Shaanxi cuisine. Typically lamb is used. But you can find chicken, pork, or beef. The meat is stir fried with
Shanghai
Scallion oil noodles
Scallion oil noodles. 蔥油拌麵A Shanghainese dish. One of first things I had back in Shanghai. Haven’t been back here in years. . . .
Tokyo
Late night eats at an old favorite in a new location
Late night eats at an old favorite in a new location. The katsudon - pork cutlet with eggs and onion over rice. I usually get the oyakudon, but tonight I wanted something different. Unfortunately, it
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Classic American Diner Breakfast at biscuits and gravy, sausage, eggs, and ...
Classic American Diner Breakfast at biscuits and gravy, sausage, eggs, and potatoes. Too bad they’re not open 24 hours anymore. They said they lack the staff and cooks to be open all day and night. Th
roast pork ...
Barbecue at Had the fatty beef brisket, bbq pork belly char siu, roast pork ...
Barbecue at Had the fatty beef brisket, bbq pork belly char siu, roast pork belly siu yuk, pork ribs, dirty rice, and mapo chili. Went with my fellow bbq judges. Big thanks to for setting it up! Glad