UK: Tsuru & Tate Modern

After a quickie casual lunch at Tsuru around the corner (touted as one of those good, cheapie lunch spots mostly known for their curry), I headed to the Tate Modern. I’m a big… Continue reading

UK: Borough Market: Grilled Cheese & Burgers

I used to think one of the best farmers markets I’ve ever been to was the Ferry Building one in San Francisco though I do love them all. Borough Market in London is… Continue reading

UK: The Ship. Wandsworth.

My first weekend in London. What to eat?! I, of course, wanted to have real English food. I had heard about something called a Full English which sounded just like a regular American… Continue reading

UK: The English Make Wine? Sparkling, even!

While walking around Notting Hill, we walked by Bumpkin which my friend said was a great little place that served food and drinks within a 100-mile radius around them. She raved about this… Continue reading

UK: Bob Bob Ricard

Press for champagne. Oooh, really? It’s like those buttons at Korean restaurants in LA except, maybe even better. I first heard about Bob Bob Ricard from Catty’s post sometime last Fall. This was… Continue reading

UK: Franny’s Pop-Up

On my second night in London, we wandered around Soho and saw Franny’s Pop-up. It was the last weekend of the pop-up so it seemed like fate we should go check it out.… Continue reading

UK: Afternoon Tea at the Wolseley

Well, I’d love to show you pictures of my afternoon tea at the Wolseley but they didn’t allow pictures. Odd since I saw pictures from others…ahem, I suppose I could’ve have snuck pics… Continue reading

Minty in the UK: Dinner at Fox & Grapes

I was in the UK for 11 days and after a delayed and long flight, I  made it to my friend’s house in Wimbledon just slightly frazzled, mostly sleep-deprived and very much excited.… Continue reading

Beverly Hills: Saffron

I was invited to check out Saffron Indian in Beverly Hills in January for a special night. Their Executive Chef Bhupender Singh was in town. I’m familiar with the fast casual eatery in… Continue reading

SGV: Ledo Cafe

After my particularly food heavy trip to Chicago last year, I wanted something light. I also wanted something “Asian.” My brother and I headed over to Ledo Cafe, a Hong Kong-style cafe in… Continue reading