Chicago: Mussels and Beer at Centennial
Back in 2013, I had these amazing mussels at Hopleaf in Chicago. When I was making my list I decided to see if I should revisit Hopleaf but then heard the chef… Continue reading
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Chicago: Tiki Drinks at Lost Lake
I’m on a tiki bar phase right now. Along with craft bars, dive bars, hotel bars, neighborhood bars, etc, I do love a good theme bar. Ever since I heard about Lost… Continue reading
Chicago: Deep Dish at Pizzeria Uno
One late night in Chicago, we were in the mood for deep dish. Our hotel was right around the corner from Pizzeria Uno so we headed there. When I’m in Chicago, I… Continue reading
Armenia Adventures: Lunch at Lavash Hovo
Lavash Hovo was a perfect introduction to Armenian food. When we arrived in Armenia after a long day of travel, it was about 8 p.m. but felt much later as it… Continue reading
Armenia Adventures: Making Brandy with Ararat
In late September, I traveled to Armenia. I was immersed in a rich history and culture for about a week. We flew from Los Angeles to Yerevan, Armenia. We had a stop… Continue reading
SF: Snacks and Drinks at Lazy Bear
On my last trip to San Francisco, I visited a truly fun place called Lazy Bear. It’s a tasting menu sort of restaurant but if you know the right people, you can… Continue reading
SF: Dinner at Mister Jiu’s in Chinatown
Although it’s fairly common now to see people take pictures of their food and drinks, it’s somewhat unusual when people want you to take pictures of their food and drinks. So… Continue reading
SF: All the Gin at Whitechapel
Another bar high on my list to check out in San Francisco was Whitechapel SF. I had heard a talk from Keli Rivers on Bols Genever in Hollywood a few months before… Continue reading
SF: Snacks and Drinks at ABV
After lunch at Miss Saigon, I headed over to ABV. This was high on my list of bars I wanted to visit in San Francisco. I got there in the early afternoon… Continue reading
SF: Pho and Cha Gio at Miss Saigon
One late morning in San Francisco, I started walking around the neighborhood. I went past Market Street in search of something to eat. I had a vague notion I wanted noodles (though… Continue reading