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Sushi Gen: The Best Sushi in Little Tokyo (a.k.a. The Non-$15 Sashimi Platter...
Sushi Gen is a landmark institution in Los Angeles as it has been around since the '80s. I can imagine it was one of the first sushi restaurants here in the US. Even after all of this time, it still...
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ROC: Honda-Ya - As If It Were a Direct Transplant from Japan
I've been meaning to write this review for a while but now finally got the chance to. Honda-Ya is an amazing institution over LA County and OC as they have locations throughout those counties. Why is...
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Spirits Review #1 - Hangar One Spiced Pear Vodka, Suntory Yamazaki 12yr...
One of the main reasons in regards to starting this blog besides reviewing fine dining restaurants is to write reviews of fine spirits. Now, I finally got down to writing my first spirits review blog...
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Yu Chun Chic Naeng Myun - A Top Choice for Naeng Myun in KoreaTown, Los Angeles
If you had seen the Los Angeles episode of "The Layover", this is the restaurant where you've seen the well-knowledgeable clientele of Korean descent slurping and enjoying the thin yet chewy cold...
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Le Charm Bistro: Traditional French Bistro Fare in SF
During my brief stay in San Francisco (not "San Fran", mind you), I only had one night for a great meal. In addition, I also want to go for a cuisine that's done well that I typically wouldn't be able...
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ROC: Ikko (3rd Post) - The Most Authentic, Non-California Roll Serving Sushi...
With being busy at work and the hideous commute preventing me from dining out, I've finally gotten a chance recently to do so. In addition to me being desperate of satisfying my authentic sushi...
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Aqua by El Gaucho: Amazing Traditional American Seafood on the Beautiful...
Desperately looking for any means to get away from one of the obnoxious yearly holidays known as Thanksgiving where relatives place massive guilt on you if you don't show up for the awkward reunion, in...
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Sitka & Spruce - One of the Most Ideal Restaurants to Enjoy ModernPacific...
After seeing Anthony Bourdain's The Layover Seattle episode many times, it was definitely certain that I would be dining at one of Seattle's modern dining establishments that truly highlights the...
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Canlis: Where Modern New York Gastronomy Meets and Evolves the Old School...
After hearing about Canlis for the first time a couple years back and how it's the premiere destination for modern, fine dining in Seattle, I was determined to dine there the moment I had a chance to...
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Final Bites for My Seattle Trip: Taylor Shellfish Oyster Bar, The Calf and...
During my final day in Seattle, it snowed which was quite exhilarating for me as I'm a native Californian. Although it wasn't snowing at the moment, it was just exciting to see it laying on the ground....
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The Battle of the Italian Sandwiches in Seattle: Meat & Bread vs. Salumi -...
Hello all!I know it's been a while but I've finally got back from Seattle to see the Anthony Bourdain show up there. Along with seeing my most favorite celebrity and actually meeting him, my...
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Canlis (2nd Visit) - The Works of a New Chef and its Unique Situation
After Chef Jason Franey's departure, it certainly made a void at the helms of the Canlis kitchen. However with the recent addition of the newly made Chef de Cuisine at Canlis, Brady Williams, it would...
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The Walrus and the Carpenter - Seattle's Top Oyster Bar for Those that Solely...
If you're one of those like me who travel solely for food, then you've must heard of The Walrus and the Carpenter. Made even more famous by Anthony Bourdain's, "The Layover", if you don't get there at...
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Sitka & Spruce (2nd Visit): Delicious Wholesome Food that You Actually Feel...
Like with my last visit at Sitka & Spruce, the highlight of their food came up as not only the food's healthy as their sources are organic and farm-to-table, but it all tastes delicious which seems...
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Rock Creek Seafood & Spirits, Morsel, and The London Plane: Breakfast and...
 Rock Creek Seafood & SpiritsThere are certainly a lot of great breakfast and brunch places in Seattle; especially if you're looking to experience the stereotypical Seattle standard of it...
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Son of a Gun: A Refined Take of a Floridian Seafood Shack
As you know, Son of a Gun is by the LA chefs that own and run their extremely popular original restaurant, Animal, that has been ventured by many famous LA food bloggers, let alone Anthony Bourdain (he...
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Matt's in the Market: A brief lunch introduction to Seattle
I came back to Seattle in order to see Anthony Bourdain as he's back in town for another performance, but in November this time. To those who are not open to rainy and cloudy weather, I have to say...
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ROC: Ramen Zetton - Tokyo-Style Ramen Available Here in OC
If you've ever been to Japan, especially as a food trip, it's inevitable that one has to have Ramen, far different from the instant stuff. When he or she has it in a restaurant in Japan for the first...
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