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James on Hastings

Another restaurant that I dined out at in the past few weeks with my grass 4s volleyball team was James on Hastings. Located in a small strip mall on East Hastings at the corner of Slocan, this Chinese...

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Niu Noodle House NYC

As some of you may know, I decided to head to New York City for a month or so this fall, just because I loved it so much during my one week visit this past July. So, I’ve packed up and moved out of my...

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Ippudo NY

What I love about NYC is the fact that you can have a full day of activities and not worry about having nowhere to go for dinner, even late at night. In Vancouver, restaurants mostly shut down after 10...

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Zabb Elee NYC

When I first moved into my new furnished apartment rental in the East Village of New York City, of course I walked around right away to check out what local restaurants I’d need to visit over the...

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Eataly NYC

One of my favourite buildings to look at in NYC is the Flatiron Building. And nearby that building is Eataly – essentially a marketplace of delicious foods, including multiple restaurants, a cafe,...

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Spice Market NYC

Another Friday night, another fun random evening in New York City. As the work week came to an end, I started going through my massive list of restaurants and activities to do while in Manhattan, and...

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Macaron Parlour Patisserie NYC

After hitting up Thierry Patisserie in Vancouver before leaving for NYC earlier this month, I realized how much I absolutely love macarons. So, when I passed Macaron Parlour Patisserie while walking...

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Añejo NYC Hurricane Sandy Relief Dinner with Top Chef Hosts

Last night, Top Chef alumni held a Hurricane Sandy Relief Dinner at Angelo Sosa’s restaurant, Añejo Tequileria, in Hell’s Kitchen, New York. Joining Sosa were former contestants Jennifer Carroll...

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Exchange Alley NYC

Earlier this year in August, Exchange Alley opened up in the East Village neighbourhood of Manhattan on a beautiful tree-lined 9th Street between 1st Ave and Avenue A.  I’d heard about this restaurant...

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La Esquina Brasserie NYC

Ever since I first visited New York in the summer, I’ve been wanting to check out La Esquina. Friends of mine make sure to dine there every time they’re in the city, and they have great taste when it...

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Holiday Contest – Win a Prize from Aruhndara!

Recently, a new store filled with luxurious Thai spa products opened up in Yaletown, called Aruhndara. I’m actually heading back in that direction again in January, and have a soft spot for all things...

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Happy Holidays!

Wishing all my dear readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Tsim Chai Kee, Central, Hong Kong

Local egg noodle soup with everything on top

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Kau Kee, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

Curry beef brisket with flat noodles. So delicious, and only about $4 Canadian a bowl. Perfect for an afternoon snack. Open for dinner only (around 3 pm and later, it seems, this restaurant has been...

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Hui Lau Shan, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

Hui Lau Shan is a chain dessert restaurant with lots of deliciousness. I went to both the Sheung Wan and Causeway Bay locations while in Hong Kong (the latter I just accidentally stumbled into after...

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Grilled Buffalo Skin from Laos

Grilled buffalo skin served with a spicy sauce, likely made from rice wine vinegar, fish sauce, garlic and chilis. Took a little getting used to but once they softened after some chewing, they were...

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Riverweed (Kai Paen) from Laos

One of the local dishes that can be found in Laos is called the riverweed (kai paen). It is similar to seaweed, but as you can probably already guess, it grows in the river instead. Once it’s...

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Laotian Sausage

This gives a whole new meaning to street meat. I saw this drying on the sidewalk in Luang Prabang, unattended.

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Noodles Drying in Laos

After crossing the Nam Khan River by a bridge that’s only up during the dry season. I was exploring Luang Prabang, Laos, and came across some round flat circles that were indecipherable on a wooden...

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Top 10 Differences Between Laotian and Thai Cuisine

Since this is my first time traveling to Laos after being to Thailand many times as an adult, I can now differentiate a few things between the cuisines of both countries. This is all based on a few...

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