Travel and Dining

The best restaurant dining experiences during my travels.

11 Best Restaurant and Bar Experiences in Vancouver in January 2012

Posted by on Feb 17, 2012 | 4 comments

11 Best Restaurant and Bar Experiences in Vancouver in January 2012

In the Best Restaurant Meals series, I curate my most noteworthy nosh from the past week(s) with mobile photos.

After spending 2 months in Austin Texas, I was jonesing for proper Asian food so you will see a theme here.  It was nice to be home, despite the gloomy and frigid weather. Good thing the food hit the spot and warmed me right up.  Here are some of my most memorable meals.

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Cocktail Writing and Photography: The Union Bar and Pandan Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

Posted by on Feb 16, 2012 | 0 comments

Cocktail Writing and Photography: The Union Bar and Pandan Fashioned Cocktail Recipe

My ears perk up when I heard that Latitude Restaurant opened a sister restaurant and bar in Chinatown.  I became even more intrigued when I found out that their food and cocktail menus are inspired by Southeast Asia.  Will this newcomer rise up to join the growing list of the best cocktail bars in Vancouver?

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Valentine’s Day Sentiments: Our Wedding Photos from Austin, TX

Posted by on Feb 14, 2012 | 10 comments

Valentine’s Day Sentiments: Our Wedding Photos from Austin, TX

“So, how’s married life?”, I’ve been asked countless times by friends after our recent wedding on 11.11.11.

My usual answer is “it can’t be better”. What I really mean to say,

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Cocktail Writing and Photography in Vancouver BC and Austin TX

Posted by on Feb 2, 2012 | 4 comments

Cocktail Writing and Photography in Vancouver BC and Austin TX

Last year, bartenders in San Francisco, Seattle, and Portland made some of the best cocktails that have touched these lips.  I’m always on the quest to experience the best cocktails that every city I visit has to offer. At the end of the day though,

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Best Restaurant Dishes of 2011 in Vancouver BC, Austin TX and beyond

Posted by on Dec 30, 2011 | 12 comments

Best Restaurant Dishes of 2011 in Vancouver BC, Austin TX and beyond

It’s been a remarkable year.  Looking back at my Flickr feed, it’s apparent that I ate very well. Exceptionally well. Ridiculously, unreasonably well.

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Nose to Tail, Farm to Table, or just Straight Up Comfort Food at Refuel Restaurant in Vancouver

Posted by on Dec 23, 2011 | 0 comments

Nose to Tail, Farm to Table, or just Straight Up Comfort Food at Refuel Restaurant in Vancouver

The weather outside might not be absolutely frightful but it’s undeniably cold.  So you want to duck into a cozy neighborhood joint with a relaxed atmosphere. Ideally, the bartenders will shake or stir up a soul soothing cocktail for you as soon as you step foot into the warmth.

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