This casual banchan shop has gotten a plethora of articles written about them over the past few years and it’s easy to see why. Continue reading
Tag: Seasonality
Review: Juniper.
There’s no shortage of fantastic baked goods in San Francisco. Continue reading
Review: Enclos.
While I was abroad for my actual birthday, Tommaso had planned a birthday surprise upon our return. Continue reading
Mt. Fuji and Hakone.
After our first visit to Tokyo, we spent the following days relaxing at traditional ryokans. Continue reading
Review: L’Effervescence.
Tokyo is a culinary mecca with more Michelin starred restaurants than any other city in the world. Continue reading
Review: Otagi.
Reserving fine dining restaurants in Japan was a challenge. The majority of these types of restaurants are intimate and seats are limited so reservations are extremely hard to come by especially for foreigners. Continue reading
Review: Sushi Gion Matsudaya.
Our first night in Kyoto, we dined at one Michelin starred Sushi Gion Matsudaya in the historic Gion district. Continue reading
Review: Aubergine.
As someone that’s enthusiastic and totally captivated by the San Francisco dining scene, I’ve eaten at almost every fine dining restaurant in the city. So I thought where should I take Tommaso for his birthday?! Continue reading
Review: Uma Casa.
The only Portuguese restaurant in San Francisco resides in quiet Noe Valley. Continue reading
Discovering the North Coast.
The northern coast of California is one of the most beautiful places with rugged rocky cliffs, breathtaking views of the Pacific ocean, and idyllic small towns. Continue reading