Having exhausted the suburbs in Virginia, I decided to spend the day in Georgetown, DC for a change. I went to work with my cousin La and she brought me to the Metro station nearest her office which was Federal Station SW. Luckily the rush hour was over so we took our time figuring outContinue reading “Dean & Deluca at Georgetown, DC”
Category Archives: Sweet Treats
Bouchon Bakery at Rockefeller Center
We were on a vacation so we had a slow start on our 2nd day in New York City. After having the free buffet breakfast at the Residence Inn we walked along 5th Avenue towards Rockefeller Center. The weather was nice and cool and perfect for a leisurely stroll. New York Public Library I neverContinue reading “Bouchon Bakery at Rockefeller Center”
La Boulange Bakery
I love French pastries and I swore I wouldn’t eat any since I was on a diet but La Boulange Bakery was right there in front of me. I was just going to Loehmann’s in Sutter Street. How should I know that next door was a bakery filled with temptation. Just to prove to youContinue reading “La Boulange Bakery”
Off The Grid: Food Trucks at Fort Mason Center
Food trucks are really popular in the USA specially in San Francisco. I didn’t think I would be able to eat at one considering my short stay in the city. After dropping off my luggage at the Marriott hotel Kit surprised me by saying we were going to Fort Mason Center where all the foodContinue reading “Off The Grid: Food Trucks at Fort Mason Center”
Bouchon Bakery, Yountville
I’ve never been to the United States during fall season. Even though I arrived mid November I’m glad I was still able to see the beautiful colors of the foliage in Yountville. I love pastries and any kind of baked goods and that’s one of the reasons for my being overweight. I really wanted toContinue reading “Bouchon Bakery, Yountville”
Hooker’s Sweet Treats
I’m not a big fan of caramels but I’ve read so much about Hooker’s sea salted caramels from several online sources that I wanted to try it and see what all the fuss was about. Hooker’s Sweet Treats was only a couple of blocks from Brenda’s and we really had to pass by Hyde StreetContinue reading “Hooker’s Sweet Treats”
Blue Bottle Coffee
I am a coffee addict. I like espresso shots and plain old drip coffee. No lattes or cappuccinos for me. I became an addict when I started my Cohen diet. Desserts were a no-no so coffee became my dessert. Before my trip to the United States I did some research on where I should goContinue reading “Blue Bottle Coffee”
Sencha Tea from Chatime
The first time I tried Chatime was when they opened their first branch at Pioneer Center where I usually do my groceries. I ordered the Chatime Roasted milk tea since it was the first item on their menu and their bestseller.You may have read my entry for my favorite milk tea and know that I likeContinue reading “Sencha Tea from Chatime”
Cha Dao Tea Place
Unless you’re living under a rock you surely noticed the milk tea craze in Manila. There seems to be a new brand opening another milk tea store every week in every corner.Why is Manila so much into food trends? Do you remember when the hottest thing in town was shawarma? Then it was lechon manokContinue reading “Cha Dao Tea Place”
Shopping in Hong Kong: French Chocolates and Macarons
Happy birthday to me!! I’m a chocoholic and anything from these stores would make the perfect gift. But maybe next year since I’m on a diet and I haven’t eaten chocolates for six months, except for cheating with a few squares. Oh how I miss you, chocolates!!The residents of Hong Kong are very lucky thatContinue reading “Shopping in Hong Kong: French Chocolates and Macarons”
Shoot First Eat Later 