As soon as we dropped off our things at the Residence Inn we walked to Eataly for a very late lunch. We had to pass by Bryant Park and we made a quick detour through the park to see The Holiday Shops. We were there last November but I just found out that they haveContinue reading “Holiday Shops at Bryant Park”
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Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Times Square
One of the reasons I was so excited to spend Thanksgiving in the USA was to experience the biggest sale the day after. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to do that. I did the next best thing though – a trip to New York City. My cousins took advantage of the long weekend and we allContinue reading “Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Times Square”
Thanksgiving 2011
I was very excited to spend my first Thanksgiving in the United States last November amidst family and friends. Our dinner was mostly made by my cousin La, aka Chinese Martha, and Sharon and lots of dishes brought by the guests. I had one contribution too. La made the first three appetizers. Granted that theContinue reading “Thanksgiving 2011”
Happy Hour at PassionFish
You know you’re old when you go to a bar for the cheap food during happy hour. Since I loved the food at PassionFish I was sure the bar food would be equally good too. The bar area was full when we arrived at 6 pm so we just stood and ate our chow. YesContinue reading “Happy Hour at PassionFish”
Cohen Lifestyle Dinner in the USA
Last November I went to the USA and visited my cousins from West to East coast. On my first night in Virginia my cousin was curious about what and how much food I ate on my Cohen Lifestyle diet. I decided to cook a entire Cohen meal for my cousin’s family. We went to CostcoContinue reading “Cohen Lifestyle Dinner in the USA”
Around Middleburg, Va
After lunch at The Fox Hound we walked around Middleburg and did some window shopping. The first stop was Home Farm, a traditional butcher shop. Home Farm No frozen meat here. Everything was fresh and chilled. Bacon donuts anyone? The Christmas Sleigh specialized in German and Austrian products. The Christmas Sleigh I just had toContinue reading “Around Middleburg, Va”
Brunch at The Fox Hound
I arrived in Virginia early in the morning. After unpacking and some breakfast we drove to Middleburg, Virginia. Only half an hour from our location the area felt like I stepped back in time. This is my cousin Lanneth with her hubby Chee and kids Ethan and Erin. She was my host for more thanContinue reading “Brunch at The Fox Hound”
Napa Farms Market @ SFO’s Terminal 2
I wanted to be at the San Francisco Airport’s Terminal 2 early for my flight to Washington DC on Virgin America so I could leisurely walk around and look for something to eat. Unfortunately the line was long and I had to drop off my luggage. It was a good thing I saw Napa FarmsContinue reading “Napa Farms Market @ SFO’s Terminal 2”
Contraband Coffee Bar
With only four and a half days in San Francisco and so many coffee places to try I was lucky enough to sample some of the best in the city. I’ve been to Blue Bottle Coffee, Sightglass Coffee Roasters and Ritual Coffee Roasters. On my last night I was able to get the chance toContinue reading “Contraband Coffee Bar”
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”
Shoot First Eat Later 