As much as I find satisfaction in the kitchen, I also enjoy spending time in the dining room. Sitting with friends, eating great food, sipping a quality wine – there is a reason why the cultures with the highest quality of life (in my opinion) are the ones where the most important events happen around a communal table!
These entries track some of my favorite dining experiences. Some entries are cross-posted in the Travel section of the site, organized by destination.
Bangkok Burger Truck: Daniel Thaiger
Filling a niche in a city with tens of thousands of street food vendors, Daniel Thaiger turns out hamburgers that are straight out of Southern California. Read more…
Dining in Hong Kong: Little Bao
The most exciting and most memorable meal I’ve had recently in Hong Kong is at a hole-in-the-wall Chinese burger bar called Little Bao. Read more…
Dining in Bangkok: Weekend Lunch at Appia
Popular Roman trattoria Appia has started serving lunch on the weekends. The menu manages to surprise and delight. Read more…
Dining in Bangkok: Rocket Coffeebar
I have long lamented how few good breakfast and brunch restaurants we have in Bangkok. This has started to change recently and Rocket Coffeebar on Sathorn Soi 12 is a welcome addition to the breakfast scene. Read more…
The latest trend in Bangkok is dog fighting. Not the cruel sport pitting canine against canine, but the culinary sport pitting hot dog vendor against hot dog vendor.
Thankfully, the winner of this contest is the frankfurter-hungry consumer. Read more…
Dining in Taipei: Kiki Restaurant
This most recent trip to Taipei marked my third time dining at Kiki Restaurant. Kiki Restaurant serves very good Szechuan-inspired food in a pleasant setting with attentive service. Read more…
Polermo native Gianni and his Thai wife Chonchita run the most charming and authentic Italian restaurant in Phuket Town. The venue is hole-in-the-wall but the service is attentive and familial. Read more…
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