Dean & DeLuca is one of the well-known upscale grocery store chains in America. Founded in New York City’s SoHo district by Joel Dean, Giorgio DeLuca and Jack Ceglic back in September 1977, they were joined by Eugenio Pozzolini in September 1979 and are now Read More …
With the World Surfing Championships coming to Lemoore, California at Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch in September, I wanted to spotlight a few restaurants that travelers to the small town may want to check out. One of the things I noticed during the WSL Founders’ Cup Read More …
The One about Mount Takao in Hachioji Part 5 – On the Way Up to Mount Takao – Takaosan Yakuoin Joshinmon and Jinbendo The One about Mount Takao in Hachioji Part 4 – The Mount Takao Monkey Park and Wild Flower Garden The One about Read More …
With the World Surfing Championships coming to Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch in September 2018, I will continue to showcase restaurants worth checking out in Lemoore, California. And this time, it’s a burger restaurant not far from the Kelly Slater Surf Ranch. Just hop on to Read More …
For those who have traveled throughout Japan, one of the things you start to notice is that certain areas have their own dish and sweets that they proudly display. In Japan, specifically in the Kanagawa prefecture, is the town of Hakone. And it is one Read More …
I have heard about the Fansler Restaurant Group’s seafood restaurant, Pismo’s Coastal Grill in Fresno, California. Fansler Restaurant Group also operates the popular steakhouse, Yosemite Ranch and Westwoods BBQ & Spice Co. and having heard a lot of compliments about Pismo’s Coastal Grill, I figured Read More …
Located in southwest Shibuya is the town known as Daikanyama. The location is known for its elegance, may it be boutiques, cake shops, restaurants and cafes, but it was a town redeveloped after the end of the bubble economy. While the origin of Daikanyma is Read More …
Back in 1979, Takohachi opened in Osaka. It is said that the popular Japanese snack known as Takoyaki, was born in Osaka back in the early Showa era. While there are many opinions in regards to the roots of takoyaki, people feel the origin of Read More …
With the World Surfing Championships coming to Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch in September 2018, I will continue to showcase restaurants worth checking out in Lemoore, California. And for those who are early morning people and are wanting delicious breakfast burritos, the newly opened Chicas is Read More …
During my coffee tour in Japan, I visited a few places in the Toranomon business district of Minato. Toranomon which means “Tiger’s Gate” is the name of the southernmost gate of Edo Castle which existed until the 1870’s before being demolished has a lot of Read More …
It was way back in 1976 when Marion Crepes opened a crepe shop in Harajuku. The location is known for the original Japanese-style crepe and the most famous with over 80 locations throughout Japan. Marion Crepes is known for their secret original dough (uses 10 Read More …
In Japan, you’ll find many gourmet chocolate shops. Many people who have trained overseas and starting their own shops is quite common. Located in Shirokanedai, Minato is a Japanese chocolate shop known as kiki Japanese Chocolate and one of the major highlights of this shop Read More …
Located near downtown Lemoore is a Thai restaurant called Pad Thai. I’ve been to numerous Thai restaurants up and down California and I noticed there are some that tend to use satay peanut sauce or those who tend to use peanut butter. Often when I Read More …
One of channels I subscribe to on YouTube is June Quan’s Stir & Style. She was a lawyer, but got tired of the banality and the fact that all she did was work, work, work and had no time for anything. So, tired of it Read More …
When I went on my coffee tour in Japan, one of the locations that I was recommended on visiting is Nishimura Coffee in Kobe. Because I was visiting the Sannomiya location, I decided to embark to Nishimura Coffee in Kobe for good coffee. But also Read More …