Food trucks have been gaining in popularity throughout the US and New York City has many of them. They…


Oxtail Bo Kho, a Vietnamese beef stew with Coke and Laughing Cow cheese
A few weeks ago, I mentioned that, while attending the Noosa International Food & Wine Festival, S and…

Puppy Treats: Sweet Potato Balls
On August 9, 2010 our first dog, Sascha, passed away. We were in Sri Lanka for a wedding…

Friday food porn: the best xiao long bao in Singapore, Padang Palace
Hands down, the best, soupiest xiao long bao in Singapore can be found at Padang Palace restaurant. I…

A beer lover’s guide to Shanghai
In Shanghai, there has been a sudden and recent explosion of “boutique” beer bars and microbreweries. It appears…

Happy Birthday America. Let’s celebrate with my KCA (Korean-Chinese-American) finger-licking ribs
Independence Day… what do those words conjure up in your mind? A whoop ass Hollywood movie? Or a…

Enjoying extraordinary wines with sushi at Shinji by Kanesaka
Some things in life are a necessary indulgence. Shinji by Kanesaka (of famed two-Michelin starred chef Shinji Kanesaka) which…

Brandon seeks out Singapore’s best set lunches: Gunther’s Modern French Cuisine
It’s no secret that Gunther’s, affiliated with Roberto Galetti’s Garibaldi group, is one of the best restaurants in…