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…

Highlights from our trip to Noosa, Queensland, on Australia’s Sunshine Coast
Ever since my wife S and I became parents, we’ve been on the lookout for destinations that would…

The Burger Bar in Noosa, Queensland, serves up awesome burgers
When S and I were approached by Tourism Australia to check out the Noosa International Food & Wine…

Friday food porn: Sakura Swiss Roll
S made this amazing Swiss Roll for me. White chocolate cream filling. The cake itself was vanilla with…