1618 West Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60622
Banana Cream Pie, creamy and rich in banana taste:
Monday, December 10, 2012
Hoosier Mama Pie
One of the best pies you can find in Chicago, and they sold out fast!
1618 West Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60622
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Banana Cream Pie, creamy and rich in banana taste:
Chocolate Chess Pie:
1618 West Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60622
Banana Cream Pie, creamy and rich in banana taste:
Sunday, December 9, 2012
Balena Restaurant
Love their pasta there and the desserts as well!
1633 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60614
Website
Mozzarella Basil Tomato Pizza:
Tagliolini Nero Crab Sea Urchin Pasta:
1633 North Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60614
Mozzarella Basil Tomato Pizza:
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Hot Doug's
A very famous hot dog place, have you heard Hot Doug's?
Many celebrities had eaten here and have good reviews, how can I miss it! :P
3324 North California Avenue Chicago, IL 60618
Website
You can't go wrong with the signature Hot Doug in Chicago way! Yum!
Many celebrities had eaten here and have good reviews, how can I miss it! :P
3324 North California Avenue Chicago, IL 60618
You can't go wrong with the signature Hot Doug in Chicago way! Yum!
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Slurping Turtle
Let's have a detour from NewYorkCity and stop by Chicago!
Just like NYC, Chicago has so many neighborhood gems that you don't want to miss!
Slurping Turtle is one my favorite food stops! The meats are so flavorful and the noodle and soup base taste absolutely fantastic!
116 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL
(312) 464-0466
Website
Pork Belly Snack
Miso Ramen:
Just like NYC, Chicago has so many neighborhood gems that you don't want to miss!
Slurping Turtle is one my favorite food stops! The meats are so flavorful and the noodle and soup base taste absolutely fantastic!
116 West Hubbard Street, Chicago, IL
Pork Belly Snack
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Pomegranate Season
NYC has made it thru the Hurricane Sandy. Hope everyone is safe and dry.
Consuming all the fruits in my fridge here. A bright red pomegranate.
Consuming all the fruits in my fridge here. A bright red pomegranate.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
Nyonya
Tasty Malaysian restaurant in the NYC, they have a few locations, pick the one near you :)
Come here for my brunch, always good to start with the Home Made Roti Cana.
Come here for my brunch, always good to start with the Home Made Roti Cana.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Spot Dessert Bar
It is one of the neighborhood germs in St. Mark's Place and known for its famous Green Tea Tiramisu and Green Tea Chocolate Lava Cake. Store also serves delicious cupcakes and different flavor macaroon.
Chocolate Green Tea Lava
Monday, October 8, 2012
Free Photo Opportunity
NYC restaurants, if you need food photos for your menu or website, I can help.
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Hakata Tonton
Hakata Tonton has more than just the famous Hakata Tonton (beauty) hot pot, so I came back for more of the other stuff (that was my plan...) I ended up getting the same pot that I got last time, well... it was good~ just a little salty ;) Click here to the 1st visit post
61 Grove Street, New York, NY
(212) 242-3699
61 Grove Street, New York, NY
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Ride Free with HSBC Cab
Arr~~ This is my 2nd time seeing the HSBC Cab on the road. First time when I was 1 block away from my destination and today I see people sitting inside.
I think this is a very cool concept except you can't book one and I never see one when I need it.
I think this is a very cool concept except you can't book one and I never see one when I need it.
Monday, October 1, 2012
Hide-Chan Ramen
Another quite popular Ramen place in NYC.
Here are the choices for your noodle and broth. I have tried the Medium and Very firm, frankly I couldn't tell the difference...
They have a 50% off appetizer deal before 6pm ;)
248 East 52nd Street, New York, NY
(212) 813-1800
Website
Here are the choices for your noodle and broth. I have tried the Medium and Very firm, frankly I couldn't tell the difference...
248 East 52nd Street, New York, NY
(212) 813-1800
Website
Monday, September 24, 2012
Ippudo Ramen
Another famous Japanese ramen place in NYC. If you plan to go, go before 5pm, or expect to wait 1hr+.
65 4th Avenue, New York, NY
(212) 388-0088
65 4th Avenue, New York, NY
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Something else - Interesting Store
Just a lingerie store I passed by a while ago, and look..... a live model!! Click the photo for a larger view. (took me too long to upload the video... anyone interested?)
Totto Ramen
Really yummy soup base but expect some good wait ;P
This place is really small, and for a group of 4 people and more, they will split you in 2 tables.
366 West 52nd Street, New York, NY
(212) 582-0052
This place is really small, and for a group of 4 people and more, they will split you in 2 tables.
366 West 52nd Street, New York, NY
Monday, September 3, 2012
Magnolia Bakery
Have you tried their banana pudding? It's heaven!
Look at that big piece of banana! Absolutely delicious!
Magnolia Bakery has many locations in NYC, this one is in the food court level of the Grand Central 42nd station. If you are traveling to NYC and stop by the station for transfers, check out the food court at lower level!
Magnolia Bakery has many locations in NYC, this one is in the food court level of the Grand Central 42nd station. If you are traveling to NYC and stop by the station for transfers, check out the food court at lower level!
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Friday, August 31, 2012
Marie Belle
Ready for some sweet treat in SoHo?
Turn to this little chocolate shop. It doesn't just sell delicious chocolate, it also sells very special gelato and sorbet!
I am having the Lavender gelato, Rose patel gelato and Chocolate with Italian hazelnut flavor. They taste GREAT~5 Yummy stars~~
Turn to this little chocolate shop. It doesn't just sell delicious chocolate, it also sells very special gelato and sorbet!
I am having the Lavender gelato, Rose patel gelato and Chocolate with Italian hazelnut flavor. They taste GREAT~5 Yummy stars~~
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
The View Lounge
The View restaurant is a revolving restaurant (if not the only one) in NYC located on the top floor of New York Marriott Marquis.
It has a formal dining area and a lounge (buffet) area. Also there is extra charge of $8 in the lounge area after 8pm.
I went there for the view :P
1535 Broadway (between 45th St & 7th Ave)
(212) 704-8880
It has a formal dining area and a lounge (buffet) area. Also there is extra charge of $8 in the lounge area after 8pm.
I went there for the view :P
(212) 704-8880
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Monday, March 5, 2012
Wallse
A very good restaurant I tried at the end of last year. Wallse is an Austrian restaurant, which a cuisine that I am not familiar with. Wallse is also a Michelin 1 star restaurant. :)
Foie Gras “Gugelhupf” with port wine and tamarillo chutney
Chestnut soup Viennese mélange with Armagnac prunes, this is rather plain.
Poached Maine lobster with fennel-orange compote and Pernod
I can't remember what kind of fish was this... cod maybe
Parsley crusted venison loin with red cabbage and celery purée, so tender!
Their famous Wiener Schnitzel with potato-cucumber salad and lingonberries
Also one of the Austrian famous dessert, Salzburger Nockerl with huckleberries
Flan
Petite four
(map)
Foie Gras “Gugelhupf” with port wine and tamarillo chutney
Chestnut soup Viennese mélange with Armagnac prunes, this is rather plain.
Poached Maine lobster with fennel-orange compote and Pernod
I can't remember what kind of fish was this... cod maybe
Parsley crusted venison loin with red cabbage and celery purée, so tender!
Their famous Wiener Schnitzel with potato-cucumber salad and lingonberries
Also one of the Austrian famous dessert, Salzburger Nockerl with huckleberries
Flan
Petite four
(map)
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
The Water Club
The Water Club is one of the restaurants I wanted to try. I know they participate in the Restaurant week, and here I go.
The environment was fantastic, the maitre d brought us to a table next to the windew and also overview the restaurant =):
500 East 30th Street, New York, NY
(212) 683-3333
The environment was fantastic, the maitre d brought us to a table next to the windew and also overview the restaurant =):
500 East 30th Street, New York, NY
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Rayuela
Been busy with other goals in life... too bad I can't keep up the update in this blog, I will try my best!
I tried Rayuela some years ago (check my earlier entry) and miss their super yummy homemade bread. So here I come again! (oh, make the reservation via opentable, you will earn 1,000 points toward your dinning check)
There is the nice bar section
165 Allen Street, New York, NY
(212) 253-8840
I tried Rayuela some years ago (check my earlier entry) and miss their super yummy homemade bread. So here I come again! (oh, make the reservation via opentable, you will earn 1,000 points toward your dinning check)
There is the nice bar section
165 Allen Street, New York, NY