Finding a Piece of Home in Shiny Tea, New York

by Vania // June 13, 2014 // 1 Comment

Tucked into a corner of downtown Flushing, Queens, is Shiny Tea, a year-old Taiwanese tea shop that shares a space with World Journal Shi Jie Bookstore. Thanks to my coworker, I learned of this hidden gem early on in my... Continue reading →

Nightlife in Cap Hill (Capitol Hill)

by Joanna // May 26, 2014 // No Comments

Nightlife in Seattle is not as glamorous as Las Vegas, upscale as New York City, or varied as San Francisco. It’s Seattle – a bit of grunge, a speck of glamour, some clear pockets of class, and still absolutely fun... Continue reading →

Quiet Afternoons at Novo Coffee

by Catherine // March 14, 2014 // 4 Comments

If you were to try one roaster’s coffee in Denver, you’d be hard-pressed to find a coffeeshop that doesn’t offer Novo Coffee as part of its rotating selection. They’ve recently just opened their own brick-and-mortar spaces in downtown Denver, one... Continue reading →

Catch the homey artwork and decor like this amazing giant gold kringle

It’s Danish Time! Nielsen’s Pastries

by Joanna // February 28, 2014 // No Comments

Nearby the Space Needle and feeling snackish? Hit up Nielsen’s Pastries, a small bakery-cafe that’s been crafting authentic danish pastries using Old-World recipes in Seattle since 1965. It uses house-made jam and very fresh ingredients, whipping up breakfast and afternoon delights... Continue reading →

Taiwanese Sticky Rice | 油飯

by Isabelle // January 30, 2014 // 2 Comments

Sticky rice (you-fan) is a dish which you can find in many Taiwanese households. This is one of my personal favorites at family gatherings. Tonight, it is the new year’s eve in the lunar calendar. It is a big holiday... Continue reading →

San Diego Farmers Markets

by Serina // January 9, 2014 // 2 Comments

If you combine the year-round perfect temperature of San Diego with California’s burgeoning agricultural industry, open air farmers markets in San Diego are as refreshing and delicious of an experience as it gets. The other great thing about it... Continue reading →

All Spice – A New Take on “Fusion”

by Isabelle // December 26, 2013 // 2 Comments

It is no surprise that San Francisco Bay Area offers an extensive culinary scene, varying from small ethnic hole-in-the-wall places to Michelin starred restaurants. Many visitors want to stay in downtown San Francisco during their stay here to access the... Continue reading →