Per Diem in San Francisco
The host led us upstairs past the crowds by the bar, and the noise quieted down as we walked up to the second floor. I lay down the pink rose and my purse, and we seated ourselves. To my right, was a... Continue reading →
Taste
48 Hours in Los Angeles – The Getty & San Gabriel Valley
Recently, my husband and I had a chance to go to Los Angeles and meet up with two dear friends visiting from Florence, Italy. We had to be back the following evening, so I examined our itinerary carefully – prioritizing the destinations... Continue reading →
Finding a Piece of Home in Shiny Tea, New York
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)
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 →
Aburi Sushi at Miku
Tucked away in one of the busiest corners of downtown Vancouver, hides a Japanese sushi gem known as Aburi Miku. Vancouver is known to have some of the best sashimi in the world, and Miku Restaurant located on Vancouver’s waterfront,... Continue reading →
Blazing Bagels! Absolutely delicious.
When I first moved to Seattle, my friend invited me to a German car show in Redmond. A visiting friend and I decided to check the show out. The show started early in the morning, so my visitor and I... Continue reading →
Campton Place
I had the opportunity to experience a delightful tasting menu at the Campton Place in San Francisco. Even though it was rainy on the day, with a parking garage nearby it was easy to navigate our way to the restaurant. We... Continue reading →