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 →
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Chapeau!
A few months ago I moved into a new neighborhood. True, it was only a mile from my previous apartment, but in San Francisco, a mile can span multiple neighborhoods. As moving to any new neighborhood requires, I have begun... Continue reading →
18 Cafe @ Taipei
The most popular and famous night club in Taipei would have to be Room 18, owned by a famous celebrity who is often seen with other celebs at his own club. My clubbing days are long over, and I guess... Continue reading →
Fifteen Pizza at Danshui
In order to get a dose of ocean in Taipei, you would have to visit Danshui, which is around 20 metro stops away from the city center. There are always tons of people there especially on weekends, walking along the... Continue reading →
Izakaya Ginji
Izakaya, according to Wikipedia, is a type of “Japanese drinking establishments that also serve food.” It’s really a type of restaurant/bar with tapas-style menus and usually good selections of shochu, beer, and sake. In Japan, it is a common hang... Continue reading →
Meowvelous Cafe @ Taipei
It’s only open during dinner time and closed on Mondays – very hard to place reservations. This petite restaurant is located on one of the quieter streets in Taipei, next to historic Japanese-built buildings around Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall.... Continue reading →
The Menu at Magoemon
In May of last year, Gemma wrote an awesome post about seasonal cooking — using ingredients that grow naturally at different times of the year for the sake of your health, the environment and your bank balance. As someone who... Continue reading →