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memento mori: cacao & mixology
I indulged in a five-course cacao cocktail tasting menu at Memento Mori, an intimate craft cocktail bar nestled in the Toranomon Hills Tower, Tokyo, Japan.
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Kushiage 010
October 6th, 2025: It was already our last night in Osaka and we did not eat nearly enough deep fried foods yet. To remedy that, I reserved a table for 4 at Kushiage 010, a restaurant that specializes in the Japanese art of deep-frying food on a bamboo skewer (kushikatsu 串カツ / kushiage 串揚げ). This…
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Kai: Fine Native American Cuisine
Located in the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass resort, Kai is a La Liste Top 1000 restaurant that highlights Native American cuisine and ingredients sourced from the Sonoran Desert.
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Visiting Blackberry Farm 🗝️🗝️ (Part 1) — Theme: Garden Fresh
My wonderful parents-in-law spoiled the heck out of us kids this September with a relaxing 3-night vacation at Blackberry Farm, the serene Relais & Chateau nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains. As a farm-to-table enthusiast, this has been a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to taste and learn about the culinary practices of the Appalachian Mountains.
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First Rancho Gordo Bean Club Delivery!
After being on the waitlist for over a year, I finally received the invitation email to join the Rancho Gordo Bean Club. As a club member, I receive a quarterly shipment of 6 bags of heirloom beans, an additional goodie, and a newsletter from the heirloom bean grower for $50. I excitedly waited for my…
Adventures and thoughts about food
Just a place for me to share restaurant reviews, recipes, food findings, and other musings as I eat my way through life.