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Hu Jiao Bin: My First Trip to RaoHe Night Market

I love stumbling on something good.  It’s like a revelation when you accidentally come across something that you should have been looking for all along.  Well, this is that something.  Once I took a bite of this peppered bun (hu jiao bin), I realized that this is the best thing I’ve eaten in Taipei (well, so [...]

January 8th, 2010 | Category: Dining, Nightlife, Taiwan | 6 comments

Philippe’s and Cole’s: Battle for Dip Supremacy

There are two restaurants in Downtown LA that claim to be the originators of the French Dip. Both were established in 1908 and have histories as rich as the cities in which they lay their bricks on. Think about it, they were both selling french dipped sandwiches since they were going for a quarter [...]

March 11th, 2009 | Category: Dining, Downtown, Los Angeles, Nightlife | 4 comments

Kogi: Biracial Tacos

So if you live in LA and enjoy going out, then you must have heard of Kogi by now.  The mobile Korean-infused taco truck has become a sensational fad with hipsters, bar-goers, Yelp elites, and foodies all over Los Angeles looking for a late night snack with a twist.  The twist?  You gotta find it first.  [...]

February 28th, 2009 | Category: Dining, Los Angeles, Nightlife | One comment

A Night at the Museum

For many out there, the weekend begins on Thursday night.  For one, it’s a good night to catch friends before they skip town for the weekend.  Also, it’s when most bars and clubs break out cheap specials.  In college towns, Thursdays > Fridays–always.  In a small city like San Francisco, it’s primed for young professionals to [...]

February 24th, 2009 | Category: Nightlife, San Francisco | Leave a comment