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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]