I spent months looking for new places to eat in Tokyo, but my prerequisite was no lineups, eliminating many good restaurants. While waiting for great food can be worth it, I wanted to avoid all the super-hyped spots that TikTok made inaccessible. Tokyo is so busy and crowded that the last thing I wanted to… Continue reading Tokyo review: Iroriya Higashiginzaten (Ginza): Worth seeking out
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Yakitori Sanki Tokyo: Bib Gourmand Spot Worth the Stop
One of my best-ever dining experiences was at Yakitori Sanka in Tokyo. I found this tiny spot when looking through the Michelin guide. The owner uses specialty local chickens and dusts each piece with sun-dried salt from the eastern Kochi Prefecture over Tosa binchotan charcoal. Not only was this the best yakitori and sake I… Continue reading Yakitori Sanki Tokyo: Bib Gourmand Spot Worth the Stop
Francine’s Calgary: A Girls’ Night Spot Worth Booking
Kournikova, Lululemon, 47, and I met at Francine's for a long-overdue dinner. Francine's is a French pop-up bar housed in Meat & Bread. I've meant to check out this bar for ages, but circumstances prevented me until our girls' night. Let's listen to "Cherry Pie" by Sade for this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNkbbA_xW5E The bartender makes a mean cocktail! These… Continue reading Francine’s Calgary: A Girls’ Night Spot Worth Booking
Paper Lantern: Best Vietnamese in Calgary
Friday was my last day at my job, leaving me an entire weekend of unemployment before I started my new position. Chew Steel wanted to mark the occasion by going out for dinner. I picked Paper Lantern as I wanted to relive my experience with Danni and the Olympian two days earlier. Let's listen to "Kokomo" by… Continue reading Paper Lantern: Best Vietnamese in Calgary
Banh Mi Date #15: Paper Lantern in Calgary
For the past year, I've corresponded with Danni on Instagram. We share similar tastes in food, and we've even been to the same restaurants at the same time, though we weren't aware then. We decided to meet up officially. I invited my friend, the Olympian. Divine Offering isn't accessible on Wednesdays so that she couldn't… Continue reading Banh Mi Date #15: Paper Lantern in Calgary
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