I booked our second tour, Freedom Trail: Small Group Tour of Revolutionary Boston. While I'm an avid reader, when exploring a new city, I prefer the experience of being guided to major historical points. It also helped that our guide, Drew just finished his degree from the Boston Fine Arts Theatre Arts. His flair for drama enriched… Continue reading Boston review: Neptune Oyster – Worth the wait
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Boston review: Peach Farm
I booked a Ghosts & Gravestones Trolley Tour when L returned to the hotel. I knew this would be a silly excursion, but I was curious about the small cemeteries scattered throughout the downtown core. For this post, let's listen to "Smokin" by Boston. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GzMx9CnhVk The tour was corny, and the stories were grossly exaggerated… Continue reading Boston review: Peach Farm
Boston review: Raw oysters at Neptune Oyster
On Sunday, L was gone for the entire day. I originally planned to visit Martha's Vineyard but didn't want to be stuck on a tour bus for hours, so instead, I opted to check out the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts. Before L left, he asked me to please be aware of my… Continue reading Boston review: Raw oysters at Neptune Oyster
Montreal review: Vin Mon Lapin
Last week, I visited Montreal with my friends Emerald and Envy. The last time I was in Montreal was thirteen years ago when I was a broke student. I was excited that this time around, I could explore the local cuisine. For this post, let's listen to "Thinking Out Loud " by Ed Sheeran. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lp-EO5I60KA… Continue reading Montreal review: Vin Mon Lapin
Sukiyaki House Calgary Kaiseki Dinner: A Rare Japanese Tasting Menu Experience
Sukiyaki House occasionally hosts kaiseki dinners, multi-course Japanese tasting menus that are harder to book than a regular reservation. Here’s what the experience is like, and whether it’s worth it. L and I finally made it to one of Chef Koji Kobayashi's kaiseki dinners. Koji spent weeks working on the menu, as this was the… Continue reading Sukiyaki House Calgary Kaiseki Dinner: A Rare Japanese Tasting Menu Experience
Hitting the Sauce 