Adventures in a Chinese- American Kitchen
Hi!!! I know it's been a while, but I'm back and definitely haven't been lazing around. Since last post, I've visited two colleges, finished my internship at Sidechef 😦 and really got busy on those college apps. Well, with that said, it's time to get back to Cultural Shanghai! This week, I finally get to … Continue reading Cultural Shanghai Pt.3: Hu Xin Teahouse
Hi!! As promised, I'm back to share our epic Hangzhou eats. So, let's get going! Normally, nice dinner in Hangzhou mean a stop at 山外山 (shan wai shan) for some unforgettable fish head soup or the centuries old lakeside classic 楼外楼 (lou wai lou). Well, our hosts went far above and beyond and treated us … Continue reading Hangzhou pt 2: Feast at 龙井草堂
Hi!!! Last week, I said for the second time that I'd go to that historic teahouse, and guess what, I didn't go... again. Well, my family ended up going somewhere with better tea and much better scenery. Yep, Hanghou, home of Longjing tea. Unfortunately, tea season ended late April, but we didn't miss out on … Continue reading Quick Trip to Hangzhou Pt. 1: The Views!!! （杭州印象）
Hi!!! I'm back, but not with another installment of Cultural Shanghai. Remember last post when I said it's been all about the duck lately? Well, it's really been all about the duck. So, guess what, I decided to go get some duck. Not just any duck- Crispy skinned Roast Duck There are literally hundreds of … Continue reading 花悦庭：Fine Cantonese Cuisine
Hi!! As promised, I'm back with another installment of Cultural Shanghai. I know I said I would be going to a historic teahouse, but ..... I got a bit distracted browsing Lonely Planet.... and.... couldn't take my eyes off one restaurant in particular: 绿波廊 绿波廊 绿波廊 is THE restaurant in the Yu Garden food scene. … Continue reading Cultural Shanghai: 绿波廊 (Lu Bo Lang) The Restaurant of Dignitaries
Hi!!! Yesterday, I had some pretty insane crab ..... at a subway station. Well, there's a reason for that. Right after lunch, we were off to start a new series on the blog: Cultural Shangahai From the centuries old buildings on Waitan to hutongs, Shanghai is renowned for it's cultural history. I've always wanted to … Continue reading Cultural Shanghai: The (Not so) Sad Holocaust Story (上海犹太难民纪念馆）
Hi!!! I hope everyone had a fun- filled 4th of July (feel free to send over some celebration pics). Unfortunately, here in Shanghai, fireworks are banned in city limits and apartments aren't grill friendly 😦 However, just because we couldn't bust out our red white and blue pride doesn't mean we didn't have plenty to … Continue reading 蟹的岡田屋：Crab Time!!!
Hi!! I'm back! It's a bit early, but I really missed everyone!!! Quick update: Things are getting hot in Shanghai! Even with the rain, it hasn't dropped below 32C (90F) all week. Well, when things heat up, there's nothing I love more than a MASSIVE bowl of fresh fruit. Most people would reach for a … Continue reading The 5 Most Underrated Summer Fruits
Hi!!! I'm back from the shortest summer vacation ever! The plan was to take a bit of the break, but since I'm going to have a summer full of food adventures in Shanghai, I just can't resist sharing. So, what have I been up to? Well, let's start with some exciting news! I'm (almost) part … Continue reading Quick Trip to Suzhou (苏州）
Hi!!! I'm finally back. After a long year of writing and food adventures, I'm definitely ready for a break. Unlike the past summers, I won't be heading for camp. However, between college essays and my internship at Sidechef, my summer will be packed. Of course, there will be plenty of research (read: wandering and eating) … Continue reading Going On Summer Vacation!
