Adventures in a Chinese- American Kitchen
Category: Dining
Hi!!! As of yesterday, I am 20!!!! What does that mean? Celebration of course! Even better, my family and our close friends are all fully vaccinated so no excuse NOT to go out. That's right, after nearly 1.5 YEARS, reviews are back! 1200 Chophouse 1200 (degree) Chophouse is a small steakhouse right by St. Pete's … Continue reading Birthday Dinner at 1200 Chophouse
As promised, I'm back with a special restaurant review! While 2019 was amazing, I 150% can't wait for 2020. Of course, it's very important to get things started on the right foot. What better way than with a spectacularly delicious dinner? Let's get going! LAGO LAGO is a contemporary Italian restaurant by Michelin starred chef … Continue reading New Year’s Dinner at LAGO
Hi!!! I'm back in Shanghai! Again? That's right. Just 2 days after getting back, we headed out to Hangzhou for a VERY IMPORTANT celebration: GRANDPA'S 80th!!!!!!! To say there's much to celebrate would be a MASSIVE understatement. He's mentored countless students as a professor (they still send him gifts and greetings!), published 12 books and … Continue reading Return to 山外山
Hi!!!! I hope everyone had an AMAZING Thanksgiving! We celebrated with friends from Shanghai, and I actually got to meet up with some of my HS classmates! While I would have been perfectly content with that one celebration, my mom thought otherwise and graciously decided to treat me to a very special meal. As usual, … Continue reading Mifune NYC: Some Seriously Soulful Sushi
Hi!!! I hope everyone's had a great week! Only 12 more days until Thanksgiving!!! But... before the holiday onslaught, I have one last restaurant review! Even better, a review with a friend! We've been planning to go out together for the past three weeks, but midterms, assignments and papers got into the way. Well, she … Continue reading Restaurant Review: Merchant Oyster Co.
Hi!!! Sorry for the late post. I just spent the most magical weekend with my mom. Honestly, I'm probably the luckiest girl on campus. First, my dad flies over to see me, and only a week later my mom flies over! We spent the weekend shopping, visiting museums, and of course, went for an AMAZING … Continue reading Restaurant Review: Union Grill
Hi!!!! I'm back! Before I begin with the post, HAPPY BIRTHDAY PRC!!!!!! On October 1st, China celebrated the 70th year anniversary of the founding of the PRC with a festivals, shows and, of course, a HUGE military parade. While many might not agree with China's policies and ideology, it's hard to deny the incredible progress … Continue reading Restaurant Review: Social House 7
Hi!! I'm back with this week's adventure. I'll admit, there's not much of an adventure this week. I was going to check out the National Aviary, but my friend got sick 😦 Don't worry, I'll get there next week! While I didn't go on an actual adventure, I did go on a food adventure. Let's … Continue reading Eat Unique! Testing the Impossible Burger
As promised, I'm back with the review I promised. Pittsburgh is a food city to say the least with incredible options from around the world. Of course, there's also the mainstays like Pirmanti's (actually only about 2 miles from campus!). However, since it is a celebratory dinner, we opted for something more upscale. A quick … Continue reading Floor 2: A Taste of Pittsburgh
Hi!!! I'm back as promised with a review of the restaurant where we celebrated my mom's birthday. My mom has been talking about coming back to this place since trying it last year with some of her girlfriends during restaurant week last year- except, we never got a chance. Well, what better place to take … Continue reading Restaurant Review: Sun Studio
The Red-braised Twinkie 