Adventures in a Chinese- American Kitchen
Category: Dining
Happy July 4th weekend! I hope everyone is spending the weekend to relax. For those who are traveling.... good luck..... Here, the Cambridge restaurant rush continues. I really wanted a safe bet this week after the disappointing last three weeks. Mamaleh's Deli Boston definitely sits in New York's shadow when it comes to the deli … Continue reading CRR Week 4: Mamaleh’s Deli
Welcome to week 3! I've been going a bit of a distance to the restaurants. Turns out, one of the restaurants on my radar is literally 2 minutes from the dorm?! I don't know how I missed this, especially since meat is my kryptonite. Did I forget to mention the 5 "Best of Boston" awards? … Continue reading CRR Week 3: The Smoke Shop BBQ
Welcome to the second week of restaurant rush! Today's tour takes us to the Cambridge classic Alive and Kicking Lobster. I LOVE seafood and haven't had lobster (or good seafood) in over a year, so I was more than excited. Alive and Kicking Lobsters Alive and Kicking Lobsters is a small market/restaurant tucked in a … Continue reading CRR Week 2: Alive and Kicking Lobsters
Alden and Harlow Alden and Harlow is a Cambridge classic. From what I've heard, Alden and Harlow isn't just a restaurant, it's a destination. No wonder! It's located at 40 Brattle Square, tucked under the historic Brattle Theatre. I couldn't wait to give it a try. They offer dinner every night and brunch on weekends. … Continue reading CRR Week 1: Alden and Harlow
Hi! Im back. miss me yet? If not, too bad. I’ll admit, not much happened since the last post. bUT, I’m in Cambridge (MA) now! But, instead of boring everyone with research details, let's get to the food. Cambridge may be dwarfed by NYC, Chicago, LA or San Francisco, but with exclusive neighbourhoods and two … Continue reading Cambridge Restaurant Rush
Hi! I know it's been a while. Life's just been busy and not much has happened with food lately. BUT.... my friend has come down to visit me, so I took the opportunity to share what Florida has to offer. Now, my birthday is coming up soon. I wanted to take the opportunity to go … Continue reading Maritana at Don Ceasar
HI! I hope everyone enjoyed Chinese New Year! Things have really ramped up on my end- research, classes, projects, research... However, there's always time for friends and food! Today was one of those days. My friend invited me out for lunch at Mercurio's. I'm not a big fan of pizza so I was skeptical at … Continue reading Authentic Italian at Mercurio’s Shadyside
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
The Red-braised Twinkie 