Adventures in a Chinese- American Kitchen
Category: Travel
Hi! I took a week off for midterms, but I'm back now, just in time for fall break. To add to that, my team and I haven't had time to gather and my dad came to visit. Did I need a better excuse to indulge in good food? absolutely not. I'd been wanting seafood for a … Continue reading Monterey Bay Fish Grotto
The CRR is over! 10 weeks. 8 restaurants. 4 friends. 2 favourites. 1 amazing summer. I definitely didn't stick to my original list, but I don't regret that one bit. Todays post is all about the highlights. Let’s get started! Best restaurant: Chalawan Asian Eatery There were two contenders for "Best Restaurant": Little Donkey and … Continue reading CRR: The Wrapup
Hi! I’m back for the FINAL week of CRR! I was joined today by a good friend who’s starting grad school next week (he’s a real economist). This was one of the most enjoyable meals I’ve ever had. We had some great discussion about econ, life, goals and some laughs over the proper way to … Continue reading CRR Week 9: The Mad Monkfish
Hi! We are... HALFWAY through the Cambridge restaurant rush! Time really does fly. This post is a bit different. A couple of friends invited me to a local brewery two weeks ago. I don't drink, but the place seemed cool. Turns out, it's a great place and I HAD to write about it.... unfortunately.... I … Continue reading CRR Week 7: Lamplighter Brewing Co.
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! It's spring! Someone please send the commissar of PGH's weather a message because it's snowing again.... Weather aside, it’s been the most amazing week. I’ve finally settled on a senior thesis project, my team got into finals for a hackathon.... and.... I got accepted into a selective summer research program! I’m really excited that … Continue reading Recipes are Research
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
The Red-braised Twinkie 