2015

Los Angeles

Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai

Today we tried a great Ramen place, Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai, in Costa Mesa. The ‘kitakata ramen’ is flat, wide and curly – very different from what we usually have and we loved it! We had the Green Chili Shio Ramen

New York

Hot Pot at Hakata Tonton

We couldn’t resist and found ourselves here at Hakata Tonton once again after a successful show! I think this place has become a must-go place each time we are in NYC! Today we tried a different hot pot – “Hakata Motsu,” although

New York

Tapas at ABC Cocina

We have tried ABC Kitchen before this is our first time at ABC Cocina by Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Like ABC Kitchen, the restaurant emphasizes the use of organic and fresh ingredients sourced from regional farmers. I think I like the food here

New York

Eataly NYC

Located in Flatiron district, Eataly is an Italian market that sells everything from cheese and pasta to salumi and produce. It also has a nice selection of cafes and restaurants. Today we had a nice sit-down lunch at La Pizza

New York

Totto Ramen

Totto Ramen was one of two ramen shops that are most often recommended by people in New York, so we were happy to finally give it a try!   Totto Ramen is different from most ramen shops in that their

Going Places

Disneyland and California Adventure Park

Our fun time with my brother’s family continues: Time for Disneyland! This year happens to be Disney’s 60th Anniversary so there are lots of upgraded performances as part of the Diamond Celebration. We visited both Disneyland Park and California Adventure Park

Going Places

USS Midway Museum

Our first time to USS Midway Museum in San Diego. It was very interesting and informative having the chance to explore the huge carrier and the flight simulation was quite fun too! Midway aircraft carrier.