Culinary Excursions

There’s always time for Chai

In India, at any given time of day, there’s always time for Tea. Whether you are visiting someone’s home, a shop, at a hotel, you are always offered a modest sized cup of black tea called “Chai” infused with cardamon, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and milk. Depending on the region in India, the spices that they use …

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Noodletown: “Koreatown LA”

“Noodletown” is a show I write & co-host all about Food, Culture & Neighborhood in Asian Neighborhoods throughout the United States. On our 7th episode, my co-host Jim Park & I visit Koreatown, Los Angeles. This is our most informative and best episode to date. We arrive conveniently via Metro Station stop at Western & Wilshire. …

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A Foodie Getaway to Conejo Valley

As a native to Southern California and a devoted foodie, I am always on the hunt for quality tasting food and new restaurants to explore. It seems to be an ongoing journey as there are so many neighborhoods within Los Angeles containing a diversity of culinary gems. Turnover rates on restaurants/bars are high as well …

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A Modern Cooking Class in Cusco

“The Best Way to Someone’s Heart is Through Their Stomach” One of the highlights of Peru was the delicious food, fresh ingredients and friendly people. In all my Travel itinerary, I always try to squeeze in a Cooking Class. There’s no better way to dive deep into their culture than to learn of the local ingredients, cooking techniques and spend time …

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“Travels with Epicurus”

An extract I found in the back of the book “Travels with Epicurus” by Daniel Klein. A satirical irony of the mentality and outlook of Americans versus European Lifestyle. This is one of the best travel philosophy books I’ve picked up in awhile! Epicureanism as a Living Philosophy Today Aegean islanders like to tell a joke …

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Travel Show: “Little Manila” National City

According to the 2010 United States Census, Filipinos make up about 18% of National City’s population. Many of the Filipino restaurants, groceries, and other commercial buildings are centered around 8th Street and Plaza Boulevard in National City. In our 3rd episode of Noodle Town, Jim Park and I explore “Filipino Town” or “Little Manila”, National …

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Noodle Town: China Town, Vegas

Jim Park and I explore “China Town”, Las Vegas, Nevada, to learn about the Food, Culture and Neighborhood with AREAA Las Vegas Chapter members, Sherwin Escuanela & Michael Payne. Las Vegas’s Chinese population began to boom starting in the 1960s and by the 1990s which grew to a population of 15,000 with the majority working in …

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Pintxos: Basque Country’s Culinary Novelty

San Sebastian, located in the northern tip of Spain ‘Basque Country‘ is considered “Culinary Capital” of the world. It’s known to have more Michelin-Stars per capita than anywhere else in the world. Dozens of intersected streets and alleys are filled with Pintxo Bars in San Sebastian. One can easily go from spending 15 euros a meal …

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