The holidays always leads to overeating, and on days we need a break from it all, we like to eat congee. Many Chinese/Vietnamese eateries will serve congee, but there are only a handful of places where the congee is perfectly prepared, to the desired texture that I grew up with in Hong Kong. One of […]
Cantonese comfort food in Sacramento
I am always amazed by the quality of Cantonese food in the Bay Area regardless of what little hole-in-the-wall you happen to chance upon in certain neighborhoods. I am in Sacramento for a friend’s wedding last weekend, and my friend Carlos takes me to T Kee, a restaurant his Chinese colleague raves about. The restaurant itself […]
Lunch at The Federal Bar — Long Beach + giveaway
It’s been quite some time since I last visit The Federal Bar in Long Beach. I always forget how in awe I am of its architecture, and all the intricacies of old bank which use to stand here pops into view wherever you look. Take for instance the bar, which use to be the bank […]
a long awaited revisit to Vine San Clemente
I have a group of girlfriends who I’m pretty close to. They’re the one of the first people I meet when I moved to southern California and even though we don’t see each other as often as we’d like, we do get together for one another’s birthdays each year. The first of our birthdays falls […]
the frustrating concept that is Saint Marc
Several friends and I decide to check out the new restaurant, Saint Marc, at Pacific City. I have no pre-conceived notions about the restaurant, knowing absolutely nothing about it when we arrive. I like the decor and its clean, open layout. There is a sign at the entrance indicating that you find a table and […]
