We never visit San Francisco without a trip to our favorite Spanish restaurant, Zarzuela. In fact, it was the only request my son had, besides the Chinese food he wanted to eat while we were up there. Since the restaurant is only open for dinner five evenings a week (no lunch service), we decide to […]
a solid tapas bar in the heart of Wanchai Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a city that never sleeps, and also, a city that is constantly evolving. My last trip here was only a year and a half ago, however, the food scene has yet again spun in another direction. I recently visited 22 Ships, a tapas spot in an area of Wanchai which used to […]
Vaca — Costa Mesa
Last year, we are all waiting with bated breath for Vaca to open. Six months ago, the Spanish-inspired restaurant opens amid Chef Amar Santana’s stint on Top Chef, creating even more of a buzz than usual, as the whole of Orange County and beyond is glued to the TV awaiting the outcome. Amar comes in second place and […]
Iberico & Co — Hong Kong
It’s the first time I’ve ventured to SoHo (south of Hollywood Rd) on this trip. I’m meeting my dear old friend Nou for dinner. She selects a Spanish restaurant for tapas and some wine. The SoHo area came about only a few years before I left Hong Kong so I’m not too familiar with it. It […]
A splendid afternoon at Mijas — Stanley, Hong Kong
The “set lunch” is a highly popular way to enjoy an affordable meal quickly in Hong Kong. Most restaurants offer this, from the most generic of restaurants, to the very high end. It is a way of life here, and one which I grew up eating with my entire family, especially my grandparents, who relished […]
