From a marketing perspective, a Hello Kitty food joint is so clever because there are so many Hello Kitty fans willing to jump on all Hello Kitty products. More noticeably in Hong Kong, you will find Hello Kitty's face everywhere - from tissue packs to drink bottles at 7-11. This ...
Toronto Food: Fisherman Lobster Clubhouse Restaurant
If you follow any Toronto food hashtag on social media, chances are that you've come across pictures of the fried lobster mountain at Fisherman Lobster Clubhouse Restaurant. Located in a strip plaza in North Scarborough, aquariums line the perimeter of Fisherman Lobster Clubhouse ...
Yan Toh Heen: Hong Kong Michelin Star Restaurant
Whenever I visit Hong Kong, I usually favour street food and local cheap eats. However, on this trip, I wanted to sample what this world-class city's Michelin Starred Chinese restaurants had to offer. A friend took us to the Michelin 2-Star Restaurant Yan Toh Heen for its ...
Hong Kong Food: McDonald’s Build Your Burger
I never thought I would be writing a food review of McDonald's, but their Build a Burger menu was so fun and memorable that I just have to mention that while in Hong Kong, I sampled McDonald's Create Your Taste menu. The customizable menu is currently in parts of the world including ...
Hong Kong Food: Dim Sum Square
Dim Sum Square in Hong Kong is a no fuss, no nonsense dim sum only restaurant. Located in the heart of Sheung Wan, many locals and expats frequent this joint during the lunch hour. ...
Hong Kong Food: Elephant Grounds Coffee
Hong Kong's coffee culture is up and coming and many coffee shops are popping up in all corners of the city. Elephant Grounds has received decent reviews on OpenRice so I was excited to try this new hipster joint. ...
Hong Kong Food: Butao Ramen
There is no shortage of ramen shops in Hong Kong and I thought I'd give Butao Ramen a try since it consistently receives high ratings on the OpenRice app and lineups always form outside this little shop. ...
Hong Kong Food: MANA! Fast Slow Food
MANA! Fast Slow Food is a trendy spot in Hong Kong for vegan, vegetarian, organic, local, gluten-free and eco-friendly quick meals. This is the perfect joint for a quick detox if your travels bring you to Hong Kong. ...
How to Research and Plan a Trip Like a Boss
I love traveling to cities more than once because each trip makes you less of a tourist. By the third visit, I even put away my camera to start looking at the surroundings through my eyes rather than a lens. But when you’re visiting a city for the first time, some level of planning is in order to ...
Per Se: NYC Michelin Star Restaurant
In 2011, The New York Times called Per Se the best restaurant in New York City. After experiencing the tasting menu at this 3 Michelin Starred restaurant, I can swiftly attest to that statement. Per Se is owned by Thomas Keller of French Laundry, Ad Hoc and Bouchon fame. ...