The Wandering Eater

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Brunch at Celestine (Brooklyn, NY)

I had invited a few friends to brunch at Celestine, a Mediterranean restaurant in Dumbo, with the hopes of seeing the glorious view of Brooklyn..

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Towa (NYC)

Towa is a new restaurant about three months young and it’s part of the Hands Hospitality group (some known restaurants from them in NYC: Atomix,..

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Dinner at Bar Tulix (SoHo, NYC)

Bar Tulix is a Mexican restaurant in SoHo that is casual, fun and a bit sexy with the dim lighting. It’s the kind of place..

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Black Seed Bagels (Williamsburg, Brooklyn)

As a lifelong New Yorker, I have my proclivities as to where I would go for my Jewish delicatessen (e.g. bagels and schmear). There’s always..

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Restaurant Le Duc (Paris, France)

Restaurant Le Duc is a sophisticated seafood restaurant that does make you think you’re in a yacht even though you’re in the middle of the..

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Bold Flavors at Night + Market, Las Vegas

If you want food flavors that feels like fireworks are exploding in your mouth and you are in Las Vegas, you should head over to..

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Hello Again and I Traveled to Vegas: Bazaar Meat by José Andrés at Sahara Las Vegas

If you have been reading my site for a while, my apologies for long absence since essentially, life has changed for everyone because of COVID-19...

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Serene Deliciousness at Aquavit (2* Michelin)

I’m happy to say after eating at Aquavit after all of these years, it is still very good for both the food and service. This..

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Yong Yi Ting at the Mandarin Oriental Pudong (Shanghai, China; 1* Michelin)

Yong Yi Ting was my final dinner destination while in Shanghai. This restaurant sits 21 feet underground at the basement level of the luxury hotel..

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PHÉNIX eatery & bar at The PuLi Hotel (Shanghai, China) – 1* Michelin

I’m straying from the Mandarin Oriental Pudong for a moment and briefly talk about my dinner at the 1* Michelin restaurant, PHÉNIX eatery & bar..

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Cafe Gray Deluxe at The Middle House – Fine French Cuisine Meets Luxurious Chinese Ingredients (Shanghai, China)

Usually I don’t seek another cuisine outside of where I’m traveling. For example, when I’m in Shanghai, I would typically eat Chinese food or eat..

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Hairy Crab Feast at Si Ji Xuan at the Four Seasons Shanghai (Shanghai, China)

The Four Seasons Shanghai is one of the first luxury hotels in the city. (Let’s be clear about this and don’t confuse the other Four..

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Midtown Shangri-La Hangzhou and Cheng Zhong Restaurant (Hangzhou, China)

The other hotel I’ve stayed in Hangzhou was Midtown Shangri-La, Hangzhou. This Shangri-La hotel is the newest of the two in Hangzhou and interestingly this..

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JW Marriott Hangzhou (Hangzhou, China)

Next off to Hangzhou! My flight from Chengdu took me to Shanghai. Learning that Hangzhou is less than an hour away from Shanghai by way..

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International House Hotel and Loa Bar (New Orleans, LA)

As with many buildings in the Central Business District, exteriors and interiors tell very different stories. In this case, both are intriguing: The facade is..

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French Opulence at Le Pavillon Hotel (New Orleans, LA)

This Romanesque white stone building is one of the most architecturally dramatic hotels in the city. The lobby is no less elegant, with towering ceilings,..

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Excellent Stay at Windsor Court Hotel (New Orleans, LA)

When I was in New Orleans, I stayed at The Windsor Court Hotel. It’s a very elegant hotel just a few blocks away from the..

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Comfortable Stay at Boxotel (Montreal, Canada)

I was invited to a press trip to Montreal last week to explore this charming city that has both the Old World and modern. It..

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Staying at the Legendary Shangri-La, Bangkok

My last hotel stay in Bangkok was at the legendary Shangri-La, Bangkok. This property is locally famous since it’s the second luxury hotel brand to..

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Praya Kitchen and Yao Rooftop Bar at Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse

If you are looking for a place that has phenomenal 360-degree views you should head to Bangkok Marriott Hotel The Surawongse rooftop at Yao Rooftop..

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Afternoon Tea at Anantara Siam Bangkok

We stopped by Anantara Siam Bangkok for afternoon tea to cool our heels from the intense heat and humidity of Bangkok. We had hoped to..

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Afternoon Tea at Pan Pacific Singapore

Whenever I travel to a foreign country, particularly Asian, I hope the hotel that serves afternoon tea would adapt its menu to the country’s cuisine..

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Wedgewood Afternoon Tea at The Langham Huntington, Pasadena (Los Angeles, CA)

When we drove over to The Langham, Pasadena from central Los Angeles, the pace of life here feels a little more relaxed and it truly..

Dinner at Baar Baar (NYC)

I’ve been aware of Baar Baar for the past couple of years since there’s been a trend of modern Indian restaurants opening in New York..

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La Pâtisserie Cyril Lignac (Paris, France)

One of the many reasons to come to Paris or France, in general is their fantastic pastries and bread culture. It’s unparalleled compared to many..

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Orange Ginger Bundt Cake for All Saints’ Day

I am very excited to partner with Spiribam and Rhum Clement for All Saints’ Day on November 1st. In Martinique, there is a seasonal abundance..

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Morocco, Kingdom of Taste Pop-Up at Hudson Yards, NY

If you want to get a taste of Morocco but only taking a subway, taxi or bike ride away – head over to Morocco, Kingdom..

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Thai Green Curry Puff Pastries

This post is sponsored by Hatfield Easter is approaching and while I do not celebrate that holiday for religious reasons but only for the secular,..

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Li Xuan at The Ritz-Carlton, Chengdu

If you have been following my Instagram feed recently, I meandered through four cities in China: Chengdu, Hangzhou, Shanghai and Chongqing. It’s a whirlwind of..

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