You’re going to crave slow roasted chicken, beef, or lamb tajines on the rooftops overlooking Morocco, the fresh and perfectly seasoned roasted vegetables, and the happiness of knowing that while Calvin is blogging, he’s not eating, so there’s more to go around… The warm, fresh bread that came out with every meal, [...]
Posts Tagged ‘food’
You’re Going to Crave It…
Friday, January 20th, 2012The Oldest Restaurant in the World
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011This one’s for the foodies: eating at the oldest restaurant in the world, Sobrino de Botin, founded in 1725. We first whet our appetite by pregaming at one of Hemingway’s favorite bars: Cervicheria Alemana. And then we walk over to sample the staying power of Sobrino de Botin: – At time of posting in Granada [...]
Food in Beijing
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2011Leaving in two days for the states. gulp. In beijing now, rediscovering a city I had only briefly seen before. I love these back alleys and tea shops. Two things I should start this entry with: 1. I was raised Chinese (well, as well as my parents could manage in suburban New Jersey). When we get [...]
A Wedding in India: Day 1 of 2
Saturday, July 2nd, 2011Najia’s Classmate Calvin Sun will arrive in Srinagar soon. Arrives in Srinagar 1st or 2nd July to attend Neelu’s wedding. He will call your Mom/Dad. Give him a place to stay and feed him to fatten him with wazwan. – Najia’s uncle in an email CC’ed to me As mentioned yesterday, Najia Dar is my [...]
Pokhara by the Lake
Sunday, June 26th, 2011Pokhara is a backpacker haven, especially for those looking for a respite from the hullabaloo of Kathmandu. But because of this allure, it’s hard to get away from other tourists, unless you’re going during low season (i.e. right now). But the downside to having Pokhara all to yourself during monsoon is that you miss out [...]
Our Last Day in Istanbul
Thursday, June 16th, 2011We finish off Istanbul with a relaxing day of sightseeing. After beginning our day at the Turkish Baths with a thorough scrubdown and massage, we hopped on a metro: The Metro at 1.75L a ride …where we ended up near the Spice Market and the New Mosque. Interior of the New Mosque Right by the [...]
In Lima!
Sunday, March 27th, 2011In the middle of a late night dinner at Pardos Chicken near downtown Lima, where we’re having tasty cow hearts and some fantastic fried chicken. More to come when I have time to upload a few pictures and videos.- At time of posting in Lima-Callao / Aerop. Internacional Jorgechavez, it was 68 °F – Humidity: [...]
Hong Kong by night
Saturday, December 18th, 2010I think my trip in Hong Kong has been defined by limitless amounts of good food. Like being in NYC Chinatown on crack. A little bit more food – At time of posting in Hong Kong, it was 64.4 °F – Humidity: 68% | Wind Speed: 11km/hr | Cloud Cover: Cloudy
