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MOTOism: Let's Fillet a Fluke
October 16, 2012
Fish is still something a lot of people are scared of in the States. Heads, guts,...
Sip + Shop: Atelier Dion Teacup Launch + Bicycle Coffee
October 15, 2012
Our great friends and talented ceramicists Rie and Jay of Atelier Dion have designed cups...
Forest Feast: Butternut Apple Tart
October 15, 2012
I know fall is here when my CSA starts to brim with apples and squash....
The PDT Project: Berlioni
October 12, 2012
When creating cocktails, bartenders draw inspiration from a wide array of sources. The most common...
Japanify: Matsutake Farro
October 11, 2012
The other day, Washi and I went to Uniqlo thinking we could just casually stroll...
The Ramen Shaman: Silverlake Ramen (LA)
October 10, 2012
It's been just over a year since I started my ramen blog. At least six...
MOTOism: Izakaya MOTO
October 9, 2012
Izakaya MOTO is an invite-only, very exclusive izakaya, located in the heart of Financial District...
Culinography: The Thomas (Napa)
October 8, 2012
I had a lot of fun shooting recently with Chef Brad Farmerie (of Public in...
The PDT Project: Benton's Old-Fashioned
October 5, 2012
If there's one drink on the menu that PDT is perhaps most famous for, it...
Crop Shop in Azabujuban (TYO)
October 5, 2012
I used to live in Azabujuban for four years during my 20s. Sadly I don’t...
Skankynavia: L'Etoile
October 3, 2012
A new cocktail bar opened in Copenhagen in the spring of 2012. The creation of...
Upcoming Event: Umamiventure #33: Hive Tour with East Bay Urban Bees
October 2, 2012
Umamiventures are BACK! The last field trip was at the TCHO factory back in March...