Toronto – 100th Birthday Party
I went to Toronto last month. Why? Well, that’s a great question with a long answer that starts with my dad. When my dad was a kid in Hong Kong, there were these families with kids the same age who...
View ArticleMother’s Dumplings (Toronto)
Toronto was such a great city to visit. I’m still happily remembering my trip for my Uncle’s 100th birthday celebration. I’d heard Toronto had a big Chinatown with lots to see and do, and wanted to...
View ArticleWhiskey Dinner at City Beer Hall
“Hey m’dear, any interest in going to a whiskey tasting dinner tomorrow night at City Beer Hall (in collaboration with The Speakeasy)?” There’s something to be said for good friends who bring you...
View ArticleCNY at Hong Kong Bakery and Bistro
Gung Hey Fat Choy! I kicked off my Chinese New Year Festivities at Hong Kong Bakery & Bistro with a bevy of local bloggers. Daniel B. organized the dinner to try the set menu featuring two dishes...
View ArticleEuro Deli and Market
Since moving to Latham, one of Albany John’s favorite new food spots is Euro Deli and Market at 106 Wade Road Extension. The staff are super friendly, helpful, and always so sharp looking. When you...
View ArticleHappy New Year, 2014
I know it’s almost the end of January, but how was your new year? Mine was spent up in a cabin at Dippikill, the campground SUNY owns up in Warrensburg, NY. Since NYE was on a weekday, we got the...
View ArticleNortheast Dumpling House
Want fresh handmade dumplings? Northeast Dumpling House is your bet for freshly made squidgy dumplings. I think they still have some kinks to work out, but overall they’re a nice new addition to the...
View ArticleChinese New Year at Ala Shanghai
Chinese New Year 2014, The Year of the Horse, has been one festive year so far! I began celebrations with friends at Ala Shanghai. After seeing their specials for Chinese New Year, I couldn’t wait to...
View ArticleChinese New Year in Flushing 2014
Last weekend I drove down to Flushing to celebrate Chinese New Year with my family. It was our first year celebrating without Yeh-Yeh, our family’s patriarch. That didn’t really hit me until...
View ArticleGrilling in Winter
Snow can’t stop me from bringing the heat! I shoveled out the grill, cleaned her off, and smoked up some pork shoulder and ribs. As you can see, one of her wheels got lost in all of this snow...
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