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Chinese 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...
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Grilling 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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Berkshire Pork Baby Back Ribs
Ah, the joys of the swine. I picked up a ~10lb package of “Kurobuta” pork baby back ribs for $3.65/lb. What a steal. And while there is a high amount of bone in baby back ribs, 10 lbs of baby back...
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Shwe Mandalay
Grab 5 of your friends, and get a table for 6 at Shwe Mandalay. Six is the perfect amount of people to try a significant amount of Shwe Mandalay’s menu without taking up half of the restaurant. Albany...
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Shwe Mandalay round 2
I couldn’t wait to get back to Shwe Mandalay for a second go-round after my first visit. This second visit didn’t go as smoothly – we were the only table in there on a Friday night and service was...
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Smoked Pork Butt
Smoked pork butt rubbed with my BBQ Rub Recipe. Smoked low and slow for a few hours over applewood chips. Not gonna lie – the bark on this roast was awesome. I had to stop myself from eating the...
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NYCation
I don’t know if there’s much more I love these days than being alone. I went down to NYC to hang with my SIL and BFF Maka for a few days and recharge. I didn’t tell anyone else I was coming down...
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Tavern Noodle
Yup, super late on this summary. Checked out the Tavern Noodle pop up with Chopsticks Optional and some other friends. So. The good. It’s cool that there was a pop up shop. Novelty, and it’s likely...
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The Crimson Sparrow
My big Christmas present from Albany John was dinner at The Crimson Sparrow. The Crimson Sparrow has a frequently changing tasting menu with the occasional Asian influence. It’s headed by owner John...
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Flores Family Restaurant
I know of no better way to start off a meal than with fried yucca and chicarron. Flores Family Restaurant is one of the few places you can get this fab appetizer. You can also get a papa rellena,...
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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...
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Mother’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...
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Whiskey 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...
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CNY 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...
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Euro 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...
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Happy 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...
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Northeast 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...
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Chinese 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...
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Chinese 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...
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Grilling 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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