Ras Plant Based is an Ethiopian restaurant in West Village, serving plant-based dishes rooted in traditional flavors with a modern twist. We started with the Injera Nachos—crispy injera chips topped…

It was Shinae who introduced us all to Oneunjeong on a trip to Seoul a couple of years ago. According to her, it is one of the best places to…

The Orchid Show is an annual event at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) located in the Bronx. Spanning approximately 250 acres, it’s one of the largest and most renowned…

Before Tsukiji’s famous fish market (the inner fish market) relocated to Toyosu in 2018, it was one of my favorite places in Tokyo. The market was a foodie’s paradise, packed…

North Dumpling has been among my favorite places for cheap dumplings for years. It was my friend Alex, who introduced me to the tiny shop on Essex St. on our…

Woorijip is a Korean food spot located on 32nd street, right in the heart of Koreatown. It’s a great place for grab-and-go Korean comfort food with shelves filled with pre-packed…

When Steve was visiting me in Norway, we decided to spend the weekend in Stavanger. AC and Kristian came along too, and we all checked into Victoria Hotel, a beautiful…

Hoi Tod Chaw Lae is a street kitchen/restaurant close to Thong Lo BTS Station known for pad thai and hoi tod. Most of you are probably familiar with pad thai,…

I had taken the overnight bus from Bangkok to Mae Sot and arrived early in the morning, slightly groggy but ready to explore. There’s something magical about those quiet hours…

In Jeonju, we had dinner at Hankook Jib, which is a restaurant famous for its bibimbap. Bibimbap is a Korean dish with rice and various toppings including different kinds of…

I usually fly out of JFK late at night, squeezing every last minute out of my time in the city. But a morning flight to Phoenix last year meant that…

If you’re flying out of JFK’s Terminal 4, there’s a good chance you’ll find me relaxing at the Delta Sky Club near Gate B31. It’s not the flashiest lounge out…