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1. Lustre Pearl Bar
Lustre Pearl's rear outdoor area is kinda like what San Francisco's Zeitgeist would be like if it had a soul.
I'm a sucker for old, creaky houses with peeled-off paint, exposed walls, and spaces that are gloriously destroyed. The front yard and porch…More »
2. Café Santropol
The most colorful, enormous, and cutely creative sandwiches. Pleasant outdoor patio in the rear garden. Quirky design, friendly staff, good side dishes. Close to the park if you opt to take your huge sandwich onto the grass. My absolute favorite: the…More »
3. Ippudo NY
So yeah, the ramen is great (the braised pork belly swimming in my bowl was to die for). But those pork buns? Those pork buns are what I'll return to Ippudo for. They are effing amazing.
As for the spot itself, I love it. Lively atmosphere, modern…More »
4. Don Bogam BBQ & Wine Bar
New York, NY 10016
(212) 683-2200
Holy hell. I admit I know close to nothing about Korean cuisine, and this lively spot on 32nd Street blew me away. Our group of 8 had a feast of beef and pork: the Galbi beef and strips of bacon-y pork were fabulous. I didn't dig the Kimchi-Jjigae as…More »
5. Yuji's Japanese Tapas - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6J 1N3
Canada
(604) 734-4990
Categories:
Japanese,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Returned here last night, and I must reiterate that those deep fried sweet potato tempura sticks, and the trio of sauces, are quite good. In fact, all of our other dishes last night were fried: the spicy tuna, the spider roll, and the halibut cheek…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/3/2008
The food at this place is consistently awesome: the age spicy tuna roll, the spicy salmon roll, the… Read more »
6. Diner
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 486-3077
Category:
American (New)
Neighbourhood: South Williamsburg
I probably wouldn't have ever found this spot in Williamsburg if my friend's friend from college didn't take us here. Diner -- a leisurely walk from Bedford -- is no diner in the traditional sense -- it's a slightly upscale place with tasty specials,…More »
7. South Congress Cafe
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 447-3905
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
American (New)
Neighbourhoods: 78704 (South Austin), SoCo (S. Congress Ave.)
Two of my favorite sweet pleasures are carrot cake and french toast. And what did this South Congress Avenue spot offer on its menu? Carrot cake french toast. Accompanied by yummy, chunky sweet pecan spread. I balanced this sweetness with a side…More »
8. Ace Hotel
Portland, OR 97253
(503) 228-2277
Category:
Hotels
Neighbourhoods: Southwest Portland, Downtown
Sure, it can be hipster central, but the design and ambiance aren't intrusive, and the hotel's elements aren't forced. In fact, they're minimal. My clawfoot tub was sweet, and the free wireless was sweeter. Granted, my bathroom's layout was kinda odd…More »
9. Schwartz's
Montreal, QC H2W 1X9
Canada
(514) 842-4813
Categories:
Delis,
Sandwiches,
Cheese Shops
Yes, yes, it's a total tourist trap. But I've managed to avoid the brutally long lines out the door for some reason.
Medium smoked meat sandwiches with fries and a pickle = Yum. Taking the order to go and heading to the park = Fun.
11. Vancouver Aquarium
Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2
Canada
(604) 659-3474
Category:
Aquariums
Neighbourhood: Coal Harbour
I had a pretty satisfactory day when I went to the aquarium. The infamous otters are active, hyper, and very fun to watch; I easily could have stood there all afternoon and stared while they played with each other. The tank of belugas is awesome, too…More »
12. Hapa Izakaya
It's loud and can be crowded, especially on the outdoor patio spilling onto the street, but the place is supposed to be busy and happening. That said, it may not be the best place for a quiet, relaxing, or laid back dinner. In regard to the food,…More »
13. Lan Su Chinese Garden
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 228-8131
Category:
Botanical Gardens
Neighbourhood: Old Town - Chinatown
It is impossible to take a bad photograph here -- it's that stunning, intricate, and spectacularly maintained.
14. Laïka
Montréal, QC H2W 1Y8
Canada
(514) 842-8088
Categories:
Bars,
Restaurants
I've always loved this spot, its location on busy St. Laurent, its windows wide open in the summertime, its DJs spinning lounge-y, funky house, the free wireless, the good cafe lattes, the lunch specials, the sitting for hours and reading. I try to…More »
15. Monterey's Fish House
We came in around 9 p.m. on a Tuesday, and the place, away from the tourist bustle on the wharf, was busy and packed with locals. We didn't have a reservation, so when we got there, we waited at the bar for about five minutes for a table.
We were…More »
16. Tate Modern
The Tate Modern is ground zero for musings of modern art and a love for gorgeous architecture. And the location along the Thames, and across the Millennium Bridge, is pretty sweet, giving you a reason to stroll for the rest of the day along this side…More »
17. El Kartel
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L2
Canada
(604) 683-2171
Categories:
Shoe Stores,
Men's Clothing,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
Colorful, fun, and fresh display of sneakers, clothes, T-shirts, and accessories from young, local, international, and established designers, from Kid Robot and Puma to Upper Playground and Fifty 24SF gear. The girls working here are super cute, the…More »
18. Fabric
London EC1M 3HN
UK
+44 20 7336 8898
Categories:
Clubs,
Music Venues
Neighbourhood: Farringdon
While I no longer chase the party, Fabric remains, in my mind, a symbol of the best that the scene has to offer. Cheers especially to the D&B crews that have rolled through over the past decade.
19. Strictly Organic Coffee Co
I wasn't in Bend for very long, but I'm glad I stayed in an awesome loft across the street from this pretty sweet coffee shop. I especially adored the outside seating area, where colorful chalk drawings covered the pavement and patrons read the local…More »
20. Kitsilano Beach
It's pretty awesome to walk a block from my boyfriend's apartment to Kitsilano Beach. If it's an overcast morning, the beach is relatively empty, the swings hang still, and the park is serene, lulled by the sound of ocean waves. If it's a hot and…More »
21. Kitsilano Wine Cellar
Vancouver, BC V6K 4S2
Canada
(604) 736-7660
Category:
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
As I've gotten older, wine cellars and shops have become my candy stores. Since you cannot buy wine or liquor in grocery stores and whatnot in Canada, trips to this spot on 4th are not only pleasant but necessary.
It's been nice sampling the…More »
22. Gershwin Hotel
I once stayed in a dorm room at the Gershwin when I was 21, and for a low nightly rate, I was satisfied sharing that room with nearly a dozen people. Fast forward to 28 -- an age when my travel tastes have become a bit more refined. My friend and I…More »
23. Carmel Mission Basilica
A nice, quiet spot to visit when you're wandering around Carmel, Monterey, and Pacific Grove.
The church has that perfect old scent -- a smell my nose has acquired from early adolescent years of Sunday mass and catechism classes and travels to the…More »
24. Prospect Park
I crashed on my best friends' couch in Prospect Heights, two blocks away from the Brooklyn Museum, over the summer of 2006. I was scheduled to work at a reading center in the Village while I was there, but before I left my previous location,…More »
25. The Brewer's Art
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 547-9310
Categories:
Bars,
American (New),
Breweries
Neighbourhood: Mount Vernon
Love this place. I try to come here every time I'm in Baltimore. The front room and the beer selection at the bar are cool, the lounge further inside is quirky, old, and chill, and the dungeon downstairs is nice too, as I'm a fan of dark, dark…More »
26. Soy
I can always trust my friend Irene when it comes to dining spots. I went to NY recently, and she was excited to take me to Soy. It's tiny -- just a few tables in the front and a small bar with several stools -- cute, quirky, and definitely unique.
I…More »
27. Passionfish
Over Labor Day weekend, I stayed overnight in Monterey and ate dinner here. Since I live on the Peninsula, it's disheartening to know that I can't really drive here for dinner as often as I would like. The mingling of flavors in every plate I tried…More »
28. Soda Bar
My god, I miss you.
Another write-up of mine here: http://bit.ly/4MSg0C
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/2/2007
Lazy weekday afternoons of drinking pints are the best here.
When I crashed on my friends' couch last… Read more »
29. Cheryl's Global Soul
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(347) 529-2855
Categories:
American (New),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Prospect Heights
After seeing the Murakami exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum, we were famished. I crashed on my best friends' couch at their apartment off of Underhill in Prospect Heights one summer, and when I was there I often drank pints at nearby Soda in the…More »
30. Union Square Park
One of the best spots to eat my salad from Whole Foods on concrete steps, stare at skateboarders and breakdancers, sun on a bench while reading a book, wait impatiently as my friend Irene lags and takes an excruciatingly long time to meet me from…More »
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