Friday, October 11, 2013

Yardbird (Sheung Wan, Hong Kong)

Hard to go wrong with food at this place.  It can get crowded at times, so try to go early!

Kimchi


Liver Mousse (with Milk Bread, Crispy Shallot)


Sweet Corn Tempura


Chicken Wings Yakitori


Meatball (with Tare Sauce, Egg Yolk)


Chicken Skin Yakitori


Steamed Mussels


Mushroom Salad


 Scotch Egg


KFC (Korean Fried Cauliflower)


Hitachino Nest Pale Ale


Hitachino Nest Sweet Stout (Lacto)


Hitachino Nest Real Ginger Ale



Sunday, June 9, 2013

Cafe Bunn Mi (San Francisco, CA)

Was looking for a lunch place somewhat close to Golden Gate Park -- glad we found this place!  The pork belly sandwich is highly recommended.

Pork Belly Sandwich (Pork Belly, Egg, Jalapeño Peppers, Shredded Vegetables)


Mojito-Style Lemonade (Non-Alcoholic)




Saturday, June 8, 2013

Brenda's French Soul Food (San Francisco, CA)

Decided to try this place while driving through the neighborhood.  Thanks a lot to S for the suggestion!  The Shrimp & Grits were amazing, as were the Crawfish Beignets.

Crawfish Beignets


Shrimp & Grits


Seafood Pasta Orleans


Friday, May 24, 2013

Sichuanese Cuisine (Seattle, WA)

This restaurant called Sichuanese Cuisine (老四川) serves pretty good (mostly) Sichuan food in Seattle.

Steamed Dumplings (北方水饺)


Pepper Chicken Chongqing Style (辣子鸡)


Baby Bok Choy (炒青江菜)


Tea Smoked Duck (樟茶鸭)


Lamb Steak with Onions (葱爆羊肉)


Thursday, May 23, 2013

Lardo Eastside (Portland, OR)

Stop by this place when in Portland.  Both the pork and beer were excellent.

Pork Belly, Egg and Cheese (with Local Egg, Arugula, Caper Mayo)


Pork Meatball Banh Mi (with Sriracha Mayo, Pickled Vegetables, Cilantro)


 Korean Pork Shoulder (with House Kimchi, Cilantro, Spicy mayo)


Dirty Fries (with Pork Scraps, Marinated Peppers, Fried Herbs and Parmesan)




Luc Lac Vietnamese Kitchen (Portland, OR)

Had a great meal at Luc Lac in Portland after driving for an entire morning.  Definitely worth going back to this place!

Pork Crispy Rolls


Grilled Pork Rice Plate (Tenderloin Skewers Marinated in Lemongrass and Spices)


Grilled Pork Banh Mi (French Baguette with Tenderloin Skewers Marinated in Lemongrass and Spices, Cilantro, Pickled Daikon-Carrots, Radishes, Avocado, with Sides of Chips and a Dressed Green Salad)


Pho (Beef Train: Round Steak, Brisket, Meat balls, Tendon and Tripe)

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Royal Barge Thai Cuisine (Grants Pass, OR)

Found a restaurant that had surprisingly good Thai food in the city where US Route 199 joins I-5.

Pad Thai


Pad See-Ew (with Egg Noodles)


Pad Asparagus


Cashew Nuts with Chicken


Ka-Ree (Yellow Curry)


BBQ Chicken


Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Lost Coast Brewery and Cafe (Eureka, CA)

Freshly brewed beer and tasty burgers.  Don't miss this place when driving up the California coast!

Lost Coast Classic Burger


French Dip (Roast Beef)


Lost Coast Tacos (Fish)


Loast Coast Brewery Taster (counterclockwise from top right: Lost Coast Wheat, Pale Ale, Alleycat, Downtown Brown, Apricot Wheat, Raspberry Brown, 8 Ball Stout, Great White, Indica IPA, Tangerine Wheat)


Silver's at the Wharf (Fort Bragg, CA)

Fresh seafood in Fort Bragg -- make sure to stop by this place before leaving town.

Clam Chowder

Seafood Platter (Deep-Fried Prawns, Scallops, Oyster and Catch of the Day)


Alaskan Halibut Fish & Chips


Garlic Clam Linguini


Monday, May 20, 2013

Sweet T's (Santa Rosa, CA)

BBQ in wine country.

Crispy Brussel Sprouts (Flash Fried, Served Spicy with Garlic Lemon Aioli)


Beef Brisket


Pork Back Ribs


Pulled Pork


Pecan Pie (with Ice Cream)