Shanghai Dumplings (Saratoga, CA)

Found a new go-to restaurant for soup dumplings (小笼包) in the Bay Area.

Soup Dumplings with Crab Meat (蟹粉小笼包)


Eight Treasure Spicy Noodles (八宝辣酱面)

La Mar Cebicheria Peruana (San Francisco, CA)

Tried out this restaurant by the waterfront at lunch today to get my seafood fix... Both the ceviche and causas were pretty decent!

Chips (Banana, Sweet Potatoes, Potatoes)


Cebiche Chipotle (Scallops, Calamari, Shrimp, Red Onion, Cilantro, Habanero, in a Smoke Jalapeño Leche de Tigre with Peruvian Corn and Yam)


Causa Camaron (Sweet and Spicy Poached Shrimp and Fried Onions on top of Purple Potato with Leche de Tigre Aioli)


Arroz Criollo (Peruvian Fried Rice with Prawns, Calamari, Mussels, Manila Clams, Choclo, Peas, Bell Pepers, Cilantro, White Wine, Aji Amarillo and Aji Aanca, finished with Salsa Criolla)

The Dutch (New York, NY)

We went to to this restaurant for dinner at 10:30 hoping to try the late-night menu, only to find out that it didn't start until an hour later! Anyway, the regular dinner menu had changed slightly from when we last looked at it online, but the food was still good.

Pecan Duck with Celery and Organic Rice


Grilled Quail with Summer Salsa, Poblano and Cashew Nut Mole

The Bar Downstairs, Andaz 5th Avenue (New York, NY)

Checked out this drinks/tapas place in Midtown. My favorite was the chorizo croquette.

Chicken Empanadas with Cilantro Garlic Sauce

Pork Belly Morsels with Achiote, Cumin and Citrus

Croquetas with Latin-style Chorizo and Manchego Cheese

James Hook & Co Lobsters (Boston, MA)

Wanted to have a quick lunch in Boston, so stopped at this seafood shack by the waterfront. The lobster roll was excellent!

Large Lobster Roll

Sportello (Boston, MA)

Discovered a great Italian place around the Waterfront. Looking forward to re-visiting during a future trip to Boston!

Strozzapreti (Braised Rabbit, Picholine Olives, Rosemary)


Affogato

Orenchi Ramen (Santa Clara, CA)

I heard good reviews about this place and so decided to pay it a visit. The reputation is well-deserved! The signature Orenchi ramen is very chewy, has a very tasty pork broth, and comes with a soft-boiled egg.

Tako Wasa



Orenchi Ramen (Tonkotsu Broth, Soft-Boiled Egg, Pork, Green Onion, Bamboo Shoots, Mushrooms, Sesame, Seaweed)