Annapolis, sea-side capital of the state of Maryland, is a colonial American jewel box. Cobblestone streets lead from the Maryland State House, whose white dome peeks over centuries-old brownstones, down to the sailboat-filled harbor. The main thoroughfare is lined with quaint shops and restaurants; a few chains, yes, but mostly unique local establishments. Despite the […]
Restaurants and Cafes
The Best Meals We Ate in Shanghai
This post is long overdue, considering that I’ve now been gone from Shanghai for nearly six months. But while I’ve already written about many of the outstanding meals we enjoyed during our tenure in China’s largest city, there are still more worth sharing – and a few worth repeating! Chuanxiang Sichuan Restaurant Chuanxiang was our […]
The Best Meals We Ate in NYC: Northern and Eastern Europe Edition
In a recent post, I mentioned that we will be moving overseas again but haven’t publicly shared where we’re going. Today I’m going to give you a big hint: it’s somewhere in Europe that’s east of Germany and north of Greece. Any guesses? (No giving it way if you already know!) To give us a […]
My Perfect NYC Weekend
Having lived in Manhattan for five years, my returns to the city are more of a homecoming than a tourist holiday, a time to catch up with friends and revisit favorite old haunts. These always-too-short weekends are filled with conversations that linger over delicious meals and long meandering walks that hardly ever end at the […]
A Brief Introduction to Yunnan Cuisine
China is a veritable smorgasbord of regional cuisines. From succulent Peking Duck in Beijing and the anesthetizing heat of Sichuan’s pink peppercorns to the subtle sweetness of Shanghainese and vinegary tang of Hunanese, there are dishes and flavors to suit every palate. China’s Yunnan Province occupies the southwestern-most corner of the country and is home […]