What a STELLAr performance – Stella 34 Trattoria, New York City, USA

15 July, 2015

The first thing that comes to most people’s minds when you mention Macy’s in New York City is the iconic American departmental store along Herald Square. Who would have thought that there is a fantastic Italian restaurant hidden in this American icon? Despite...

I waited 2 hours for this amazing burger – The Spotted Pig, New York City, USA

03 July, 2015

Many people would probably behave like me. When on holiday, we literally brush off our doctor’s dietary instructions. Less red meat, eat more vegetables, drink more water… blah, blah, blah. C’mon, I’m on holiday! Can’t I give my health diet a break? And...

3 must-visit museum restaurants or cafes in New York City – New York City, USA

17 June, 2015

When you visit New York City, there are several things that you must do. First, one must walk down the famous 5th Avenue. If you love shopping, this is where the fashion pulse beats! Next, you have to catch a Broadway musical or...

Big on taste and epic in view – Epic Roasthouse, San Francisco, USA

19 June, 2014

Located just a stone’s throw away from the Oakland Bay Bridge, Epic is a restaurant that boasts the best of both worlds – food and view. I chanced upon Epic a few years ago when I last visited San Francisco. Then, I just...

(Martin) Yan can cook – M.Y. China, San Francisco, USA

11 June, 2014

I’m a sceptic when it comes to restaurants owned or managed by celebrity chefs especially those with a huge TV persona. Having eaten at some of these restaurants, I’ve reached the conclusion that these chefs are so often busy with their reel lives...

Dine under the Michelin Star – Ame, San Francisco, USA

09 June, 2014

It was a decision made on plain laziness. Having checked into St Regis San Francisco, my partner and I were famished and didn’t want to venture far for dinner. In the midst of flipping through the hotel directory, we decided to head down...