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foodThe best bowl of udon I've had all year (not true! place holder)
A short love letter to a corner shop in Osaka I'd move back to Japan for.
12/8/2025
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food
MIL Food Lab - Dining at the Roof of the World
Thoughts on kitchen, terroir, culture, and the experience of the highest fine dining restaurant.
11/24/2024
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Places I love
An ongoing map of restaurants, bars, shops, hotels, and hideaways from Tokyo, Paris, Chicago, and many others.
bar
57th Street Wine
Hyde Park local wine shop specialized in small producers and natural wines. With bi-weekly free tasting events!
Chicago
bakery
Boulangerie Utopie
My personal all time favorite baguette in the world! Also famous for their black sesame pastry. Plus located in my favorite neighborhood.
Paris
cafe
Haikara Kissa Coffee
Newly opened cafe from Haikara brand. Amazing specialty coffee, music selection, and sound system.
Paris