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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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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.
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57th Street Wine
Hyde Park local wine shop specialized in small producers and natural wines. With bi-weekly free tasting events!
Chicago
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Acid Coffee
Cafe & Roaster. Specilize in "super fruity!" beans. Very cozy, opened vibe and you can talk with the barista a lot! He is very funny.
Tokyo
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BIEN-ETRE MAISON
The one shop I go back all the time. Seasonal parfait changes monthly with bold flavor combination (think spice, tea)!
Tokyo