Monthly Archives: January 2019

Rosticceria Girasole in Florence, Italy

Posted on January 31, 2019 by stenoodie

September 9, 2018: Chinese takeout. The place was called Rosticceria Cinese Girasole and was a dark single-roomed unit. They had a couple tables for dining in, but it seemed the norm for takeout orders. We ordered two tofu soups, steamed … Continue reading →

Rice Gelato at Gelateria dei Neri in Florence, Italy

Posted on January 30, 2019 by stenoodie

September 9, 2018: After the salty but tasty Italian sandwiches, I wanted something cold and refreshing. I spotted a huge line-up outside one of many gelato shops on the street where we were walking and decided to have my sweet … Continue reading →

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Italian Sandwiches at La Prosciutteria Firenze in Florence, Italy

Posted on January 30, 2019 by stenoodie

September 10, 2018: Starving stomachs brought us to La Prosciutteria Firenze where we had two of their feature sandwiches. This place is all about sandwiches, proscuitto, and cold cuts! (I actually didn’t know how to order at first since it … Continue reading →

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Crepes at La Milkeria in Florence, Italy

Posted on January 29, 2019 by stenoodie

September 9, 2018: We dined at La Milkeria where their crepes were a standout according to some online reviews. La Milkeria was a small and cute Parisan style café that served gelato and pastries too. Surprising, although we were still … Continue reading →

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Mexican Food at La Taquizza Restaurant & Tequila Bar

Posted on January 29, 2019 by stenoodie

January 26, 2019: Date night at La Taquizza Restaurant & Tequila Bar! This is a Mexican restaurant and was one of a few that still had available seating on a busy and cold Saturday night. We were welcomed in and given … Continue reading →

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Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao (HK Airport)

Posted on January 27, 2019 by stenoodie

January 20, 2019: Shanghainese food inside the Hong Kong International Airport! Crystal Jade La Mian Xiao Long Bao is one of a few restaurants located on the Level 5 Arrival Hall.

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Kam Shan Seafood Restaurant

Posted on January 24, 2019 by stenoodie

January 19, 2019: For our very last dinner in Hong Kong before flying off, we went to Kam Shan Seafood Restaurant in Mong Kok. This was lauded as a well-known seafood restaurant. Similar to the restaurants in Sai Kung and … Continue reading →

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Ralph’s Coffee in Harbour City

Posted on January 23, 2019 by stenoodie

January 19, 2019: My friend brought me to the first and only Ralph’s Coffee in Asia in Harbour City, Hong Kong, known as Ralph’s Coffee. He had previously worked at RL and thus had some affiliation with the fashion company.

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Unique Trendy Dim Sum at Social Place (唐宮小聚) at Silvercord

Posted on January 22, 2019 by stenoodie

January 19, 2019: My cousin brought us to Social Place (唐宮小聚) for dim sum. It wasn’t until we arrived that I realized it was such a trendy restaurant for Shanghainese food and dim sum (branded as contemporary Chinese cuisine)! It … Continue reading →

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Dinner at Ming Garden Restaurant in Lok Fu

Posted on January 21, 2019 by stenoodie

January 18, 2019: We had a family reunion dinner at Ming Garden Restaurant (名苑) in Lok Fu. It’s a full Chinese restaurant inside of the Lok Fu shopping mall, which I believe may be new as I haven’t noticed it … Continue reading →