Finally - we were in a civilized part of the world. By my definition, that's where people eat noodle soup for breakfast. In Vietnam, pho (noodle soup) is the main breakfast food. For those who love pho, I've posted a recipe for pho and some FUN Pho t-shirts here. The t-shirts have sayings like 'What the Pho?' and 'Got Pho?' I suppose Vancouver qualifies as 'civilized' as well, as I had beef … [Read more...]
Toronto's 5-Star Via Allegro Ristorante
The Via Allegro Ristorante in Toronto is located in a strip mall across the road from a Home Depot. This may put off many diners but appearances as they say can be deceiving. This restaurant is one of our favorite places to eat in the world. Eat is the wrong word for going to the Via Allergo for it is an experience, starting with the decor, service and the FOOD. A true five star rating. The wine … [Read more...]
Fisherman’s Wharf: Nick has Crabs
We arrived in San Fransisco in early evening. After checking into the Sheraton at Fisherman's Wharf, we struck out to find a restaurant near the hotel, as we were both ravenous following our food-free flight from Las Vegas. Forunately, the street is packed with curb side seafood vendors and restaurants offering crab and chowder. In the middle of the block we spotted a long lineup in front of … [Read more...]
Ice Cream Junkies
Are you an Ice Cream Junky? Then, when you're in great state of Vermont you must visit the home of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream We visited the factory in September. Despite being the 'off season' for ice cream, the place was crammed with tour buses and we ended up parking in the third parking lot quite a distance from the visitors entrance. On our way to the plant we... stopped by the "Flavor … [Read more...]
Beijing: Forbidden City & STARBUCKS?
We had just arrived at the Peninsula Palace Hotel in Beijing and decided to go for a walk to check things out. Well, just around the corner and up a street was the Forbidden City. I don't know about you but with a name like that I had to go for a look... Located in the heart of Beijing the Forbidden City was where the Emperors of China ruled for 500 years. The complex contains 9,999 buildings so … [Read more...]