Category Archives: United States

New York 2012: cupcake, cookie, donut, cheesecake

Posted on November 3, 2012 by

I decided to try all the most calorific desserts I knew since I was in NYC. Truth be told? I enjoyed every single bit of the indulgence All huge, not classy at all, but I kind of understand the craze … Continue reading →

Posted in Cake, Chocolate, Cookies, donuts, New York, sweets, travel, United States | 6 Comments

New York 2012: MEGU

Posted on September 16, 2012 by

Once again, we were just in time for restaurant week in New York.  I had a list of chi-chi places I wanted to try but alas, all fully booked. So upon our concierge’s recommendation, we headed down to MEGU which is … Continue reading →

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Boston 2012: Frozen treats from BerryLine and Toscanini

Posted on September 15, 2012 by

1. BerryLine I’ve been searching for the perfect cup of froyo for the longest time and BerryLine sells my favourite so far. As a caveat, I admit that I didn’t bother trying any other froyo stall (like the ever popular … Continue reading →

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A day in Boston: The Freedom Trail, Union Oyster House, and Mike’s Pastry

Posted on August 14, 2012 by

I think the whole idea of the Freedom trail is pretty novel. You can choose to start off in Boston Commons (or anywhere on the way like me), and follow the 3 mile, red brick-lined route, all the way to … Continue reading →

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New York 2012: Burgers from Macs, and Shake Shack

Posted on August 9, 2012 by

1. Macs Macs, all lighted up for Broadway Was about to catch Spiderman Turn of the Dark (a show you watch more for the theatrics and at most the music, rather than the storyline. Some parts were quite draggy but … Continue reading →

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New York 2012: Smorgasburg, a Brooklyn Food Flea Market

Posted on August 5, 2012 by

I was sitting on the hotel bed, tv switched on to food network and doing my last minute planning for the next day’s itinerary. Unique Eats was showing and one of the presenters raved about delicious beef brisket in a food flea market … Continue reading →

Posted in Baked goods, Chinese, donuts, Eat out, fusion, New York, sweets, United States, Western | 4 Comments

Massachusetts 2012: Flour bakery and MIT

Posted on August 3, 2012 by

Get ready for a slew of sugar-filled posts because I’m going to write about all the sugar I had in Boston! The number of independent bakeries, cafes, froyo shops, ice cream shops in Massachusetts, Cambridge in particular, is mind-boggling. Most … Continue reading →

Posted in Baked goods, bread, Breakfast, cafe, Cake, coffee, Eat out, Massachusetts, snacks, sweets, travel, United States, Western | Leave a comment

Back with jet lag

Posted on August 2, 2012 by

My entire world is topsy turvy now. Slept for the entire afternoon, woke up for a meal, the best friend popped by (and commented how pronounced my eye rings were), watched some tv, went back to bed, and now awake … Continue reading →

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On Assignment: interesting shop displays

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

How interesting can shop displays get? You’ll be surprised, very surprised indeed. Forever 21 at Times Square New York This interactive display attracted large crowds all day. Do you see me? I’m one of the tiny little people you see … Continue reading →

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Red Lobster in NY and Niagara Falls Ontario

Posted on August 9, 2010 by

Red Lobster is a pretty established chain of restaurants serving fresh seafood at affordable rates and sizable portions. The menu is standard amongst all the chains with the only difference being the one in New York had calorie counts while … Continue reading →

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