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Sweets Raku

Sweets Raku 5040 W. Spring Mountain Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89146 Yelp I almost made the same mistake twice in forgetting to blog about the best dessert place in Las Vegas. Sweets Raku really impressed me with their perfectly executed made-to-order desserts when I first dined here 2 years ago after my diner at the…

Guy Savoy

Guy Savoy Caesar’s Palace 3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89109 Yelp The last time the Michelin guide published a Las Vegas edition was 2009. At that time, only 1 restaurant, Joel Robuchon, earned 3 Michelin stars. Only 3 restaurants, including Guy Savoy (pronounced “Ghee Savwa”), earned 2 Michelin stars. The 7 year old rating…

Mon Ami Gabi

Mon Ami Gabi 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89109 Yelp I had heard Mon Ami Gabi at The Paris Hotel was pretty good, but I never believed it, until now. We came here for brunch. We were not fortunate enough to have one of the coveted tables on the patio overlooking the Bellagio…

Kabuto

Kabuto 5040 Spring Mountain Road Las Vegas, NV 89146 Yelp The Annoyer has been talking about Kabuto for a long time. It may be one of the best high end sushi places in Las Vegas. Wherever there is delicious sushi, The Annoyer is sure to be there. Finally we had a chance to check it out…

Peska Seafood Culture

Peska Seafood Culture 1700 Post Oak Blvd, Ste 190 Houston, TX 77056 Yelp It’s probably been 15 years since the last time I saw Hipster KL. Back then he wasn’t so stylin’ and hipstery as he is now. The world is a small place and he happens to work with The Annoyer now. We decided…

Local Foods

Local Foods 2424 Dunstan Road Houston, TX 77005 Yelp While my preferred weekend lunch food is probably dim sum, dumplings, or noodles, I have been know to partake in a good sandwich on occasion. Also, Houston isn’t particularly known for its dim sum, dumplings, or noodles. I found Local Foods on Yelp because it has garnered…

Broadway Bar by Amar Santana

Broadway Bar by Amar Santana 328 Glenneyre Street Laguna Beach, CA 92651 Yelp Watching this past season of Top Chef, I was in giddy disbelief that one of the contestants had his own restaurant just a hop, skip, and a jump away from my backyard. He just wasn’t any contestant. Amar Santana ended up being a…

Yakiniku Hiro BBQ

Yakiniku Hiro BBQ Multiple locations throughout Kyoto After plenty of sushi, noodles, and curry pans, I was looking forward to some grilled meats. There wasn’t any great consensus as to the best yakiniku in Tokyo or Kyoto for that matter, but I decided on Hiro. The place was pretty full for a weeknight, so maybe…

Sizuya

Sizuya Multiple locations throughout Kyoto There’s not much in the way of breakfast restaurants in Japan. It just seems like bakeries for some quick pastries and baked goodies are the best breakfast options. We were lucky to be staying so close to one of Sizuya’s many locations, its most popular one at Kyoto Station. There were…

Gion Kinana

Gion Kinana Google Maps After discovering kinako ice cream and falling head over heels in love, I was on the hunt for more. Perpetually Underwhelmed recommended Gion Kinana which is known for its fresh ice creams and parfaits. It’s located in the heart of the geisha district, a most historic and charming spot to spend…

Omen Udon

Omen Udon Multiple locations throughout Kyoto On our last day in Kyoto was spent checking out the multitude of temples around Kiyomizudera Temple. The temple, the view, and the surrounding narrow streets were breathtaking but severely marred by the THRONGS of tourists teeming through every nook and cranny of that area. It made the morning…

Nakamura

Nakamura Google Maps A visit to Kyoto is not complete until you have had a traditional kaiseki experience. Kaiseki is Japan’s version of high end fine dining, with great emphasis on seasonality, labor intensive preparations, and most importantly, perfection. Kaiseki meals are often an elaborate productions with multiple courses and beautiful artful presentations. These meals are not…