Manhattan Clam Chowder
The history of food is also a history of people, so anyone who’s ever tried Manhattan Clam Chowder probably wondered what the story was. Having to distinguish itself from the Boston variety, there’s got to be more to it than just a regional variation. The competition between the two cities is not as fierce as [...]
Great Hawker Food in Singapore
Do you ever find yourself in a new city and suddenly feel famished? That happens to me almost every time I travel. In general I’m not really much of an eater so when I get busy with something or am interested in things and otherwise occupied I can accidentally forget to eat. I know that’s [...]
Locals in Los Angeles
Stir Crazy, Insomnia, Bourgeois Pig — long time residents of Los Angeles may instantly recognize these names, but tourists may have a hard time placing them. They’re a few neighborhood coffee shops spread out over Hollywood, Los Feliz and Los Angeles, but you might easily pass them or others by. Most of the time, travelers [...]
Angie Seah in Singapore
When you’re looking to be dazzled by a fantastic combination of urban culture and local flavor, Singapore is one of the most exciting places in the world. There are so many varieties of experience to be had here, and so many cultures existing in one space at one time, that there is always something new [...]
Garlic on the Grill
There’s nothing that smells like Summer like an outdoor grill. Cooking outdoor isn’t just an activity for the warmer weather, however, because a grill can be used all year round. There are so many splendid things that can be done to all kinds of seasonable meals, and for fresh fruits and vegetables as well. Once [...]




