Saturday, January 29, 2011

Goodbye, Philly

After some thought, and some trouble finding a job (that I like) full-time, I've decided to leave Philly. My brief Cali trip was great, and after living in Philly for the past 5 months, I've realized it is not for me. I miss the food and diversity of Cali, so back to Cali I go!

Good-bye brunch!
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I will miss my friends but given that none of them are actual Philly natives, I am sure we will all meet again in a different state or country.

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Northern Style Pho

But first.... fried shrimp cakes
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Northern style pho with thicker noodles, more star anise and cinnamon flavor in the broth.
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Saturday, January 15, 2011

Farmshop - Santa Monica, CA

Moules & Frites
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French Toast, pear marmalade, raisins & hobbs’ bacon
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Pastrami
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Farmshop
225 26th St, Ste 25
Santa Monica, CA 90402
(310) 566-2400

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Huipil

Crispy tacos - breaded halibut and al pastor. GREAT stuff.

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Try the mole too!

Huipil
2992 Spring St
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 369-1245

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Kappo Nami Nami

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Great sushi and traditional Japanese dishes.

Kappo Nami Nami
240 Castro St
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 964-6990

Monday, January 10, 2011

Cha Ca Thang Long (Vietnamese Turmeric Fish with Dill)

Cha Ca Thang Long (Vietnamese Turmeric Fish with Dill) - Hanoi dish
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Sunday, January 09, 2011

Lisa's Tea Treasures

Tea time with mom + sis.

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Lisa's Tea Treasures
1145 Santana Row # 1145
San Jose, CA 95128-2059
(408) 247-3613

Saturday, January 08, 2011

Ummmm breakfast

Blood orange juice for the muffins
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Friday, January 07, 2011

Home-made chicken tacos

Pollo desabrado
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Tuesday, January 04, 2011

Nina + Christophe eat in Philly

DiNic's
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Pulled pork sandwiches!
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Whoopie pies
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Amish pretzels
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Reading Terminal
51 North 12th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107-2954
(215) 922-2317

Monday, January 03, 2011

Bodhi Coffee - Philly work + life

Bodhi Coffee
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I don't mind the weather here... mostly because:

1) it's a "mild" winter
2) Ginger LOVES fresh snow (but hates dirty snow)

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I wish I had considered getting waterproof shoes (duh). I learned the hard way - walked 45 minutes in the snow and arrived at work with soaked socks. Luckily, CVS sold thick socks!

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Bodhi Coffee
410 S 2nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(267) 239-2928

Saturday, January 01, 2011