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Strolling in San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf where the freshest seafood such as crabs, clams, lobsters, oyster and many more are abundant

(Chicago) – It’s the time of the year again for grilling. I hosted a party last night to celebrate 4th of July and instead of servings slabs of steak and ribs, I thought of

(Chicago) – I don’t know why I’m getting addicted to seafood recently. Perhaps, it’s because of the season. It’s summer time here. And maybe, I’m subconsciously…

I grew up eating seafood in the Philippines and it’s dear to my heart (and stomach). A short drive to Dampa (a complex of small restaurants..

(Chicago) – I have heard mixed feedbacks from friends about Rhapsody. But I got chance to eat there for free for an event and surely, it warranted some…

(Chicago) – Whether it’s just a fad or a long-lasting trend, food trucks here in the US are amazing. They don’t just serve ordinary food but they bring gourmet…

(New Orleans) – Actually, I came here for the bread pudding. But we were 45 minutes early before they served the first batch of their freshly baked pudding that most food bloggers…

(Atlanta) – I’m a carnivore. I love meat beyond explanation. At one point, I got into a heated brawl in a Brazilian restaurant in New York when they refused to serve me lamb shank…

(New Orleans) – Living in Atlanta for many years exposed me to many different flavors of Southern food. Yes, there are more to it than fried chicken…

(Atlanta) – Gladys Knight is not just a great iconic singer but she’s a restaurateur now. If you are too young to know who she is, you can Google her or simply ask your parents…

(Chicago) – Now I know why so many people are addicted to Garrett popcorn. After 5 years of living in Chicago, I fully understand now why people line up and wait for more many minutes, sometimes longer than an hour during peak times, just to get a bag or gallons of Garrett. My colleague in [...]

When I learned that Oyster Rockefeller was first created here in New Orleans, I swore that I would not leave NOLA without trying the real authentic version of this dish. Luckily, I only need to walk 5 minutes from my hotel to the birthplace of this famous oyster dish, Antoine’s.

(New Orleans) – Boudin simply means sausage. That’s how they call it in New Orleans which as most of you know already, has some French historical past. But their boudin is not like our Filipino longganisa or Polish sausage. Louisiana boudin is a blend of rice, pork and Cajun spices stuffed in a delicate transparent [...]

(New York) -  Peter Luger has been feeding New Yorkers, and people from all over the world actually, with the finest steaks even before Philippines achieved its independence in 1898. Yes, it’s older than anyone of us. But the dry aged steak here will never be outdated. I re-visited Luger during my last New York [...]

(Atlanta) -  Humbly tucked in a warehouse district in Inman Park, Atlanta, Rathbun is a spectacular hideaway for those meat and seafood lovers alike. It is far from Marta trains and touristy routes; though it is a short drive or taxi ride from hotels in downtown area. Every visit to this food mecca is a [...]