Ten Under a Buck

With high cost in rent, food, transportation in most cities these days, it can get depressing living in a big city like New York City where on a daily basis where most of us are watching our budget.  I am probably the worst Chinese when it comes to crunching numbers but what I did inheritContinue reading “Ten Under a Buck”

summer has only begun…

Summer of 2011 has been eventful so far and I admittedly love it!   It’s always been one of my most dreaded season of the year because I do not do well with heat, humidity and  did I mention summer in New York City rancid smell is unbearable.  This may sound depressing to some peopleContinue reading “summer has only begun…”

Hot! Hot! Hot!

AUG 3, 2010: Last Tuesday I met up with four of my friends including myself were 5 for 5 Knapkin Burger.  Ever since walking by this corner restaurant on 9th avenue Hell’s Kitchen early summer I couldn’t stopped thinking about it, it was love at first sight.  5 Knapkin Burger, Hell’s Kitchen is one ofContinue reading “Hot! Hot! Hot!”

Long Live the Bread!

“jim’me’s bread”- as my co-worker quoted  A little bit of margarine spread onto a day after fresh baked baguette transports me back to my visit to Paris, France in mid-autumn October. No, it’s not Balthazar, Sullivan Street Bakery, or Amy’s Bread.  I am referring to my brother Jimmy’s debut in artisanal bread baking.   AfterContinue reading “Long Live the Bread!”