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Ippudoh

19, Aug 2009

Kakudacho 6-7, Kakudacho Building 1F, Osaka, Japan (across street from Navio Hankyu) | 06.6363.3777

The Good
There was a line around the block to get in to this place at 10PM in Osaka, and if living in New York has taught me anything, it’s that when you see a line there’s normally a good reason [...]

Cafe Du Monde

18, Aug 2009

1039 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 | +1.800.772.2927

The Good
This is another NOLA institution, famous for good cafe au lait and beignets (fluffy, dougnut-like pastries smothered in icing sugar). The chicory infused coffee is sold for brewing around the country, and the cafe au lait here really is good.
The Bad
The beignets are good [...]

Peter Luger (Burger)

14, Aug 2009

178 Broadway, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11211 | +1.718.387.7400

The Good
The burgers at Peter Luger are only available at lunch time, and reservations are required. If you can resist the temptation to order the steak, these burgers are definitely worth the day trip. The patty is made with cast-offs from the porterhouse, and is amazingly flavorful. [...]

The Dome

13, Aug 2009

14 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PF | 0131.624.8624

The Good
The taxi driver who later became our hired quasi-tour guide recommended this restaurant on trendy George Street (where a majority of the upscale bars, dining and clubs in Edinburgh seem to be located). The restaurant itself was beautiful, having been converted from an old bank, [...]

Nava Thai Restaurant

11, Aug 2009

11301 Fern St, Wheaton, MD 20902 | +1.240.430.0495

The Good
This place is known in the Thai community for having execellent, authentic Thai boat noodles (wide,flat noodles with several beef parts in congealed blood soup). We also asked what else they were good for, and the waitress recommended the fried oyster (oysters fried in an [...]


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