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Calderazzo

28, Jan 2010

59/6 Soi Lang Suan, Phloenchit Rd, Bangkok 10330, Thailand | +662.252.8109

Why Here?
In the interest of full disclosure, my family happens to own a majority stake in this haven for Southern Italian food in Bangkok. That said, we’re consistently featured in guides and magazines, and the food is GOOD.
The Good
Standouts among the dishes served [...]

Warung Dobeil

27, Jan 2010

Jl Srikandi, Nusa Dua

Why Here?
The Lonely Planet Bali & Lombok guidebook would have you believe that this is one of two places on the island to get really, really good suckling pig. Suckling pig is essentially deep-fried pork fat eaten over rice, and I did not want to miss this traditional delicacy.
The Good
It took over [...]

Butternut Squash Soup

26, Jan 2010

I made this last week. The original recipe came from CookingLight.com, but I modified it to add more flavor and to accommodate what I had in my fridge. It turned out really, really good and is also a light, low-calorie way to get in a serving of vegetables!
Ingredients:
* 1 tablespoon salted butter
* 2 tablespoons [...]

Jacques Imo’s

25, Jan 2010

8324 Oak St, New Orleans, LA 70118 | +1.504.861.0886

Why Here?
Another New Orleans institution, this quirky little restaurant is only open 5 – 10:30PM most days and only accepts (and requires) reservations for parties of 5 or more. Otherwise, your wait is going to be at least an hour in the off season. That [...]

Uomasa

25, Jan 2010

3/F Big C Ekkamai (between Soi 6 and Soi 8), Sukhumvit 63, Bangkok 10110, Thailand | +662.714.2828

Why Here?
Hidden away in the shortcut between Thonglor and Ekkamai, this quiet and unpretentious Japanese restaurant is easy to get to and boasts some of the freshest, tastiest and most reasonably priced sushi in Bangkok.
The Good
The sashimi [...]


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