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Bistro Jeanty

24, Feb 2010

6510 Washington Street, Yountville, CA 94599 | +1.707.944.0103

Why Here?
This French style bistro uses great local produce in each dish, creating simple and flavorful food. The outdoor dining is also lovely.
The Good
The Sweetbread with Mushroom sauce dish (pictured above) was delish, as was the Crepe Suzette dessert.
The Bad
I’m not sure there was anything we [...]

Unkai

23, Feb 2010

20 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong | +852.2369.1111

Why Here?
I visited this little-known institution on my recent unscheduled stopover in Hong Kong in January. When we were kids, my parents would bring my sister and I here EVERY weekend because we would demand to be fed sushi. And not just any sushi, dammit. GOOD [...]

Naughty Nuri’s

16, Feb 2010

Tromol Pos No. 219, Ubud

Why Here?
I passed this incredibly crowded shack of a restaurant on my way to a restaurant that had been recommended by the hotel I was staying at in Ubud. Upon finding that restaurant closed, the driver of a private van approached and recommended this place. We had a short wait to [...]

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 [...]


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