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$10 or less, $10-20, $20-30, $30-50, $50+, authentic, desserts, Fine Dining, Food 5, Food 5.5, Food 6, Italian, Japan, Japanese, Ramen, sashimi, Seafood, sushi, TokyoJanuary 14, 2014

Follow Me Foodie to Tokyo, Japan!

By Mijune

Since Tokyo is the largest city in Japan, there are obviously going to be more restaurants, selection, choices and competition. With greater demand, often for top quality ingredients, a lot of the supply for the world’s “best” ingredients and products come to Tokyo first.

$10 or less, $10-20, $20-30, $30-50, Chinese, Chocolates/Candies, Dim sum, Food 3.5, Food 4, Food 4.5, Food 5, Food 5.5, Food 6, Hong Kong, Japanese, Ramen, Shanghainese, SzechuanDecember 17, 2013

Hong Kong – Must Try Noodles in Hong Kong

By Mijune

The benefit of exploring noodles in Hong Kong is that you get a little of everything. I wrote a lot about Chinese noodles because it is the root of all noodles, but Hong Kong offers noodles from all over the world. Here are some of my “must try” noodles in the city.

$50+, Cocktails, desserts, Eclectic, European, Fine Dining, Food 5, International, Modern American, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Rim, Pastries/Cookies, Salad, Seattle, Soups, Vegetarian, West coast, WineSeptember 7, 2013

Seattle, WA – Canlis Part 4/4 (“Best fine dining restaurant” in Seattle)

By Mijune

Canlis is “old news” made new again and it hasn’t reinvented Seattle’s dining scene, but it’s revived itself and made heads turn once again. It is a comeback restaurant that has learned to preserve old memories rather than rely on them. I can’t criticize history and tradition, and those make them who they are, but it now strives on creating new memories and being better than its old self.

$50+, Cocktails, desserts, Eclectic, European, Fine Dining, Food 5, International, Modern American, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Rim, Pastries/Cookies, Salad, Seattle, Soups, Vegetarian, West coast, WineSeptember 6, 2013

Seattle, WA – Canlis Part 3/4 (“Best fine dining restaurant” in Seattle)

By Mijune

It was a little New York in the context of Seattle and its New American meets Pacific Northwest cuisine. He does not specialize in molecular gastronomy, although the menu is driven by science and a variety of progressive techniques. He takes recognizable dishes, gives them eclectic flair using a mix of local and international ingredients, and presents a polished plate.

$50+, Cocktails, desserts, Eclectic, European, Fine Dining, Food 5, International, Modern American, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Rim, Pastries/Cookies, Salad, Seattle, Soups, Vegetarian, West coast, WineSeptember 5, 2013

Seattle, WA – Canlis Part 2/4 (“Best fine dining restaurant” in Seattle)

By Mijune

36 year old Jason Franey is Canlis Restaurant’s fifth-ever executive chef in 63 years. He trained under Daniel Humm of 3-Michelin Star Eleven Madison Park (named #5 in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2013) before joining Canlis. He has been named one of Food & Wine Magazine’s Best New Chefs and The People’s Best New Chef Northwest.

$50+, Cocktails, desserts, Eclectic, European, Fine Dining, Food 5, International, Modern American, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Rim, Pastries/Cookies, Salad, Seattle, Soups, Vegetarian, West coast, WineSeptember 4, 2013

Seattle, WA – Canlis Part 1/4 (“Best fine dining restaurant” in Seattle)

By Mijune

It’s one of Seattle’s premier fine dining destinations. Canlis opened in 1950 when Peter Canlis wanted to build “the world’s most beautiful restaurant.” It’s an institution that doesn’t change often, but when it does, it’s worth revisiting – especially in the last few years with Chef Jason Franey in the kitchen.

$10 or less, American, authentic, bakery, Breakfast, Brunch, Coffee/Tea, desserts, Food 5, French, Pastries/Cookies, Seattle, VegetarianAugust 21, 2013

Seattle, WA – Cafe Besalu (Croissants)

By Mijune

There is something to be said about a baker who still gets his hands in the dough after 13 years. The passion was honest. They say it is “possibly the best croissant bakery on the entire American continent” and “[their pastries] would rank among the top in Paris”.

$10 or less, American, Caribbean, Caribbean, Cuban, Food 4.5, Food 5, Food 6, Sandwiches, Seattle, VegetarianJuly 25, 2013

Seattle, WA – Paseo (“Best Roast Pork Sandwich”)

By Mijune

I could smell roasted pork and tangy vinegar as soon as I got near. Paseo is a long time favourite in Seattle known for “the best sandwich in America”, or even “the best sandwich in the world”, which bothers me because I’m not a fan of “best of” lists. Anyway, last time I was here I got really lost and ended up at Local 360. This time, I had to find it.