Philadelphia Eats: A Review

Philadelphia Eats: A Review

I cannot believe that ASA was three weeks ago! Where does the time go? In this case, I actually know – a move back home, orientation for my first tenure track job, and the beginning of a new semester. Whew!  A LOT has happened between 

Terakawa Ramen

Terakawa Ramen

Before heading to ASA in Philadelphia earlier this month, my bf was instructed by his co-worker to check out Terakawa Ramen. (Allegedly The Best Ramen in Philly, according to said co-worker) How could we resist? We made our way to Chinatown, which was right around 

TTT and Buena Vida

TTT and Buena Vida

A couple weeks ago I was visiting the cohort bestie and her new baby (her baby is The Absolute Cutest Baby Ever), and we decided to grab some lunch nearby. The choice was between Tacos, Tortas and Tequila (TTT for short) and one of our 

Union Market DC

Union Market DC

Last month a good friend of mine was in town from Korea, and since we’re both food lovers, I suggested we meet at Union Market. Union Market is a gourmet food hall located near the NoMa-Gallaudet metro station in Northeast DC. With over 40 local 

Ten Asian Food Hall

Ten Asian Food Hall

Over the past few years, College Park has seen the addition of several new restaurants, like my favorite Northwest Chinese Food and the soon to open Cava (I loveeeee Cava and am so sad it wasn’t opened sooner!). A few months ago Ten Asian Food 

Denson Liquor Bar

Denson Liquor Bar

Earlier this summer after a delightful art show at the Pepco Building in Washington DC, my soul sister Mia and I disappeared down into a stairwell by 600 F St NW.  Here you will find Denson Liquor Bar, a modern-day speakeasy. Dim lighting, plush banquettes, 

SUNdeVICH

SUNdeVICH

A couple years ago Zeke Anders shot some of his KAD Diaries project at the Longview Gallery in Washington D.C. It was a full day of photography and videoed small group sessions of Korean adoptees discussing questions germane to their experience. For example, questions about 

Ghar-E-Kabab

Ghar-E-Kabab

One of my absolute favorite restaurants in the DMV is Ghar-E-Kabab. Definitely top 5. It may sound like a bold statement given the countless restaurants in the area, but if you’ve been to Ghar-E-Kabab then you know it’s simply delicious. Located in the heart of 

Tuna Casserole and Chili Soup: Remembering My Grandma

Tuna Casserole and Chili Soup: Remembering My Grandma

Like most folks, I have many fond memories of being in my grandma’s kitchen. While most people might remember family recipes, holiday dishes, or sweet treats, I think by the time I came around, or when I came around, my Grandma had tired of cooking 

Oven Fresh Bakery

Oven Fresh Bakery

Last week I travelled to Wisconsin to be with family as we celebrated the life of my Grandma. At 96 years old she had lived quite a life, one that included serving as a Corporal in the U.S. Army Women’s Army Corps (WAC) during World War