March 2017 - HungryHungryHeeJin

NY | March Photo Diary

March 24, 2017 2 Comments

went to NYC last weekend.

it was such a short trip but better than nothing i say!

we stayed @ the W in Midtown. booked it through booking.com

i found a great last minute deal [under $200/night].

the decor is somewhat dated. and i could not find a usb plug anywhere. it can be quite noisy; you can hear the cars honking and new yorkers love to honk their horn all day! but i think the noise in unavoidable in this busy city.

the staff is nice & accommodating. for the price, i thought it was worth it. if you don’t mind a little noise then i think this is a good place to stay. the hotel is located close to the subway, so it is not hard to get around.

inside the lounge area of the w.

waiting for the metro

grand central terminal

fearless girl in front of the charging bull #wallstreet. i heard this installation is on display until april 2, but they are trying to make it a permanent statue.

photo diary isn’t complete without food photos, right?

here are a few highlights:

had sushi zo in NY.

it’s my favorite place in LA & so we had to try their NY location. overall it was a great meal but i was sad that they did not have the uni-ika spaghetti nor abalone. they now have an location in Bangkok as well. what about the bay area?!?!

i uni have eyes for this niku uni. #rawfooddiet @takashinyc check out all the #meeeeeats on stories! #nyceats #yakiniku #morethanjustok #hjtravelgram

A post shared by Hee Jin L. [SF Bay • LA] (@hungryhungryheejin) on Mar 16, 2017 at 10:15pm PDT

black on black on black [black sesame on black chocolate cone + @oreo] #nyceats #softswerve #icecream #newyork #hjtravelgram

A post shared by Hee Jin L. [SF Bay • LA] (@hungryhungryheejin) on Mar 18, 2017 at 11:38am PDT

lift. dip. eat. repeat. 🍜 [mera mera dip soba: spicy sesame paste based dip• minced chicken • bok choy • scallion• sesame• add chicken meatball] #nyceats #soba #메밀국수 #newyork #spicybutnotspicy #hjtravelgram

A post shared by Hee Jin L. [SF Bay • LA] (@hungryhungryheejin) on Mar 21, 2017 at 8:32am PDT

it was too short of a trip. i must go back soon!

BAY AREA EATS, RESTAURANTS, SF EATS, SHOP, VISIT SF

SF | China Live in Chinatown

March 14, 2017 3 Comments

China Live is a new addition to Chinatown, where you can shop, eat, drink and explore Chinese culture & cuisine.

this is above the entrance that leads to the marketplace.

i got to attend the market restaurant media preview for China Live in Chinatown.

[thanks to tablehopper ‘s Marcia Gagliardi x @kavalanUSA x @anchorspirits x @chinaliveSF]

there are communal benches as well as tables. bar seating is also available. the tables and chairs were crafted in China from reclaimed Chinese Elm.

the ceiling has Chinese characters that represent the flavors of China.

these were some of the seasonal menu items that i had the pleasure of tasting.

shen jian bao, chrysanthemum ten ingredient salad, pressed five-spiced bean curd, winter turnip. the bean curd was probably my favorite from this group. the dish was well-seasoned and the green peppercorn flavor really came through.

the crust of the roast pork char siu baked bun added a nice sweet crunch to the soft baked bun.

peking duck hot pockets lucky to preview @chinalivesf menu thanks to @tablehopper [peking duck• kumquat glaze • sesame pockets] check out the rest of the menu on stories. #sfeats #chinalivesf #tablehopper #kavalan #anchorspirits #cookchinese #drinkchinese #eatchinese

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one of my favorite dishes was the peking duck with kumquat glaze, in traditional sesame pockets. who doesn’t love the crispy, oily skin of a peking duck wrapped in a crispy sesame pocket? the sweetness from the kumquat glaze complemented the saltiness of the skin. the cucumber & green onions brought freshness to each bite.

we also had cocktails made with Kavalan, a Taiwanese Whisky brand.

this was the ‘laughing gas’: Viognier, fresh lime, pineapple, smoked honey & bitters.

and lastly, the dessert was mango shaved ice, similar to the Taiwanese shaved snow but with an added twist of sesame soft serve underneath the fluffy snow with yogurt-flavored popping boba.

currently, the market restaurant opens @ 5pm

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China Live

644 Broadway

San Francisco, CA 94133

LA EATS, RESTAURANTS, TRAVEL, VISIT LA

LA | restaurant review: the butcher | the baker | the cappuccino maker

March 2, 2017 No Comments

bbcm cafe for short.

the space is absolutely gorgeous! there is also an outdoor patio area as well.

they roast their own beans.

latte. mango pudding. chai latte. kouign amann

everything is made fresh daily!

love the decor. i am also in love with their marble plates.

the food is beautifully plated, not to mention quite delicious.

a few recs:

the spaghetti is simple yet tasty. the noodles are on the thicker side and not too saucy.

the small potato bites are like crispy seasoned home fries.

you can’t go wrong with a red & golden beet salad. the goat cheese complements the beets well and the fried beet chips add a little texture to the dish.

can’t wait to try some of these beans! [colombian dark. sumatra espresso. guatemala medium]

also, i need to go back during brunch hours. their ricotta pancakes look amazing.

tip: there is F R E E parking behind the building [sunset plaza].

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BBCM Cafe

8653 Sunset Blvd

West Hollywood, CA 90069