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Kam Wah Cafe is a no-frills, old-school Hong Kong-style breakfast spot, or cha chaan teng, famous for its pineapple bun (ba lo bao). Since 1973, this institution in Hong Kong has been serving what some consider the best pineapple bun in Hong Kong. A pineapple bun is a sweet bun popular in Hong Kong and …
A great day trip from Mexico City is to Teotihuacan, one of the most important archaeological sites and Mesoamerican cities in the Americas. Teotihuacan is also a great day trip because it is close to Mexico City, a city of over 10 million people. While it is close to the city, Teotihuacan feels worlds away. …
Le Thai is a casual and authentic Thai restaurant in the Fremont Entertainment District of Las Vegas, just east of Fremont Street. Its opening in 2011 marked a turning point for the district, which was previously unknown for its dining options. Le Thai quickly became a cornerstone in the downtown Las Vegas culinary scene. When …
Although seafood is one of the last things on my mind when I visit Las Vegas, sometimes I crave fish and chips. While it might sound strange to eat seafood in the middle of the desert, Las Vegas is a foodie city with plenty of great seafood restaurants. One of the best places in Las …
Letty’s de Leticia’s Cocina, in the downtown Las Vegas Arts District, is a local restaurant known for traditional and authentic Mexican fare. While they consider themselves fast casual, their food is anything but that. The food here is fresh and homemade, including tacos, tortas, and all-day breakfasts. Since moving from Mexico City to Las Vegas …
Siegel’s 1941 is an old-school style restaurant located within the El Cortez Hotel & Casino in downtown Las Vegas near Fremont Street. The name “Siegel’s” acknowledges the historical connections to infamous mob figures, while “1941” pays tribute to the year the resort was established. In 1945, mobsters and organized crime figures Bugsy Siegel, Meyer Lansky, …
When my friend found out I was in Tokyo, he recommended I visit Kamo to Negi, a small shop near Ueno Station, famous for their duck ramen. Although I’ve had duck before and enjoyed countless bowls of ramen during my visits to Japan, I had never tried duck ramen. So, I knew it was something …
When a new Oyster Bar location opened at the recently launched Durango Resort in southwest Las Vegas, I knew I had to try it out for myself. As they recently opened this new location, and it was a Saturday afternoon, I knew I would have to wait. But the wait is worth it. I can …
China Mama is a well-known and popular Chinese restaurant located in Las Vegas Chinatown, just a short drive west of the Las Vegas Strip. Loved by both locals and visitors, the neighborhood eatery is renowned for its extensive menu featuring dumplings, steamed buns, and other authentic Chinese dishes. I’ve wanted to try China Mama for …
The best tacos on the Las Vegas Strip is subjective. Like politics and sports, talking about who has the best taco is a highly controversial. Everyone, including myself, has their favorite spot where they claim to find the best tacos. And, it’s not unheard of for a taco spot to be loved by one group …