Back in San Francisco, when Nanette and I used to inhabit the same city, we would have a “family” dinner every week with our closest friends. This dinner, in retrospect,… Read More
Category: My Linh
TRAVEL // ZION NATIONAL PARK
Last year, I went on a very unplanned three-day road trip, which took me through Nevada and Utah. Though it was a fun trip, I always knew that I would… Read More
EATS // BATTERY HARRIS
I love brunch, but sometimes, I really have to question why I’m paying $15 for some simple variation and combination of eggs, bacon and pancakes. More often than not, I… Read More
JEFF KOONS // A RESTROSPECTIVE
Wow, it has been forever since I’ve been on here. Sorry, Nan! 🙁 She knows how hectic things have been. I, too, have accepted a new job and spent the… Read More
EATS // PETER LUGER STEAK HOUSE
Ever since moving to Brooklyn, I have been hearing about Peter Luger Steak House nonstop. The restaurant has been around since 1887 and was recently awarded one Michelin star in… Read More
Recipe // The Whole Shabang Shrimp Boil
You know what the East Coast is missing besides In-N-Out? Boiling Crab! What’s not to love about eating with your bare hands in the most savage manner possible? Somehow, this… Read More
RECIPE // Đồ Chua (Vietnamese Pickled Daikon + Carrots)
Whenever summer arrives, the hot weather often curbs my appetite. I find myself eating salads, sandwiches and cold noodles to beat the heat. (+ lots of smoothies and ice cream,… Read More
KARA WALKER // A SUBTLETY
The great thing about New York is that this place is constantly bustling with amazing works from incredible artists. This summer, we are lucky to have a temporary installation by… Read More
EATS // XI’AN FAMOUS FOODS
Speaking of an exploration in spice and Sichuan cuisine, Nanette’s post reminded me that I need to really talk about Xi’an Famous Foods. This small chain is quickly expanding with… Read More
THE FLOWER FIELDS AT CARLSBAD RANCH
They say that April showers bring May flowers. In NY, those showers are creeping into May but we’re finally seeing spring come into full bloom!! (Thank goodness gracious, winter is… Read More
COACHELLA 2014 // WEEKEND 2
Hello. Sorry, I have been a terrible friend. I left and didn’t even bother to say goodbye. And, now that I’m back, all I have are Coachella stories, which ruined… Read More
ART // BROOKLYN ART LIBRARY – THE SKETCHBOOK PROJECT
One day, while walking through the Williamsburg neighborhood, we happened to stumble upon a sign that read, “World’s Largest Sketchbook Collection”. Naturally, we were intrigued so we decided to take… Read More