One of my favorite restaurants in LA is Lemonade, a fresh, colorful cafeteria-style restaurant. They put a lot of focus on providing seasonal and familiar foods with unexpected twist. One… Read More
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6 Must-Stop Shops in Honolulu
Honolulu is best known for crystal clear beaches and decadent, spam-filled food. However, a small, but robust culture of small, locally-owned shops are popping up in the up and coming… Read More
Urban Adventures with Zappos x Timberland
As I find myself rapidly approaching my 30s, I’m amazed at how much has changed in the past few years— how much I have changed. Gone are the days of… Read More
Living Digital Space and Future Parks by teamLAB: Where Art & Technology Meet
I’ll admit, modern art through traditional media often goes over my head. Whether it’s a giant canvas of monochromatic color or an abstract sculpture made with pieces of the artist’s hair, I’ve always found art hard to understand. However, I find that modern digital art resonates with me much more. While many traditional and modern artists may denounce digital art as not true art, I find the intersection of art and technology truly fascinating. I believe there is room for both. While there is definitely no replacement for traditional media, like painting and sculpture, I also see a whole new realm of possibility when it comes to digital art.
Ala Moana Beach // Honolulu, Hawaii
Mahalo! If you follow us on Instagram, you may have already seen that I was recently in Hawaii. I went for a whirlwind weekend to celebrate my grandma’s 94th birthday… Read More
Snapshots from Houston
Of course when I was in Houston, I made sure to visit all the gramworthy spots, including the Biscuit Paint Wall in Montrose. Dripping with paint, this bold wall has contrasting columns in a wide spectrum of colors.
Easy Tuna Poke Recipe
If you follow our blog, then you’ve probably heard of Sea Forager, my local seafood CSA. It’s so San Franciscan, but I love it. Every other week, Kirk finds heads… Read More
Easy Chocolate Chip Skillet Cake Recipe
This chocolate chip skillet cake recipe stars two extremely useful and economical kitchen items. One, the cast iron skillet and two, Pillsbury Grand Biscuits. Growing up in a Chinese household, I rarely… Read More
Is Killen’s BBQ Really The No 2 BBQ Destination in America?
Dubbed the No. 2 BBQ Destination in America, does Killen’s BBQ live up to its reputation? We get our appetites ready and investigate.
Dim Sum Recipe at Home: Chinese BBQ Puffs
Recently, I was stuffing my face at dim sum when I took a good look at the BBQ puffs and thought, “I can probably make this very dim sum recipe… Read More
Morgan’s Fish Market & Lobster House in Truckee, CA
When I was in South Lake Tahoe a few weeks ago, we took some time to explore the cozy little town that is Truckee, CA. At first, I was a… Read More
A 48 Hour Guide to Palm Springs
I recently headed to Palm Springs for another bachelorette party to enjoy some sun, tasty food, and gorgeous modern design. It happened to be at the same time as #ModernismWeek,… Read More