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I Tried Shaved Ice on Sorba — think Ramen — at Koa Restaurant in NYC

Outside my office, there is a restaurant called Koa. Everyday I walk by Koa on my way to and from work.They always have a sign outside highlighting their new summer dish: Koa Original Shaved Ice Sorba.They have a new noodle called Sorba, which is kind of like Ramen, but not.At first I…

Indian-inspired tacos in NYC? Yes, please.

I kinda consider myself a taco snob. That is, I prefer to go to places that are intrinsically and authentically Mexican in execution.My tacos typically need to be based on a corn soft tortilla; some form of amazingly flavored/marinated protein with onions; (red or white) cilantro and condiments on the side.I realize as…

Drinking Hair of the Westminster Best in Show at Half & Half, St. Louis

No matter how many times I have heard someone explain their version of the “hair of the dog” hangover cure, I never quite believe it; even after experiencing the miracle for myself. Now, to give you a little backstory: I am a pukey hangover kind of person.Like…puke until 9 PM puke.I can’t hold…

Sex on a Plate in Sydney

“Think of it as slow, enjoyable sex,” was my friend’s comment when I asked him how the food would be at Tetsuya’s. Chef Tetsuya Wakuda is one of Sydney’s foremost chefs and brings his own philosophy to the meals he prepares.Be prepared for a four-hour fine dining experience that ends with a satisfactory orgasmic…

Hungry? I Know A Little Place At The End Of The World

My trip to the end of the world was a long one and boy was I starving. The day began in Chile, in a tiny remote town called Porvenir on Tierra del Fuego island, just south of the very tip of South America.The day would end in Argentina.A couple who owned a hostel…

Here’s My Vote For The Best Innovative Indian Restaurant in NYC

I have a tough time finding good Indian restaurants in NYC. They’re all mostly North Indian, heavy, and honestly, not that interesting.There is only so much chicken tikka masala and saag paneer I can stomach.That was until, one day my twin sister suggested Graffiti Food & Wine Bar, an eclectic Indian fusion restaurant…