Hing Kee
Hing Kee is one of my favorite spots in China Town. It's known for it's pho (aka "delicious noodle soup") and xiao long bao ("soup...
Caroline Kim
Mar 2, 20211 min read
Cucumber Muchim Banchan ("Oi Muchim;" "오이무침")
"Oi" means "cucumber" and "muchim" means "mixed"or "coat/toss" in English. This my Mom's recipe that I've been making since childhood. I...
Caroline Kim
Jan 27, 20211 min read
Let Them Eat Cake
Birthday month is a series of events full of fun, family, and friends. I was born the day after Christmas, December 26th or Canadian...
Caroline Kim
Jan 21, 20211 min read
Sapori Trattoria
"When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie..." It's amore! Sapori Trattoria is buono, delicious. Sapori is an upscale yet casual...
Caroline Kim
Jan 16, 20211 min read
Galbi-jjim (갈비찜): A Dish from the Joseon Dynasty
Galbi Jjim is an ancient dish and tells the story of the the importance of beef meat in Korean history and cuisine. From the 14th to the...
Caroline Kim
Jan 8, 20212 min read
Labriola Chicago
I came here for lunch with a friend. Food is consistent and the service is good. Price-point wise this Italian restaurant is practical...
Caroline Kim
Dec 24, 20201 min read
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab
Joe's is the place to eat stone crab. I experienced my first stone crab claws at the original Joe's location in Miami, FL. Ever since, I...
Caroline Kim
Dec 16, 20201 min read