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Philadelphia

Larry — Fri, 15 Dec 2023 00:00:49 +0000

Always worth a repeat visit: Buddakan. This is a very large and gorgeous space near Independence Hall offering Asian fusion cuisine. It’s the other outpost of this NYC legend. The menu rotates and I’ve tried multiple offerings over the years including Szechuan pork dumplings, five spice duck breast with spoon bread, tuna pizza…don’t turn up...

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Seattle

Larry — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 02:00:51 +0000

Takeaway: Tam Noodle Box. Recommended by a colleague and it was spot on. This place is all about wok prepared noodles…multiple choices to which you add a protein…chicken, pork, shrimp or tofu. My choice this visit was the shrimp sizzling Mongolian which was prepared with hokkien noodles. When asked hot spicy I wanted it I...

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Bellingham WA

Larry — Mon, 02 Sep 2019 16:49:26 +0000

Brewpub in B’ham: Aslan Brewing Co. For my Alabama followers, no this isn’t in Birmingham…Bellingham instead…which my PNW followers will immediately recognize. I’ve been here several times and their specialty is obviously beer. Expect food to go along with the beer options…with a few ciders thrown in as well. Give the cherry hard cider a...

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Denver

Larry — Sat, 31 Aug 2019 00:00:05 +0000

Unbelievable food: ChoLon. This is a place you must try next time you are in Denver. I’m occasionally asked what my favorite cuisine is and I usually struggle to answer the question….and in the end, I usually lean Asian. So, keep that in mind as you read along. The pedigree here is top notch…the chef...

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Birmingham AL

Larry — Sat, 10 Nov 2018 01:00:23 +0000

Asian: Bamboo on 2nd. The restaurant scene is expanding on almost every visit to the historically quiet (previously deserted) downtown core. But just like many older cities, millennials are revitalizing them by demanding restaurants, bars and coffee shops and places to exercise close to where they live. This city is no exception. Best described as...

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