Category Archives: Food Reviews

Break of Dawn: Food Review…

Posted on March 13, 2011 by surrealist11

The feeling inside is that of a Taiwanese summer – hot and greasy.  Oddly it is an overcast day and cool outside with a nice breeze.  Adding to this oddity is that their front doors are WIDE open.  I can … Continue reading →

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Aoyama Cafe’: Food Review…

Posted on March 13, 2011 by surrealist11

This fancy Japanese café with corian table tops, dark wood and faux leather padded booths and chairs temporarily transports me back to Tokyo.  It is appropriately located in a plaza which has shops that sell high-end watches, jewelry and offer … Continue reading →

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Christmas Trip 2010: Central & Northern, CA

Posted on February 17, 2011 by surrealist11

It is the day after Christmas and we’re departing the Courtyard Marriott (A: 600 E. Esplanade, Oxnard, CA  93036.  P: 805-988-3600.  W: marriott.com).  We had a splendid Christmas at dad’s house featuring grilled Cornish game hen, homemade gnocchi, homemade pesto … Continue reading →

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“OH CANADA!”: Travel Essay…

Posted on September 11, 2010 by surrealist11

Per Wikipedia.com, Banff (pronounced /bæɱf/) is the largest town in Banff National Park, in Alberta’s Rockies, Canada. It is the first incorporated municipality located within a Canadian national park, and at 4,800 ft it is the town with the second highest … Continue reading →

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Taiwan: “Dirty Food = Strong Stomach”

Posted on February 17, 2010 by surrealist11

“American consumers have no problem with carcinogens, but they will not purchase any product, including floor wax, that has fat in it.” — Dave Barry Some may once again find my title curious but I will do my best to … Continue reading →

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