As a chef eating is the best part of life. When I’m able to combine eating well with traveling to beautiful places, I’m my happiest Felicia.
Padmanadi Edmonton Buffet: So Delicious You Forget It’s Vegan
Once a month Padmanadi Edmonton hosts a buffet at it’s Chinatown location. All vegan. The food is from Indonesia with other Asian influences. I saw this as my chance to try out even more of their fantastic menu. Padmanadi is legendary in Edmonton for their creative and delicious vegan dishes. I’m very serious when I tell…
Happy Lamb Hot Pot Edmonton Review: Lamb In A Hurry
Happy Lamb is a new hot pot buffet tucked into the backside of the South Park Shopping area on Gateway Blvd. It’s a chain restaurant that finally got an Edmonton location. I was looking for a late night spot for a last minute family gathering to celebrate my son’s birthday. After calling ahead, Happy Lamb said…
Mr Bun Soup Dumplings: Must Try Edmonton Whyte Ave Spot
Mr Bun’s soup dumplings are becoming legendary in Edmonton.. Filled with delicious meats and hot broth it’s easy to get addicted to them. Mr Bun is a Shanghai Dumplings and Noodles restaurant that popped up on Whyte Ave a couple of years ago in the same location Top Dim Sum briefly occupied. I went when…
Sang Seoul Table Dining Edmonton Review And Gluttony Guide
Sang Seoul Table Dining offers all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ, sashimi and sushi in downtown Edmonton. The location used to be Pampas Brazilian Steakhouse, so gluttony has been a tradition at this location for some time. The price at Sang is slightly higher than other nearby all-you-can-eat Korean places, but after visiting, I could see the value. …
BB2 Korean BBQ West Edmonton Mall All You Can Eat Gluttony Guide
BB2 Korean BBQ at West Edmonton Mall claims to be the largest Korean BBQ buffet restaurant in Western Canada. I have never had buffet-style Korean BBQ, and starting by trying the biggest one was too tempting to pass up. My partner and I. The entrance to BB2 is on the second floor of West Edmonton…
1 Day In Manila Itinerary For Foodies
You have 1 day in Manila; how are you going to spend it? By following this 1 day in Manila Itinerary, it will be delicious! You’ll start by basing yourself out of Makati, Metro Manila’s hip and stylish hub of restaurants, bars, coffee shops and malls. Kick off the day with a traditional Filipino breakfast….
Lampara Poblacion Restaurant Review – Elevated Filipino Fusion in Makati
Lampara Poblacion is an Asian Mexican fusion restaurant in Makati, Manila that takes comfortable dishes and turns them into flavourful works of art. I wanted to start my Philippines vacation off with an outstanding meal, and Lampara, a Michelin Bib Gourmand recommendation, seemed perfect. The menu is both affordable and elevated, and when I saw…
A Hing Lung BBQ Edmonton Visit For Chinatown Dining Week
Hing Lung BBQ is a takeout counter serving Cantonese-style BBQ meats in Edmonton’s Chinatown. They have been a part of the community for the last 30 years.
Nam Siam Edmonton Visit For Chinatown Dining Week
Nam Siam is a Vietnamese and Thai restaurant that popped up across from Lucky 97 a year ago when the green awning place closed. This was my first visit to Nam Siam, and I was curious to see what they had on the menu. Plus, their Chinatown Dining Week menu includes a $10 pho! Unable…
A Visit to Noi Thai for Chinatown Dining Week
Noi Thai is a Thai restaurant located in the quiet strip mall at 107 Ave and 95 Street in Edmonton’s Chinatown. The restaurant has been operating for the last 7 years since the owner took over from his sister. Previously, it was Viphalay. This was my first visit to Noi Thai, and I was excited to…
Visit To Padmanadi Edmonton For Chinatown Dining Week
Padmanadi is an Indonesian vegan restaurant with locations in Edmonton’s Chinatown, Southside, and Calgary. They are absolutely beloved by me, and I have never heard anyone say a bad thing about them. My Uber driver, on the way to dinner at Padmanadi, commented on how he and his ex-vegan girlfriend used to come here and…
10 day Japan Travel Itinerary For Foodies
A 10 day Japan travel itinerary based on the best Japanese food found in each city along the Shinkansen train line, starting in Tokyo and ending in Kumamoto. Japanese food is world famous for its taste, presentation, and demonstration of mastery. Each city and region in Japan has its own culinary traditions, local ingredients, and…
Bricco Selects Review Of Tasting Menu Bar Bricco Edmonton
Bar Bricco has a polished new exterior and a few new menu items, including Bricco Selects, a tasting menu. Luckily for me, my favourite menu item, the egg yolk ravioli, is still a mainstay. Located in downtown Edmonton, Bar Bricco specializes in aperitivo plates. They are small plates of classic Italian food served alongside wine…
15 Foods To Try In Japan On Your Trip
Eat your way through one of the most delicious countries on earth. These 15 foods to try in Japan are going to rock your tastebuds. Japan has a deep respect and understanding of ingredients and cooking techniques that are not found anywhere else in the world. From wagyu to fresh tofu, each dish on this…
Homer St Cafe and Bar Review Dinner In Vancouver
Homer St. Cafe and Bar is a stylish upscale restaurant in Vancouver’s Yaletown district. The restaurant boasts a Michelin Guide recommendation and was considered excellent from a friend who lives on and off in Vancouver. I was excited to try it out. Homer is located on a bustling Street corner across from two other local…
Bangkok Hot Pot – Edmonton All You Can Eat Gluttony Guide
Bangkok Hot Pot is a new-to-me restaurant on Edmonton’s north side. It’s actually been around for over a decade. I love hot pot, so I’m not sure how Bangkok Hot Pot slipped under my radar for so long. I teamed up with my son to go check it out. Bangkok Hot Pot is located in…
Yemen Kitchen Edmonton – Big Personality And Portions
When we saw Yemen Kitchen with its doors open, it was like a beacon.
Sushizen Kyoto Japan Humble Michelin Guide Recommended Sushi
Sushizen Kyoto is a Michelin guide-recommended restaurant in Kyoto, Japan. I was excited to try sushi from a master, so we headed there just after they opened on a Wednesday afternoon during Sakura season. A small line had formed when we arrived. Sushizen has a simple sign hanging and 3 short blue draping banners across…
Nero Edmonton’s Stylish New Brewery District Restaurant And Bar
Nero, Edmonton’s newest Italian spot from the group that brought us beloved restaurants Rosso and Bianco, has opened in the Brewery District. Nero is unassuming from the outside. Located in the brick building that was the former Molson Brewery, only a sign in the window indicates that you have arrived. A short stairwell through the…
Olia Ristorante Review – Edmonton Fine Dining Experience
A girls’ night out to celebrate a birthday is the perfect excuse to finally check out Olia Ristorante—a sophisticated spot for Italian on Jasper Ave in downtown Edmonton. Olia Ristorante is another upscale eatery by Chef Daniel Costa, an Edmonton culinary superstar. Other restaurants launched by Costa include my favourite Bar Bricco, Corso 32, and…
Tokiwa Ramen – Edmonton’s Soup Or No Soup Restaurant
Tokiwa Ramen is a soup staple in the brewery district of Edmonton. I affectionately call Tokiwa Ramen the ‘soup or no soup place’ in reference to their neon light sign in the window that indicates if they still have soup and are still open. The sign reminds me of the soup Nazi episode from Seinfeld,…
Tasty House Edmonton First Visit
I stumbled across Tasty House Chinese and Japanese noodle House while looking to try a new Chinese restaurant. The Google reviews were excellent.
Soban Sushi Edmonton Restaurant Review
Living so close to Soban Sushi + Asian Taste is one of my Edmonton life blessings. Soban is a Japanese and Korean restaurant on the east end of Whyte Ave and I consider it one of the best sushi spots in town.
Cosmopolitan Wicked Spoon Buffet Review
Are you wondering if heading to Las Vegas, Nevada in the United States, and wondering if Wicked Spoon is worth the wicked price tag?
Lets Grill Sushi Train Edmonton All You Can Eat Gluttony Guide
Let’s Grill Sushi is Edmonton’s conveyor belt sushi restaurant downtown on Jasper Ave. This is a reincarnation of the restaurant which previously had the same name but used to specialize in ramen lunches and grilled yakitori.
10 Reasons To Visit El Panchan Mexico
El Panchan is a small community of travellers and artists living in the rainforest of the Chiapas region of Mexico. Music is heard nearly as often as bird songs in this paradise. The cries of the howler monkeys dominate all.
Robson Valley Music Festival – A Little Festival With Big Community Vibes
Robson Valley Music Festival is a celebration of music and art that happens every August in Dunster BC Canada.
Tatsu Sushi – Edmonton All You Can Eat Gluttony Guide
Tatsu Sushi + BBQ offers all-you-can-eat sushi and Korean BBQ in downtown Edmonton.
What To Expect in El Panchan Mexico
Low-priced cabins, the opportunity to sleep in the jungle, and Don Muchos Restaurant are why visitors come to El Panchan. I first heard of El Panchan from a dissatisfied trip advisor thread.
Brazilian Steakhouses – Edmonton All You Can Eat Gluttony Guide
Visiting an Edmonton Brazilian Steakhouse for all-you-can-eat meat is about as gluttonous as you can get. The key is to know what’s good, gorge on that and walk away from the rest.
Chinese Hot Pot Buffet – Edmonton All You Can Eat Gluttony Guide
Going out for Chinese Hot Pot is always a ton of fun but doing it all-you-can-eat buffet style takes the experience to the next level.
Is Mexico City Worth Visiting – A Traveler’s Perspective
Mexico City is known for its famous artists, museums, architecture, historical significance, and food. It also has a reputation for crime, smog, income disparity, and corruption.
7 Edmonton Restaurants in 7 Delicious Days
I didn’t set out to visit 7 Edmonton restaurants in 7 days but it was a delicious turn of events.
Eagle’s Eye Golden BC Lunch
Eagle’s Eye restaurant at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort was a recent treat on a trip to Golden BC.
Co Do Hue South Edmonton Review
Co Do Hue South opened about a year ago in the plaza just off Argyle Rd and 69 St. It deliciously filled my southside void that lacked Vietnamese restaurants between Capilano and Millwoods.
Moonga Nori Edmonton Where To Eat Restaurant Guide
Moonga Nori is an exciting new Japanese restaurant that opened up where The Almanac used to be on Whyte Ave.
Noodleholic Edmonton Where To Eat Restaurant Guide
Noodleholic is a build-your-own Hong Kong-style noodle soup restaurant in Edmonton. Formerly located in Chinatown across from Lucky 97.
3 Best Indonesian Restaurants in Ubud
The best Indonesian restaurants in Ubud Bali provide delicious Indonesian food with locally sourced ingredients at an outstanding value
XO Bistro Edmonton Where To Eat Restaurant Guide
Xo Bistro + Bar is the Vietnamese restaurant located in downtown Edmonton with the famous giant cherry tree. Interior decorations and gimmicks aside it is one of my favourite spots to grab Vietnamese near Jasper Ave and Rogers Place.
Labuan Bajo Travel Guide
Labuan Bajo is a small town located in the Flores Island chain and the launching point for visitors looking for the famous Komodo dragons.
What To Eat In Indonesia
Every neighborhood of Bali has a range of options from affordable to posh so you can’t really go wrong. The main reason to pick your area with care is that traffic is terrible in Bali. Picking an area that suits your needs will save you time hassle and money.
Jackfruit
Jackfruit is a tree fruit from Southeast Asia and India that I feature as our meat alternative on my menu at River City Revival House. Recently I demonstrated how to work with the canned version on Global’s breakfast tv.
Easy Cornbread
Cornbread is one of the staple items on my menu at River City Revival House. It’s a holiday tradition at home, and I made it on breakfast television.
Dim Sum Guide
Dim sum is a Chinese form of small plate dining that consists of dumplings and other appetizers. Dim sum is best enjoyed with friends so you can try everything!
Aji Salsa To The Rescue
Colombian Aji Salsa is the tang and spice that every meal needs
Taking A Break In Palomino, Colombia Twice
Palomino is a small beach town in the Guajira region of Colombia that has become a popular backpackers destination.
We found the main drag immensely charming. Craft vendors line the streets selling intricate beadwork, whimsical wizard hats, and magical imbued stones.
Fish Soup & El Menú Del Dia
Colombian restaurants often serve El Menú Del Día, which translates to The menu of the day. Lunch is the largest meal of the day in Colombia.
