milwaukee: hmong corn bread (ncuav pob kws) at sister’s cafe
I must confess that I love that sticky chewy glutinous texture that is a part of so many Asian snacks and desserts. I totally understand that this is cultural and that some people just don’t get the appeal of the mouth feel, but I love it. I seek it out and when I see snacks … Read more
milwaukee: long cheng noodle & grill, laab kom (bitter laab)
“Bitter?” Grace thought for a bit before answering, “Just a little.” I was sitting down with my son and searching for a way to keep him occupied. I wipe the sweat from his nose as clings to me in the 90 degree heat and try to find a spot where a quick blow from the … Read more
singapore: fish head bee hun (hoon)
My father is admittedly not into street food. He likes it, and appreciates it, but I think he just enjoys the environment of a restaurant more. As a compromise we went to a small restaurant in Chinatown with street appeal. Holland Village XO Fish Head Bee Hun is a small restaurant or Zhi Char which … Read more
pacific produce
The first time I saw Pacific Produce I was just driving by. I was on my way to pick Grace up from the airport and a portion of the highway had been shut off so I was forced to take the streets. I was early so I did a bit of exploring. As I was … Read more
atlanta, star provisions
When I decided to go to a wedding in Atlanta, I had to decide what I was going to call the city. Hotlanta? A-town? ATL? Seriously, how come one city gets so many fun names? It’s really not fair. How can you decide on just one? And it was similar when trying to decide where … Read more
