Eat.Stretch.Explore. | Where to Eat and Travel - Seoul | NYC

Yet another bingsu post for Caffe Bene , this time for Caffe Bene's Strawberry Cheesecake bingsu (딸기치즈빙수)!

Moomin House Cafe in Tokyo Skytree Solamachi is a character cafe featuring everyone's favorite Finnish characters, Moomin.

We were excited to go see the baby orangutan, Kemala, at the Como Zoo. I love baby apes, as you may recall from my visit to Arashiyama Monkey Park , so I had to go when I heard about the baby orangutan at Como Zoo in St. Paul, Minnesota.

After a long day of touring, I ended up at Tokyo Skytree Solamachi Mall again. I really needed refreshment and didn't really want to spend too much money, so I decided to stop at White Cosy.

After a day of shopping and sightseeing, stopping by Kitte Shopping Mall for a treat is definitely necessary. We went to Cacao Sampaka (カカオ サンパカ), a chocolatier that specializes in delicate treats.

When you're in Tokyo, you should definitely check out Kitte Shopping Mall, one of the newest malls in Tokyo, even if you're not a fan of shopping.

Mukshidonna (먹쉬돈나) is a great restaurant for quick, cheap eats. It specializes in ddukbokki (spicy rice cakes). It is a chain store (just look for the sign around the country - at bottom), but the Samcheongdong store is the original location and one of the most popular!

Look at these adorable and detailed soaps! Nestled in the winding streets of York is the Yorkshire Soap Company (10 Blake Street). If you don't look at the sign and only see what's in the shop windows, it could be mistaken for a bakery.

Chai Thai Kitchen is known for having great lunch specials in Columbus Circle/Midtown West. You get your choice of 14 entree options and your choice of a side (salad, soup, vegetable spring roll) for only $7.95.

Every year, there is a parade in Manhattan's Chinatown to celebrate Chinese New Year. This year (2015), the parade is at 1PM on Sunday, February 22.

Happy Chinese New Year Everyone! 새해복 많이 받으세요! It's actually kind of hard to find decent dduk guk in Manhattan at a reasonable price. We finally found it at Food Gallery 32 in Manhattan Koreatown.

My friend, a local, took me to Duc Loi Supermarket right before my flight. In her words this is "probably the best banh mi" in SF.

Beans Bins is known for its waffles (review) and its modern, clean atmosphere.

Pocha 32 is an authentic Korean pub right in Manhattan's Koreatown.

I have eaten at many different takoyaki stalls in Osaka, but the takoyaki at  Dotonbori Kukuru Honten 道頓堀くくる 本店  stands out.

181 Cabrini is a coffee and wine bar/bistro in Washington Heights.

Ghirardelli Square is a major tourist destination right on the bay in San Francisco. It is housed in the original factory established by Domenico "Domingo" Ghirardelli. There are many specialty stores, but one of the main draws is the Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop. Have you been here? What were your thoughts?

It is days like these that I miss brunch with my unni at Cafe Able . I love the fresh, bright decor and the farm-to-table concept.

Decided to try the OG omurice shop - Hokkyokyusei one weekend on a quick trip into Osaka from Kobe.

Just wanted to let everyone know about a free shuttle bus service to/from Jeonju /Seoul.

Eataly is a destination for all things Italian. It is part market, part bar, part restaurant, part coffee shop, and part dessert cafe.

Whenever my friends come and visit, I always make sure to take them to Wafels and Dinges, either the street cart or the cafe in the Lower East Side. What are your favorite dinges (toppings)?

[Seoul] Family-friendly Layover Itinerary: Mom and 6 children (3-15 years old) Staying near Namsan Tower and requested to not use the subway. As a result, I recommend getting an airport taxi van. Since I do not have kids, I have never traveled in Seoul. I asked around for some recommendations from my friends with kids. Please recommend other kid-friendly places for this family!

BingBingBing is one of my favorite places to go for bingsu , my favorite Korean dessert. I have been to the Chungdam and Hongdae locations multiple times and have had a great experience  each time!

Beans Bins is a really cute cafe chain in Korea. It is very well known for its waffles and modern, clean atmosphere.

Chicago-style dogs are iconic Chicago eats. THE place to get your dog is Portillo's. There are plenty of locations all around Chicago.

First, a disclaimer: I have only seen the film version of Into the Woods , but I have listened, extensively, to the stage production soundtrack . Into the Woods, starring among others Anna Kendrick and James Corden, was on the whole delightful. It maintained a fairytale feeling while being incredibly relatable. Who doesn’t understand the conflict that comes with being afforded the opportunity to have what you want only to be confronted with the realization that what you thought you wanted is not actually what you want? Or that straying from a set plan has unforeseen consequences?

If you're a Golden Gopher, you know about Hong Kong Noodles in Stadium Village.

If you're in Midtown West, stop by Pure Thai Cookhouse for some delicious handmade noodles and other yummy Thai treats. Credit card minimum is $15, so plan accordingly.

One of the more iconic Chicago foods, apart from the Chicago dog and Chicago deep-dish pizza is Garrett Popcorn . Any thoughts?

Oh man, one of my go-to snacks is the honey butter bread at Tom N Toms.

I asked my friend for a recommendation for a bar in San Francisco and she recommended Smuggler's Cove, a pirate-themed bar in Fillmore. It is pretty popular, so expect a wait.