For most food lovers, a trip to Japan includes a visit to the Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo ending with a sushi breakfast. Luckily, I crossed that adventure off my list almost 10 years ago. I tried and failed to recapture that moment on this trip after heading to Tsukiji early one morning, only to … Continue reading »
Over a year ago, I took my parents to see the movie Jiro Dreams of sushi. It was fantastic documentary filled with gorgeous food imagery that immediately inspired me to seek a similar sushi experience in Tokyo. I’ve been fortunate enough to eat some great sushi throughout my life but after watching the movie, I … Continue reading »
Another year is done and it seems that with each passing year, it feels like that one went by faster than the last. It was a year where I started to feel comfortable and happy about my hobby blog, Call Me a Food Lover, and a year where I felt especially lucky that my love … Continue reading »
With so many choices, today’s diners are a fickle bunch. It can only take 1 mediocre experience for a diner never to return. That’s especially true for me, when it comes to dining in LA, where I only have 3-4 dinner options per trip. So after a so-so experience at The Bazaar 2 years ago, … Continue reading »
Sitting in the Jardin des Tuileries was the perfect way to reflect on my last day in Paris. Here are some afterthoughts from my week-long adventure: – If I lived in Paris, I’d probably be a Susan. Yes Susan and not Suzette. – Slowing down and taking my face away from the camera is really … Continue reading »
I’ve mentioned it before, but I get pulled in a lot of directions when it comes to posting for Call Me a Food Lover. I know I’m most passionate when it comes to being in the kitchen at home or with family. That’s generally when I have the time to be the most introspective on … Continue reading »
Oh New York… so many dining options, so little time. On this trip, we decided that we weren’t going to break the bank, so other than lunch at Jean Georges, that meant no 3 Michelin stars. Continue reading »
I have a wonderful life, I know it and I’m grateful for it. 13 months after my first trip to NYC, I’m fortunate enough to return this week. My first New York experience was filled with Michelin star restaurants, speakeasies and certain touristy must-do’s. When I left, I felt that I got a great taste of the city and longed to return, quickly. Continue reading »
