The first & only other time I have cooked international dishes for the Olympics was for the 2016 Olympics. 2016 Rio Olympics International Cuisine Project It was a huge hit when I did it in 2016, but it was a lot of work. I said I would not do it again but here I am..... … Continue reading 2020 Tokyo Olympics International Cuisine Project
I went out with my pals to Miyako Doral this past Thursday for dinner. My friend chose the restaurant due to its eye-catching Instagram page. I was sold when I saw their Game of Thrones post! Since I am a beer gal, I ordered a Kirin Ichiban and it was good. Miyako Dorl offers a … Continue reading Miyako Doral Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar
I stumbled upon Lan Pan Asian Cafe accidentally. I originally went to the Dadeland Station area for Target – I was in search of the Game of Thrones Oreos (unfortunately, I did not find them) but it's okay, I ordered them online this time! Although there are plenty of restaurants to choose from in the … Continue reading Lan Pan Asian Cafe – Yummy Lunch Spot Located in Dadeland Station
I have been passing in front of Japan Inn in Doral for a bit and now it is finally open for business! The exterior and name caught my attention every time I drove by it – I was not sure if it was a hotel or a restaurant and it does not architecturally look like … Continue reading Japan Inn Doral
The unique Sawa Restaurant & Lounge is located in the beautiful Shops at Merrick Park. The eatery offers a contemporary Mediterranean and Japanese dual-concept menu, along with seating inside and outside. What I find fascinating about Sawa is that it is NOT a fusion restaurant. I love fusion restaurants, but it is refreshing to see … Continue reading Sawa Restaurant & Lounge – Perfect for Special Occasions!
Shibui Japanese Restaurant is a family-run eatery specializing in creative maki rolls & sushi. I know it as the sushi place where you dine while sitting on pillows on the floor. In my youth (haha, I'm almost 23), I used to go to this sushi spot a lot. Before last week, I hadn't been to … Continue reading Shibui Japanese Restaurant in Miami
My father always boasts of his lovely sashimi lunches at Maido Japanese Restaurant. I finally got to go and revel in its authenticity and freshness. This is not the place for fancy, Americanized sushi rolls – it is, however, a laid-back restaurant where locals and tourists go for fresh fish. I would say it … Continue reading Maido Japanese Restaurant – Faultless, Fast, & Fresh
I can happily admit that I fell in-love with another city. For Memorial Day weekend, I got to explore Chicago in all of its beautiful, patriotic, and architectural glory. Hotel I stayed at the LondonHouse Chicago, Chicago’s luxury riverfront hotel – and let me just tell you, it has the … Continue reading Chicago: 2018 Memorial Day Weekend
I have been to Kamiko Sushi Bar (Doral), I believe, 3 times now. I went yesterday to celebrate the offering and acceptance of a new job and it was better than I remembered it. I would have never thought that Doral would have great sushi, but it does; I mean, Doral has expanded leaps and bounds; … Continue reading Kamiko Sushi Bar (Doral) – The Vincent van Gogh of Sushi
Caylin Jimenez 