In case you were wondering about the idiomatic post title, it came from a reference to Lotus flower, which is symbolic in Chinese culture not only because of its significance in Buddhism, but also because we think it’s miraculous that …
Everest – Alsatian High
In the US, people often treat French cuisine as one single category. True, there’s a set of French cooking techniques and classic dishes that are well institutionalized in Western cultures. However, there are regional-specific dishes and cooking styles in different …
Jiang Le (匠樂) – Composition of a Meal
In the US, almost all the chefs at acclaimed Japanese fine-dining restaurants are first-generation Japanese immigrants. In Taipei, it’s more like 50/50. While many chefs of Taipei’s top Japanese restaurants are Japanese nationals, local Taiwanese chefs are helming Japanese restaurants …
Topolobampo – The Mexican Lone Star
Unbeknownst to many, Chicago has a vibrant Mexican food scene. From street vendors at the Maxwell Street Market to a diverse mix of neighborhood taquerías and changarros, and from restaurants that serve authentic regional specialties such as birria, cemitas, and …
DN innovación – A Misnomer
In the past decade, Spanish haute cuisine and molecular gastronomy have become almost synonymous. And yet, neither cuisine has a major presence in Taipei. DN innovación strives to fill that void. DN stands for Daniel Negreira, the chef/owner behind this …
North Pond – Urban Oasis
While many Chicago restaurants have gorgeously designed dining rooms, few can compete with North Pond for having the most beautiful setting imaginable in the middle of a skyscraper jungle. Situated on the north end of Lincoln Park, North Pond is …