What is Umami? Ponder the oyster. Tom yum. Carne asada. All umami. Don't try to define it! Just surrender to the addiction; savor the flavor implosion.

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Should you tip for take-out?

  • No: All they had to do was put my food in containers! (70%, 14 Votes)
  • Yes: At least a dollar or two-- it must be a pain to package all that food. (30%, 6 Votes)

Total Voters: 20

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August 11, 2010

Happy Hour: Savoy Cocktail Book Night (SF)

by kayoko

Savoy Cocktail Night at The Alembic (SF)

Paystyle is out this week– after his series of recaps on Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans, he’s burnt out and taking a personal day. It is Sloth Season after all, and we all deserve
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August 3, 2010

Happy Hour: Tales Recap Pt. 4 (Highlights and Lowlights)

by Paystyle

July 1, 2010

Sneak Peak: Ippuku! (Berkeley)

by kayoko

Ippuku (Berkeley)

It’s happening. Ippuku, the East Bay’s premiere yakitori and shochu bar is opening on Monday 7/5! HOLLA!

I was lucky enough to get a tour of the restaurant before it opens and talk with the owner/chef, Christian Geideman. Located in the heart of Berkeley, the restaurant space is quite breathtaking
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June 22, 2010

The Chicago Ten: Billy Goat Tavern (#1)

by kayoko

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Billy Goat Tavern was my absolute favorite place we went to in Chicago. You know a place has really made an impression on you when you keep wanting to go back. Matt and I were only there for three days, but I
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June 16, 2010

The Chicago Ten: The Green Mill (#3)

by kayoko

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Whenever I travel to a new city, I try to make sure to visit a jazz club. The jazz scene in Paris, Tokyo and Rome are unreal! There’s just something about going
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May 28, 2010

The Chicago Ten: The Violet Hour (#7)

by kayoko

The Violet Hour

Photos by Matt K. and myself.

Heard about The Violet Hour, a little speakeasy-esque bar in the Bucktown/ Wicker Park area of Chicago, courtesy of Paystyle. When Pay suggests a place, I follow, no questions asked.

Matt and I definitely walked up and down the street a few
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May 5, 2010

Whiskeys on Tap (CHI)

by kayoko

Brown Liquors on Tap (CHI)

Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve and JD on tap. Life can be so sweet.

Kuma’s Corner. CHI.

May 2, 2010

Postcard from CHI: Gold Star Bar

by kayoko

Goldstar Bar (CHI)

Gold Star’s a little dive bar in Wicker Park, Chicago. The bartender was a gracious, round lady, who bought her regulars rounds of drinks. She’s the daughter of the owner, meaning this bar has been around for decades. How old do you think this Bud
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March 29, 2010

Packaging Whore: The Alembic Matchbook

by kayoko

Packaging Whore: Alembic Matchbook

Finally made it out to The Alembic, a bar on Haight Street in SF– it’s a spot that has been buzzed about extensively for their cocktails and gastroeats. I believe it is related to Magnolia, the brewpub right down
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March 25, 2010

Bitter Love

by kayoko

Bitter Love at PDT (NYC)

A bourbon expert once told me that the defining ingredient in a cocktail is bitters. PDT clearly takes this very seriously.



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