There are certain Thai flavors that just seem to vibe with Farang. Thai people love them as well, but these ingredients strike a certain chord with those non-native to Thailand. It may be that they are reminiscent to certain domestic dishes. Perhaps they are just inherently delicious regardless of lineage. Regardless, May Kaidee understand what… Read More
Comfort foods, they are like a warm hug from an old friend. You seek them out when familiarity is needed to qualm whatever hardships the day has brought. Depending where you’ve lived, they come in differing forms. If you’re American there is a good chance it’s pot roast, chili, or pizza. If you’re Mexican it’s… Read More
The first words you learn in any language are often the most important, at least for basic survival that is. Hello, thank you, bathroom, this grouping is the Swiss Army knife for all languages, but the words that come after are the real tools for decoding a new culture. Shortly after I mastered sa wa… Read More
Every Saturday morning, tucked away in the trees at the end of Rural Road, there is a proverbial gold rush. Over 100 people, mostly Asian tourists, get up with the sun, take a ride to the edge of town, and queue up in a parking lot for a wooden gate to open. The reason, amazing… Read More
There is something to be said about only doing one thing. Most animals tend to specialize in getting one food source. Over time they get better at finagling everything possible from said flower, nut, ect. Two things, Co-evolving to be perfectly suited for the requirements of the other. Now I don’t think the man who… Read More
Some things you just have to try before you understand them. My Mother Vehemently hated motorcycles her whole life due to the loss of a family member in a bike accident. So naturally, my Father bought one during his midlife crises. After a lot of convincing, he got her to come along for a trip… Read More
Sometimes substitutions can’t be made. No other cuisine I’ve come across exemplifies this as much as Italian. From ingredients and tools to humbled learning and practice, everything plays an essential role. You can’t drive a car with three wheels; not well at least. Zarelio Taverna does everything the right way. Their ingredients are imported from… Read More
Koreans really have a way of making foods more “American” than we can pull off in the US, all while keeping them distinctly “Asian”. I first experienced this when in Seoul and stumbled upon a restaurant that did a “Cheese Moat” stir fry. You read that correctly, a stir fry with a moat of cheese… Read More
Baan Bakery is the best substitute for a European Coffee shop I’ve found in Chiang Mai. It’s about more than just the pastries here, although they are on par with any no name bakery in Spain. It’s more than the quality of the coffee, because it’s honestly not that great. It’s the whole vibe of… Read More
When searching for good food in Chiang Mai it’s not long until you come across SP Chicken in the old town. Chef of the Pok Pok empire, Andy Ricker loves it. Mark Wein’s has done a video there. It’s in every Chiang Mai food guide on the first page of Google. This is an old… Read More
Great atmosphere, proximity to home, and comfort are all nice when eating out, but I want to go to a place who’s main focus is the food. I’ll forgo AC, good lighting, comfy chairs, all while sitting a few feet from a busy street for the good stuff; and I’ll go far for it too.… Read More
When I want to be at a coffee shop for a while there is a two step flow chart I follow. Step one “Do they have good coffee?” If yes continue, if no go elsewhere. Step two “How is the place?” This is where things get a little more finicky, because if you want to… Read More