by Rose Zu | PUBLISHED Feb 4, 2015 | 4 MIN READ
The Northeast may have survived this winter storm, but now we’re in a cold snap and there’s plenty of winter to go. What’s a girl to do in dire circumstances of braving the outside world or staying inside for more soup? How about hot pot instead? A traditional Chinese... 
by Rose Zu | UPDATED Dec 12, 2018 | PUBLISHED Jan 3, 2015 | 5 MIN READ
We love brunch, but we have to admit– sometimes it’s good to switch things up a bit. If you’re a fan of Chinese food, you’ve probably heard of dim sum. If you haven’t, never fear! That’s what we’re here for. Dim sum is Cantonese food (Cantonese indicating the... 
by Rose Zu | UPDATED Jan 6, 2019 | PUBLISHED Dec 16, 2014 | 3 MIN READ
Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong, a Seoul-based Korean BBQ chain, opened its Manhattan location recently; as of this writing, it is less than a month old, and I was able to go on the second weekend. The number of people there made it seem like it was opening weekend, creating a... 
by Rose Zu | PUBLISHED Dec 12, 2014 | 1 MIN READ
Espoleta, a new Mexican-inspired Spanish wine and tapas bar in Manhattan is warm, cozy (but not tiny!), and romantic. With beautiful interiors to feast your eyes on and some great relaxing jazz for your ears, it’s a perfect place for a date night or an intimate girls’... 
by Rose Zu | UPDATED Dec 8, 2018 | PUBLISHED Dec 8, 2014 | 3 MIN READ
We spent 10 days in Southeast Asia with stops in Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. In between beaches, massages (our preferred method of avoiding rising 90° mid-afternoon heat), elephants and more beaches, I found time to try the food. Here are some highlights:... 
by Rose Zu | UPDATED Jan 6, 2019 | PUBLISHED Nov 4, 2014 | 1 MIN READ
Previously, I recommended SkyIce as my go-to Thai lunch spot, and I now have another to recommend in Brooklyn: National. I’ve been visiting once a week for the past month. It’s a good lunch spot for dining in and taking out. The restaurant itself has friendly...
