Feeding Umi

I guess I never highlight “bad” places here. I mean, it’s not my intention to bomb places, especially since I don’t know who would listen to me. However, in light of the last entry, I need to point out that I’ve tried many places that bombed. Sometimes, it wasn’t even the food that did it.
Having [...]

What is that you see? Yes, that restaurant’s name is Umi Nom. As in, Umi Nom (nom nom nom nom mmmm munch…). Genevieve tipped me off to the place by emailing me the NY Times $25 and under article featuring none other than my namesake. Of course, we had to try it. So off [...]

Bennie’s Thai Cafe
88 Fulton St
New York, NY 10038-2807
This is my favorite downtown thai place. The lunch flavorful, affordable, quick, and delicious. I swear either by the roast pork platter or steamed chicken with ginger sauce. The pork platter comes with roast pork, chinese sausage, and half of a seasoned hard-boiled egg with a delicious spicy [...]

Pok Pok
3226 SE Division Street
Portland, OR 97202
Pok Pok is a place in Portland that we HAVE to hit. Their wings are to die for. Ryan and I have not found a single other place that does wings better than this place. I also love their drinks. Designated drivers can enjoy a full menu of drinking [...]

One of the great finds in the city is within the Chelsea Market located on 75 9th avenue. I love the little pickle cart, seafood, and markets. They have a variety of options! My favorite place to go is Thai Wholesale, which is cheap and delicious. The beef salad and Pad Krow Pow is always [...]