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Barrio Portsmouth, NH: Worth the Hype?

December 16, 2019December 1, 2023Food, New Hampshire, North America BigBody Leave a Comment

At the moment, the most talked about restaurant name going around the New Hampshire Seacoast is ‘Barrio’ – a taco and margarita haven located at 319 Vaughan Street in Portsmouth (aka the 3S Artspace). So, I thought I’d try it out to see what all the fuss was about.

Well…for starters, Barrio in Portsmouth, NH has lived up to the hype and praise, as I’ve been back numerous times in just a month, quickly working my way through their menu.

Let’s start with the drinks! And then I’ll work my way through their bountiful taco menu.

Best Ship Street Restaurants & Bars in Hong Kong

December 15, 2019December 1, 2022Asia, Food, Hong Kong BigBody Leave a Comment

Consider this your ultimate guide to the best Hong Kong Ship Street restaurants and bars.

Wan Chai is a wild place, and has been for decades. I love getting nitty and gritty at the dive bars in Wan Chai as much as the next guy, but sometimes it’s needed to remove yourself from the humanity and sin, and move things up a few streets. Over the years, Wan Chai has been quickly doing that, now boasting numerous hip, social, and quality bars and restaurants just a few streets up from the likes of Amazonia and Escape. Ship Street has become an absolute favorite of mine to eat AND drink on.

In fact, it’s now my preferred area to hang out and drink at. Granted, it does not go all night like Lockhart Road and its immediate area. But, it’s just as fun – in its own way. And, you can tick off several places in a night if you’re looking for a short little pub crawl in Wan Chai.

Below are two of the best ship street restaurants and bars in Hong Kong to start (and end) your night out at. Wait, let’s make that three, with an honorable mention.

Big Night Out at El Gaucho Steakhouse Saigon

December 14, 2019December 1, 2022Asia, Food, Vietnam BigBody Leave a Comment

Normally I’m quite skeptical of any type of chain that doesn’t include a golden arch (McDonald’s) or red-headed girl with pig-tails (Wendy’s), so you can imagine I was a bit hesitant when my friend suggested we go grab at steak at El Gaucho Argentinian Steakhouse. Having lived across Asia for 8+ years, the name rang a bell, as you can find it in Bangkok, Hanoi, and several other major Asian cities. Well, I went. And then, I went again, one more time after that, and then countless more times.

Located on Hai Ba Trung Street in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh, El Gaucho Steakhouse is the spot to go for any special occasion. I never need a special occasion to eat a 350GR steak and drink 8 glasses of sangria, but it feels less excessive and gluttonous when I do go on a special night.

El Gaucho Saigon is worth every penny, and one of my favorite steakhouses in all of Asia.

Let’s take a look at a few reasons why this has become a favorite spot of mine to treat myself to and enjoy a great steak (along with great atmosphere).

4 of My Favorite Saigon BBQ Restaurants

November 30, 2019March 3, 2024Asia, Food, Vietnam BigBody Leave a Comment

BBQ and beer are probably my two favorite things ever. Well, cheese is also up there in my food power rankings. After moving to Saigon, you can bet your bottom dollar I made sure to explore as many Saigon BBQ restaurants as I could.

This list is going to be a mix of Asian and Western BBQ restaurants, because after all, they are both incredible and worth writing about. BBQ restaurants in Saigon also happen to be absolutely everywhere, so you’ll never be scrambling to find great ribs, goat, or meats in general.

Important Note: I had actually included TnT BBQ in the original list, but I’ve come to find out they closed September 30th. You can still find most of their BBQ over at Malt South (according to their Facebook).

Now, let’s get started with the best BBQ restaurants in Ho Chi Minh!

The 5 Best Brunch Spots in Saigon

November 28, 2019December 28, 2023Asia, Food, Vietnam BigBody Leave a Comment

Ahh brunch. A term that elicits memories of rounding up your house fully of mid-twenty somethings after a big Saturday night out, boozy brunches, and the best damn avocado toast you’ve ever had. I can’t think of many better cities than Saigon for not only great tasting and high quality brunches, but an affordable ones as well. Buckle in.

In this article, I’m walking you several of the best brunch spots in Saigon. But first, for the Vietnamese readers, what’s the meaning of brunch? Brunch là gì?

Best Bang For Your Buck Burrito in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

November 18, 2019December 1, 2022Food, New Hampshire, North America BigBody Leave a Comment

IMPORTANT: The Wrap Shack has relocated and is now a brick-and-mortar spot – find more details about it over at: https://www.parkdnh.com/

Look, I’m a huge Chipotle fan. Say what you will about Chipotle, their E.coli breakouts in 2016, and how they’re overrated, but I still personally think they’re one of the best bang for your buck meals out there – especially when it comes to 47 pound burritos. Until today.

I was just about to sleep, but had something nagging me in the back of my mind. I knew I had to get this off my chest. The burrito I had from the Wrap Shack in Portsmouth, New Hampshire today was the single best bang for your buck burrito I’ve ever encountered. There, I said it.

But, what exactly made it so great?