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Jusgo Series: Reviewing Fujiissa- Matcha and Soft Serve
Continuing our Jusgo Series, I visited Fujiissa. I’ve seen it hyped so much when it first opened, but let’s see if it lives up to its praise. Matcha is not a new trend, and it is more than what its current social media obsession might suggest. It can be traced back to ancient China during… Read the rest
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Jusgo Supermarket Series: Welcome to Penang Review
Somewhere hidden inside an unassuming supermarket is a food court packed with various delicious Asian foods. Best of all, it’s affordable. However, when I ask other people if they’ve tried it, even other foodies, the majority of them have never heard of it. So, I wanted to start my Jusgo Supermarket food court series, where… Read the rest
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Reviewing Chubby Cattle BBQ’s Soft Opening
I recently checked out Chubby Cattle BBQ’s soft opening in Duluth, GA. I love their other restaurant, literally right across the street, that offers a Shabu. I will say, if you’re looking for a budget spot, turn back now. Chubby Cattle offers a premium experience with top-notch service. Read the rest
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Is it Good or a Gimmick: Panda Fest
Ahhh… Panda fest. I still have mixed feelings about it. I think it’s a great idea to showcase local Asian food—we have so much here in Georgia. However, it fell flat in the actual execution. Not only was it extremely crowded and loud, but it was also very expensive. The lines were ridiculous, and it… Read the rest
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Reviewing New Super Pho
With a population of nearly 75,000 Vietnamese folks, Georgia is covered in their fantastic cuisine. Especially in Duluth, it feels like there is always a great place around the corner. At worst (and why is it always in Atlanta), it’s still pretty decent. I’ve never had a bad meal at a Vietnamese spot, and it’s… Read the rest
About Me… and the Blog
Food is something I’ve taken for granted for a long time. I’ve had access to a wide variety of delicious meals—thanks partially to my bicultural background (Chinese and Italian) and my regular travels to New York to visit family. It wasn’t glamorous… we drove.
I have become more and more aware of the lack of experience many around me have with food. There was no motivation to try anything different, a complete aversion to doing so, or just unaware of what was out there. I have always loved showing people new food I thought they’d enjoy and seeing their eyes light up motivated me even further.
I am also painfully aware of the lack of togetherness we have in Metro Atlanta. Though we are incredibly diverse in every aspect, prejudice still has a tight grasp on the South. I thought food could be a great vessel for understanding everyone better. So many dishes have an extensive history attached to them, and out of so much struggle, colonialism, and poverty, many treasured dishes were birthed.
Taking the time to appreciate things like this may help us understand each other in more depth—it is easy to villainize what you don’t understand, so getting out there and exploring is the first step.
So, if you’re eating like you’re still on war rations, want to learn more about our area and what’s out there, or just want to make fun of trendy, overpriced restaurants, come along for the ride.
Likes: any braised meat (especially pork belly), fresh, raw seafood, high-quality cheeses, bold yet balanced flavors
Dislikes: “fast” Italian food (cheap cheese, horrible sauce), well-done steak, overly earthy, too heavy/not balanced
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