Sang Kee Duck House, Philadelphia, Pa

Fried Shrimp Dumplings, cross section of the best dumplings in town.



Sweet & Sour Sauce accompanies them



Braised Beef Wonton Noodle Soup, my favorite, beef is braised over 12 hours to give it that tender juicy flavor.

Banh Mi Dac Biet

Vietnamese Hoagie, with butter, pate, head cheese, chicken and pork roll, pickled daikon and carrots, cilantro, jalapenos, and a quick dash of maggi seasoning, a my favorite huy foung sriracha hot sauce.





Cross Section of the Hoagie


Let's take a look inside

Zaytoons, Brooklyn, New York

My sister and her roomie


My cousin and I



Spinach Pie



Falafel, Hummus, Cucumber Yogurt, Fatoosh Salad (Tomato, Cucumber, & Parsley), Zaytoons Mix (Pickles and Peppers)



Falafel, Hummus, Cucumber Yogurt, Fatoosh, Garden Salad



Lamb Shwarma Platter



$11 a person what a deal for some great food.

Chocolate Room, Brooklyn, New York

Not Hot Chocolate Drink, Serendipity 3 in Manhattan is known for their frozen hot chocolate drink, I like to call it a frozen chocolate daiquiri, this chocolate drink literally was the best frozen chocolate drink I ever had, the drink was very smooth and subtle and the deep chocolate flavor resonated throughout this drink.



The chocolate sundae was a treat and the homemade syrup that accompanied it was very complex and had a dark semi sweet taste to it.



I got the chocolate cake and I thought it would be very heavy and moist, but it ended up being the opposite, light, airy, and a perfect balance of sweetness to it. The chocolate ganache frosting brought this cake to the next level. It was a very divine slice of cake.

Shanghai Soup Dumpling

Wat Lao Catlett, Virginia

This past weekend was the Laotian New Year Festival in Catlett, Virginia. Was able to get some pictures of the event. There were many food vendors and I was able to try fresh sugar can juice.


Front of a Thai Noodle shop



Frying up Bananas Thai Style


Making Desserts


These Thai desserts look like mini tacos they are stuffed with pandanis cream

Da Philly Food Critic can Cook

This past weekend I was invited to stay with a couple of friends in the Pocono Mountains. I had a great time talking story, chillaxing, and cooking. Here is what I made, I forgot to take a picture of my crab cakes. They were one of the best crab cakes I have ever made. A simple yet delicious meal was had by all who attended.


Fresh Tomato Salad with Basil, Olive Oil, & Balsamic Vinegar



Chorizo Sausage


Sauteed Asparagus with Proscuitto Di Parma with Balsamic Syrup


Baby Portabella Mushrooms Sauteed with Butter, Soy Sauce, White Wine, and Plenty of Garlic


Butter Poached Baby Carrots



Wild King Salmon with Fresh Herbs (Oregano, Sage, Thyme, Parsely) and finished with a drizzle of really good Olive Oil