Treasures – Painted Pottery Horse And Horse Trainer (Tang Dynasty)
The sculptures depict a trainer desperately trying to rein in the disobedient horse, capturing the tension between them.
Month: July 2024
National Treasure – Da Ke Ding (Western Zhou Dynasty)
The ding was an honour given by feudal kings, and it was unusual for a chef to be given such high honour.
Venice Restaurant @ Denver
When I walked into the restaurant, I knew I will have two problems later – I will not be takingContinue Reading
Ocean Prime @ Denver
I was in Denver for business and participated in a company dinner in this chain steakhouse which didn’t suck atContinue Reading
Mekong Pho @ Melbourne (2024)
Who says you cannot teach old dogs new tricks? Pho Bo Ga Mekong has surprised me once more with newContinue Reading
Scoma’s @ Sausalito
In my last few trips to Sausalito, I have always wanted to try Scoma’s. But because most of my tripsContinue Reading
Treasures – Scripture-Carrying Horses (Northern Song Dynasty)
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First Buddhist Temple in China, symbolising Buddhism’s integration into Chinese civilisation.
Treasures – Mao Gong Bronze Ding (Western Zhou Dynasty)
The ding that got away, it travelled across the seas to Taiwan together with the retreating Nationalists.
Scoma’s @ San Francisco
A modest-looking facility under a red-and-yellow neon sign at the end of the pier beacons San-Franciscans and the international clienteleContinue Reading
Philippe @ Melbourne (2024)
Since the last time I came to Philippe, I had wanted to try their Canard à la Presse which requiredContinue Reading