San Jiu 酒叄 @ Taipei
I was attracted by the blackboard at the entrance that they offered grilled nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch, aka 紅喉魚 in Taiwan)Continue Reading
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National Treasures – Liubo Chess Set (Western Han)
“A strange game… the only winning move is not to play. How about a nice game of chess?” – WOPR, War Games (1983)
Treasures – Inscribed Famille-Rose Lotus-Form Cup, 34th Year of Guangxu Mark (Qing)
A commemorative cup made for a military exercise, signifying a last ditch effort by a crumbling empire to stand up against aggressions.
Treasures – Artefacts of Lee Kuan Yew (c. 1950s)
Today marks the death anniversary of one of the founding fathers of Singapore, whom we fondly refer to as LKY.
National Treasure – Painted Lacquer Screen Of Sima Jinlong (Northern Wei)
In celebration of International Women’s Day. One of the finest examples of lacquer artwork from the Northern Wei period, featuring virtuous women of their time.
Private Dining at Beiping 北平食府 臻享私宴@ Beijing
Thanks to all my friends in Beijing, I had a very enjoyable dinner in Beijing. Thanks Nora for footing theContinue Reading
Shanxi – Noodles Capital of the World
Shanxi 山西 (lit. “west of the mountain”) recent gained worldwide fame for the game “Black Myth: Wukong” which took aContinue Reading
Cafe Layered @ Seoul
Princess and I just had dinner at the nearby Yakitori Mook (first seating) and we were back on the streetContinue Reading
National Treasures – Straight Lapel Plain Unlined Silk Gauze Gown (Western Han)
But thy eternal summer shall not fade, /
Nor lose possession of that fair thou ow’st; /
Nor shall death brag thou wander’st in his shade, /
When in eternal lines to time thou grow’st: – Shakespeare, “Sonnet 18”
Singapore’s First Airport – Kallang Airport (1937-1955)
For those growing up in the 60s/70s Singapore would be familiar with Kallang Airport and Old Airport Road Food Centre,Continue Reading
Cama Coffee Roasters @ Taipei
A wonderful day out at the museum, Princess and I needed a place to rest our tired feet and haveContinue Reading
