Eating the Cosmopolitan Food in Shanghai

04 Saturday May 2013

Posted by mrsselfish in Asia, China, Food & Drinks, Shanghai

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From steak sandwiches to bagels to French crepes, Shanghai has it all. Mr. Selfish and I found Shanghai to be quite cosmopolitan in its restaurants. There were all types of food, and it was hard deciding where to eat out. I’ve already been over the delicious hot dogs and beers we had in Shanghai. This post is dedicated to the other non-Chinese food we consumed.

First, we enjoyed the best happy hour in Shanghai at Morton’s (8号 Century Avenue), which is located near the Oriental Pearl Tower. The happy hour is from 5-7pm Monday through Friday and consists of free unlimited filet mignon sandwiches and martinis for 45 yuan.

Mr. Selfish and I sampled the gin martini, chocolate martini, and appletini. We eagerly awaited the waiter with the tray of filet mignon sandwiches to come around. We ended up consuming quite a few sandwiches. They were perfectly cooked, tender, and very filling.

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Hoi An: Vietnam’s Foodie Capital

24 Sunday Feb 2013

Posted by mrsselfish in Asia, Food & Drinks, Vietnam

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Anthony Bourdain, Asia, Banh Mi, Banh Xeo, Banyan, Cao lầu, Cau Lau Noodles, Food and Drinks, Hoi An, Hoi An Specialities, Tiem Banh Mi Phoung, Tuyet, Vietnam, White Rose Dumplings, White Sail Café, Wonton with Salsa

Mr. Selfish and I have been all over Vietnam and accordingly have enjoyed the food throughout. However, I found Hoi An to have the best food in Vietnam by far. Aside from the regional specialties being amazing, I found the regular Vietnamese food to be better as well.

Mr. Selfish loves banh mi (Viet subs). We ate some in Saigon, Nha Trang, and Dalat, and they were so so. When he discovered that Anthony Bourdain had been to Hoi An and had recommended a banh mi shop (Tiem Banh Mi Phoung), he made certain that we went there our first day in Hoi An.