Photo: The lunch buffet at Yantra. My friend, Anu, recently introduced me to Yantra, a fine dining restaurant specializing in North Indian cuisine. Located in Tanglin Mall, this splendid dining room was deceptively large – and empty the night we went. Our waiter handed us a lengthy menu which included photos and too many yummy […]
Food and Drink
Beijing’s Best Markets
Colorful animals make it easy to identify the Tianyi wholesale market. Beijing is a great place to shop, and there are plenty of options, from high-end malls to the myriad of markets. I much prefer the latter, which always lead to an adventure of some kind. Below are 13 of my favorites from the time I […]
Wine Tasting in Myanmar
One evening, on our recent trip to Myanmar, Erik looked at me doubtfully and asked, “Shall we try it?” I shrugged my shoulders in response, which he understood – correctly – to mean, “Why not?” After all, we were at Inle Lake, a stone’s throw from the country’s only two wineries. Our plan was to […]