Graze

I first heard about Graze, a custom snack delivery service, when a friend was advertising their promo code to try a free sample.  I was drawn in by the freebie, but then found myself quickly fascinated.  I love snack foods.  And they claim to tailor snacks to my preferences, and deliver them to my door? Um, yes? I browsed through their offerings, which span a number of categories, both sweet and savory.  Some are simple, like assorted mixes...

Read More...

Il Cane Rosso

Il Cane Rosso is a casual restaurant, located inside the Ferry Building.  I remember when they first opened in 2009, as I was excited to have a casual place in the neighborhood, particularly one that served fairly healthy cuisine. The format has changed a bit over the years, but the focus on local sourcing and fresh, seasonal ingredients has been a constant.  They always list their producers on the menu, from the name of the lettuce farmer, to the bakery...

Read More...

Cathay Pacific First Class, HKG-SFO, CX872

As I mentioned in my previous flight report, I decided not to do the simple thing and fly back from Tokyo directly, but instead, I opted to take a journey through Hong Kong. My trip started in the JAL Sakura Lounge in Haneda, a mediocre offering.  It continued with my first international First Class flight from Haneda to Hong Kong, aboard Cathay Pacific, a very memorable experience.  And then I spent 4 hours exploring the fabulous Cathay Pacific Lounges...

Read More...

Cailler Swiss Chocolate

Cailler is a Swiss Chocolate maker, dating all the way back to 1796.  They claim to be the oldest chocolate maker still in existence, although, if you dig into the history, exactly when the brand started is a bit debatable.  In 1929, they got acquired by Nestlé, which I've reviewed before for their US products. Anyway, you likely don't care about the history of their chocolate.  Nor do I really.  I just like to taste chocolate, particularly...

Read More...