Oodles of Noodles
Ramen is one of my favorite comfort foods. I love the rich broth, savory toppings and oodles of noodles. Below is a little history...
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THE ANONYMOUS HUNGRY HIPPOPOTAMUS
The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
- Sep 27
- 4 min
Taco Bout It San Diego, California
This is my second post about great taco spots in California because, well...tacos are one of my favorite foods. My first post focused on...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
- Sep 24
- 5 min
The Windy City Part 6: Alinea
Dining at Alinea has been a dream of mine for a very long time. I remember reading about it and looking at pictures of the dishes with...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
- Sep 17
- 4 min
The Windy City Part 4: (Michelin) Star Gazing
As I said in a previous post, "Chicago is a foodie's paradise." You can find award-winning restaurants around every corner. In fact,...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
- Sep 10
- 6 min
The Windy City Part 2: One Dish Wonders
As I mentioned in my last post, my primary reason for wanting to visit Chicago for all of these years, was the culinary scene. My...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
- Aug 30
- 5 min
Vietnamese, Please
I was not exposed to much Vietnamese food growing up, but once I was, I was spoiled for choice, flavor and authenticity. A...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
- Jul 31
- 2 min
Pizza Palooza
Welcome to my "pizza palooza" post. The term "palooza" comes from the word "lollapalooza" which the Merriam-Webster dictionary defines...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
- Jul 26
- 2 min
Portugal Part 7: Fine Dining in Lisbon
Boubou's BouBou's is a casual, fine dining restaurant opened in 2018 by husband and wife team, Alexis and Agnes Bourrat, hence the name...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
- Jul 23
- 4 min
Portugal Part 6: Casual Dining in Lisbon
Lisbon has a dynamic culinary scene balanced by staples like their fresh seafood and delightful pastries. There are plenty of dining...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
- Jul 7
- 4 min
Portugal Part 2: Dining in Porto
When I travel to a new destination, I want to experience cuisines and dishes that are authentic to that region. I try to balance the...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
- Jun 25
- 5 min
Thai Me Up
I love Thai food! Some of my earliest and fondest memories are of eating pad kra poa with my mom, aunt, uncle and cousins at a...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
- Jun 6
- 3 min
Dim Sum and Dash (East Bay)
My last post about dim sum focused on the tradition of eating dim sum on Christmas Day. As such, I presented more formal dining options...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
- May 31
- 2 min
Luncheon A View
Eating a superb meal while enjoying a beautiful view elevates any dining experience, in my opinion. This is especially true during the...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
- Feb 25
- 2 min
Taco Bout It Bay Area, California
This post is coming to you at the request of one of my favorite people and a fellow taco aficionado. If you too love tacos, here are...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
- Feb 13
- 3 min
Gotta Burrata
Burrata is a fresh, creamy and luscious cheese made from cow's milk. It was first made in the 1920s in the southern Italian Murgia...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
- Feb 4
- 6 min
The Tar Heel State Part 2: Asheville
The second part of my trip to North Carolina took me west to the city of Asheville, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Asheville has a...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
- Jan 30
- 5 min
The Tar Heel State Part 1: Durham, Carrboro and Pittsboro
Did you know that North Carolina is called the "Tar Heel State?" The exact origin of the name is disputed but, historians agree that the...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
- Jan 21
- 2 min
Greatest Hits Volume 2: A16
If you missed my last post, I am doing a "Greatest Hits" series on restaurants that have stood the test of time and continue to provide...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
- Jan 15
- 3 min
Greatest Hits Volume 1: Bouchon Bistro
The restaurant industry has an astonishingly high turnover rate, but there are some restaurants that stand the test of time. These...
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The Anonymous Hungry Hippopotamus
- Jan 10
- 4 min
Bay Area Barbecue
In the United States, the word "barbecue" conjures up images of pulled pork, brisket and ribs. If you are from the South, it's a...
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