Category: Drink

A wide selection was on display, together with their origins, tasting notes and prices. They were sold in unusually large 300gm bags, with blends going for ₩25,000 and single-origins for ₩35,000.

Elciego - Marques de Riscal - Hotel at night 01

An unforgettable excursion to the austere countryside of Elciego

September 30, 2023September 25, 2023 Alvin Lee

Thirteen years ago, we were in Bilbao and decided to make a trip down to Elciego to stay at the iconic Hotel Marqués de Riscal.

We finally found the elusive Pineapple and Mango Taiwan Beer

Drink

September 6, 2023November 10, 2023 Alvin Lee

There’s no mistaking the pineapple-ness, of course, but it wasn’t overpowering. Instead, it simply stood there and confidently stated: “I am pineapple.”

Jeon and makgeolli at John Makgeolliano in Yeonnamdong

September 2, 2023September 2, 2023 Alvin Lee

One mission of our recent vacation in Seoul was to drink as much makgeolli as possible. And since jeon is the perfect accompaniment to makgeolli, we found an interesting place to have both.

Strawberry tea and desserts at bright and breezy Mil Toast

Drink
Travel

August 5, 2023August 30, 2023 Alvin Lee

The Wife went with a hot Strawberry Tea, not knowing exactly what to expect but confident that it was a good choice. South Korea was, after all, famous for their high quality strawberries.

Ippudo Ramen is our second most favourite izakaya in Singapore

Drink
Food

July 22, 2023October 31, 2024 Alvin Lee

Yes, that Ippudo. The global Hakata ramen shop with more than 200 locations across 16 countries worldwide, including 13 outlets just in Singapore alone.