The Counter – Santana Row – San Jose, CA
At the beckoning of good friends, I visited The Counter for the very first time yesterday. The restaurant itself is a little snug, not a lot of room between tables, and extremely busy. The servers are friendly and perform their duties quickly and efficiently. Instead of ordering a “signature” predetermined sandwich, I opted to choose [...]
Chiou Hwa Restaurant – Glorial Prince Hotel – Taipei, Taiwan
I always consider it a privilege when I visit the Chiou Hwa restaurant at the prestigious Gloria Prince Hotel in Taipei. The Executive Chef, Peter Wu, is a close friend of my uncle. The dishes here are exquisite and extremely flavorful. Each and every dish (including side dishes) are plated artistically and are quite beautiful. [...]