cathydanh
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Vietnamese Banh Khot - Small crispy pancakes topped with shrimp, pork, fish and my favorite, OYSTERS!
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A bowl of bun thit nuong that's better than Mom's.
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Guc fruit turns ordinary sticky rice into extraordinary sticky rice.
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Vietnamese Thach - layers of coconut milk, pandan and coffee with a dash of agar agar.
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Thailand's Marian Plum or Map-Rang is a cousin of the mango in miniature. Its skin is edible and uniquely taut.
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Swan-shaped cream puffs in Bangkok. Ridiculously cute and deliciously sweet.
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Sipping on Thai iced tea on the streets of Bangkok. The plastic bag definitely adds to the experience.
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Cockles fried in garlic on the streets of Saigon
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Omakase - the new/old approach to eating sushi
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Not your average root vegetable - Khoai Mo from Vietnam.
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The caramelized sugar glaze atop the freshly fried dough is what makes this Vietnamese donut especially delightful.
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Exploring the floating markets of the Mekong Delta.
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Although Sugar Apples look reptilian on the outside, there is nothing cold-blooded about this sweet and juicy fruit.
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You're looking at stuffed shells. Forget pasta, these involve snails!
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Sweet and savory Vietnamese stick rice - xoi bap - served street side in Saigon.
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It doesn't get any fresher than grilled clams served on the beach in Vietnam.
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It's Longan season here in Vietnam and I just can't get enough of these "dragon eyes."
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Pitaya - magenta on the outside, white and juicy on the inside
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Bite with caution: Durian flavored cream puff
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In Saigon, there's no need to wait for the Luner New Year to eat "banh chung."
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Fine dining reaches new heights with the arrival of Chef Charlie Trotter's appetizers and entrees for United Airlines!
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Iron Skillet Roasted Mussels with Lemon-Herb Butter at Palo Alto's Zibibbo.
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Dip Sum Doughnuts - five spice sugar doughnuts, blackberry jam, chocolate sauce, gingered cream cheese
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Philly's Good Dog Burger is stuffed with Roquefort, topped with caramelized onions and served on toasted brioche. Some say it's the best burger in town!
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Who says vegetarians can't grill? Jamaican BBQ Seitan!
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Is the hype surrounding Magnolia cupcakes warranted? Absolutely.
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This is sort of embarrassing to admit, but here goes... Jessica Simpson introduced me to Red Velvet Cake.
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Are the burgers at Shake Shack worth the torturously long lines?
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I'm well on my way to eating all 20 burgers on Alan Richman's list: "The 20 Hamburgers You Must Eat Before You Die." Here's #2 - The Luger Burger
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I can't believe it's not butter! Or eggs. Or even sugar for that matter. BabyCakes in NYC whips up delectable vegan cupcakes.
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James Beard Foundation's 2007 Rising Chef Award recipient David Chang makes a mean bowl of ramen.
