Vinko’s Thoughts On…
Notes on tech, travel, food, and photography — from a true technology versatilist.
Food
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Is Convenience-Store Sushi Ever Worth It?
A pre-packed eight-piece sushi trial outside Philadelphia is priced upwards of USD 9, while 7-Eleven, Lawson and FamilyMart hand rolls in Japan are listed at a few hundred yen, and a counter is still the better choice.
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Thai Food Already Has a Mark
Thai SELECT, awarded by Thailand's Ministry of Commerce, is a mark for authentic Thai taste at restaurants in Thailand and overseas and on packaged food, in one-star, two-star, three-star and Casual tiers.
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Is $280 King Crab Worth It?
Joe's at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas lists Alaskan red king crab at US$279.95 for a pound and a half, roughly four times the per-pound price of frozen cooked king crab legs at Hong Kong retail.
Travel
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Are Airport Lounges Still Worth It?
Asian airline lounges have been much better than the North American card lounges I've sat in: STARLUX in Taipei and ANA at Haneda were somewhere to sit, and the Amex Centurion rooms at LAX and Seattle were not.
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What Makes a Long-Haul Business-Class Flight Actually Good
What makes a long-haul business-class flight good: a fully flat bed in a dark, quiet cabin, properly hot food, crew who don't hover, and a clean seat that works.
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Why We Never Do Four Countries in Five Days
Why we skip country-stacking trips: fewer places, more nights, downtime on purpose, regular massages and dinner within walking distance make a holiday feel like one.
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Good food and friendly service
Good food and friendly service. Lots of local dishes to try. Most focus on their clap pot rice. There are many dishes that are perfect for sharing
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Always a good start whongkong With the leadership of chef Francesco
Always a good start whongkong With the leadership of chef Francesco. They are doing an Argentina theme this month. Worth checking it out
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Pasta in Cotai
Wednesdays, at this place across its locations in Hong Kong and Macau, is their free flowing pasta with any steak orders. The flow is rightfully slow, because…