Vinko’s Thoughts On…
Notes on tech, travel, food, and photography — from a true technology versatilist.
Food
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Dry-Aged Ribeye at the Bar
Dry-aged ribeye at the bar: real crust, pink without blood on the plate, mashed potatoes and greens — no tasting-menu ceremony.
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Cooking Wagyu at Home Without Overthinking It
Cook Marble Score 8/9 wagyu at home with a hot pan, a crisp crust, and a pink center, without turning the kitchen into a science fair.
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Eighteen Oysters and Apps — A Simple Shellfish Night
A simple shellfish night is eighteen oysters and a few apps: cold, thick oysters split two ways, without a tasting-menu script.
Travel
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Two Nights in Cairo on the Way Somewhere Else
Two nights in Cairo as a calm stop with one job: the Giza Plateau, without turning Egypt into a checklist.
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Marriott Is Adding Hotels in New Zealand
New Zealand has been on my bucket list for a while. When you stay Marriott like I do, hotel news for a place you want to visit is not just noise. It is useful.
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1st Day in Bangkok, Thailand
My first night spend at Baan Khanitha is a delight. Although the dishes tried were the typical dishes I will have ordered at Thai restaurants in Hong Kong, the taste is…