March 7th, 2019 | by Lee Tran Lam | published in Latest, Podcasts | Leave A Comment »
Would you line up at two AM in zero-degree weather, just for a croissant? People would regularly do that all the time, purely for the chance to try Kate Reid’s pastries. The New York Times, after all, said her croissants are “the finest you will find anywhere in the world, and alone worth a trip […]
January 26th, 2019 | by Lee Tran Lam | published in Latest, Zines | Leave A Comment »
This zine recaps some of my favourite meals and experiences in these cities: from dishes that cost only a handful of dollars (and converted instantly into great memories) to Michelin-starred visits that required banking many months of saving. There are also: pastries I hunted out in Tokyo and Paris; the place in New York where […]
March 18th, 2018 | by Lee Tran Lam | published in Latest, Podcasts | 3 Comments »
They’re two of the dining capitals of the world and they’re explored (and beautifully photographed) by Alexandra Carroll in her books, New York: An Inspired Wander Through Manhattan and the Brooklyn Boroughs and Paris: An Inspired Wander Through the City of Lights. So it’s no surprise that we talk about memorable bagels and croissants in […]
July 14th, 2015 | by Lee Tran Lam | published in Latest, Travel | Leave A Comment »
If I had any control over clockwork, I’d rewind my life to the five times I’ve been to Paris or hit hyperspeed to some future trip where I’m there again. Even hearing the name of the French capital sparks an express trip in my head – a memory carousel of patisserie windows, park strolls, hours […]
April 28th, 2010 | by Lee Tran Lam | published in Travel | 2 Comments »
Like most ordinary diners, I haven’t been to many restaurants in the world’s top 100. I always like reading the list though – in the same way you might enjoy reading a catalogue of beautiful art you can’t afford. I also like how it’s a great chance to trade front-row stories with people who have […]
August 11th, 2009 | by Lee Tran Lam | published in Uncategorized | 4 Comments »
Yep, this is a guilt post. (I’m hopeless, I know …) I wanted to sort the traffic jam in my head into something coherent and bloggable but, with a case of start-of-week tireds, that seems unlikely … So here is some eye candy. It’s a box of sugar – literally. My very kind friends Tabitha […]
June 2nd, 2008 | by Lee Tran Lam | published in Uncategorized | 3 Comments »
It was knives out on Saturday morning when I had friends over for Kick Out The Jams 2008. The name sounds like an outdoor festival dedicated to anthemic guitar-shredding, but really it was an excuse to grill some bread and slather on the fruity spreads and weird condiments that I bought overseas. (How punk, I […]
April 14th, 2008 | by Lee Tran Lam | published in Uncategorized | 4 Comments »
Right now, it’s looking a bit sad on the blog front because I’m on holiday (and struggling with this German keyboard!). There will be LOTS to write about once I’m back though – so far, I’ve had everything from laksa pesto in Singapore to macaroons snatched off the baker’s tray in Paris, and the traditional […]
November 19th, 2007 | by Lee Tran Lam | published in Uncategorized | 2 Comments »
Travel always triggers a tripwire of startling experiences. When you’re not lucky enough to be away, it’s still great to be treated to the animated anecdotes of a passport-wielding friend. Recently, my friend Tabitha came back from a North American trek with presents and many a good food memory in tow. I was presented with […]