Category Archives: Food, Wine & Restaurants

Thoughts on Food & Love on Christmas Day

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Lynda Philippsen

Christmas, in my view, is more intimate than other occasions on the calendar. At least it is in the Pacific Northwest where I have experienced the majority of my Christmas celebrations. Inside the home trees, lights, fires and candles glow. … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve in Yokohama and Tokyo

Posted on December 25, 2017 by Lynda Philippsen

Last weekend I hopped the train to Yokohama—about an hour out of Tokyo—to join friends for the Christmas Market in a former warehouse district now converted to event and boutique space. On Christmas Eve Sunday I’d been invited back for … Continue reading →

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Noshing and Nosing in My Tokyo Neighborhood

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Lynda Philippsen

It is the most unnatural thing in the world for me to point a phone at something and take a photo. I wasn’t much better when carrying my Canon Elph. So often when sifting through the digital files for an … Continue reading →

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The Birth of Saké Is Now on Netflix

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Lynda Philippsen

I’m glad to have enjoyed a both the Yoshida brand wines and a glimpse into the world of traditionally brewed saké. Continue reading →

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Champagne Boutique YUHI, Kyoto

Posted on February 28, 2016 by Lynda Philippsen

I’ve stumbled into Champagne Boutique YUJI. This is what would be called dai kichi luck—the pinnacle of good fortune. Continue reading →

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Tedorigawa Yoshida: The Birth of Saké

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

I am content (and honoured) to have the good fortune to taste a small but rich sampling of a venerable, centuries-old tradition. Continue reading →

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Post Card 5: Sunset at Chirihama Beach

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

View across the Sea of Japan from Chirihama Beach, Ishikawa, Japan Continue reading →

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Post Card 3: Night View of Kanazawa

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

How ironic, the only female party of one in the room, I’ve ordered the “lovers” set. Two glasses of champagne with the Chef’s selection of hors d’oeuvres. Continue reading →

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Postcard 2: Scotch Heaven

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Lynda Philippsen

They–a whole bunch of them get the attribute–say that you can’t step into the same river twice. So five years on since my last visit to Orbite, my favourite spot to drink and write in Kyoto, I arrive to discover … Continue reading →

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Postcard 1: Revisiting Old Favourites