Stepping into Ladurée SoHo feels like being transported straight to Paris! Nestled at 398 West Broadway, this elegant tea salon and patisserie brings a slice of French luxury to the heart of New York City. Naturally these two sisters couldn’t resist an afternoon tea here! Founded in 1862 by Louis Ernest Ladurée in Paris, the […]
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If New York has a sweet spot that instantly makes you smile, it’s Magnolia Bakery!
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Situated near the Confucius Temple in Dongcheng is a little Buddhist inspired coffee shop. Its mention in many China inspired guidebooks made me fairly curious as to how a little roadside café nestled in the heart of a hutong could be named after one of the most famous temples in all of Beijing which led […]
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Nestled in the heart of Beijing’s Sanlitun, Taikoo Li shopping district is a cute little Japanese café. So little that you most likely will walk past without even knowing it’s there. In fact, I spent almost a year in Beijing without even tasting those delectable French-style pancakes. Until one morning before work I randomly strolled […]
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