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"I try to live my LIFE to the FULLEST and turning my DREAMS into REALITY. FAMILY and FRIENDS are important to me. I love to EXPLORE - the world, foods, cultures - so MANY things to SEE and TASTE..."
~ Annie Anh Wetzel

Local Eats
Ultimo Coffee Shop in South Philly

Ultimo Coffee Shop in South Philly

Ultimo is a great spot. I really love the vibe of this place. It has a simple, rustic, and clean design. I actually grew up in this area, across from the coffee shop. It used to be a corner grocery store many years ago and then it’s closed for many years, until it’s renovated and...
Hand Drawn Noodle Soup

Hand Drawn Noodle Soup

Nan Zhou or Yummy Lan Zhou? What is the difference? I was recently introduced to hand drawn noodles while eating sancocho at a Venezuela restaurant. (Sancocho was good – I will talk more about that experience on another post). The owner of the restaurant and I have a mini conversation regarding food. He see that...
Devon Seafood

Devon Seafood

Devon Seafood Grill, 225 South 18th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 19103 If you ever in the mood for lobster during happy hour, this is the place to go.  They have special deal for live lobster from Mon – Thurs at $12.99. The lobster weighted about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 lbs. It’s definitely good and fresh....
Oyster House Philadelphia

Oyster House Philadelphia

OYSTER HOUSE 1516 Sansom St Philadelphia, PA 19102 Neighborhoods: Rittenhouse Square, Penn Center (215) 567-7683 oysterhousephilly.com This is probably one of my favorite places for Happy Hour in Philly. For a buck an oyster, you can’t beat that and I’m totally crazy for oyster. I could eat like 3 dozens of these suckers alone. Their...
Pho - My Fav Vietnamese Noodle Soup

Pho – My Fav Vietnamese Noodle Soup

Pho have always been my favorite noodle soup of all time. I normally have it at least once a week and it is super good after a night out drinking or when it’s raining/cold. The dish is usually served with beef or chicken. The soup includes noodles made from rice and is often served with...