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  • ラーメン路地 (Ramen Alley)

    I’m in Sapporo! Like every city in Japan, Sapporo has many culinary specialties.  Because it’s so far north, Sapporo produces some of the world’s most delicious cold-water seafood – such as uni (sea urchin), ikura (salmon roe), and kani (crab).  And keep in mind that these… Continue reading

    ラーメン路地 (Ramen Alley)
  • Zev’s Top 10: Europe

    *originally published on June 30, 2017 on ripcityramblers.wordpress.com* Hear ye, hear ye!     I’ve always wanted to say that.  I know you’re itching to get to this next issue of my Top Ten, but before you do, I have… Continue reading

    Zev’s Top 10: Europe
  • Zev’s Top 10: Japan

    *originally published on April 6, 2017 on ripcityramblers.wordpress.com* *Theme music* *The camera pans around a massive audience, clapping wildly* *Spotlight falls on Zev, who walks onto center stage, straightens bow tie and grins broadly* *Waves at audience to settle down*… Continue reading

    Zev’s Top 10: Japan
  • Zev’s Top 10: Southeast Asia

    *originally published on November 30, 2016 on ripcityramblers.wordpress.com* We are two and a half months into Journey™, and now is the time to look back at my favorite foods from our travels thus far.  Though it wasn’t easy, I ranked… Continue reading

    Zev’s Top 10: Southeast Asia
  • That Fearless Silver-Haired Food Champion

    Most of you know me.  Perhaps some of you don’t.  Whether or not you know me, I’m going to introduce myself.  Hi, I’m Zev – high school student, Capitals fan, and, most importantly, food lover.  My ideal occupation would be… Continue reading