2024 January List | 一月清單

Happy New Year! January 2024 has been so busy, UN has been on call almost every single weekend. I’ve also arranged a few play dates for GH. What a fulfilling and satisfying start for the new year. Wishing everyone a 2024 where your dreams come true!

新年快樂!2024一月忙到不行,UN幾乎每週末值班,我也幫GH安排一堆play date,充實又滿足的新年開頭。希望大家2024年能心想事成!


Carl’s Deli

2836 Observatory Ave # A, Cincinnati, OH 45208
https://www.carlsdeli.com/

Even on a rainy day, there’s still a long line. Takeout only, and the wait can be long according to online reviews. But I only waited for five minutes before I got my order. The worker recommended numbers 18, 21, and 23. We ordered Gorlami, Roast Beef and Havarti on Croissant, and Crab and Artichoke Salad. The sandwich sauces were nicely done, but I think the sandwiches would taste better if they are toasted.

即使大雨天,店裡還是有好幾組人排隊。只限外帶,網上評價說速度非常慢,但我沒有等太久,大概不到五分鐘就拿到我們的食物。店員推薦18、21、23號。我們點了The Gorlami、一號Roast Beef and Harvarti on croissant和crab and artichoke salad(完全沒聽店員話)。三明治的醬配的很好,但如果麵包能烤過,三明治一定會更好吃。

The Baker’s Table

1004 Monmouth St, Newport, KY 41071
https://bakerstablenewport.com/

Their sourdough is to die for! The perfect moisture and softness of the bread, just the first bite made me fall in love with this restaurant. Ending with the olive oil cake could not have been a more ideal way to conclude the night! The Baker’s Table closed down their pizza shop at the end of last year, but turned it into a kitchen workshop, where you can learn how to make sourdough, pizza, and pasta. Every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday they also sell fresh sourdough there, but you must order online.

這酸麵包驚為天人的好吃啊!完美發酵讓酸麵包口感帶有濕度的蓬鬆感,咀嚼完不會太酸。開始用餐第一口就讓我愛上這餐廳,最後的甜點Olive Oil Cake劃下完美句點。The Baker’s Table去年底剛關掉對面的pizza店,現在改為煮飯課,有教酸麵包作法、pizza、和pasta,但幾乎是一票難求。每週三、五、六能買到酸麵包(需網路預訂),讓上不到課的我也能在家享受被我稱讚到不行的酸麵包。

Sugar ‘n Spice

1203 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
https://www.eatsugarnspice.com/menu-OTR/

A nostalgic and very charming American diner with a colorful interior. After the meal, the waiter brought over a plateful of rubber duckies for the guests to pick one and take home.

美式diner風格設計,裝潢顏色好繽紛,非常有特色。餐後,店員拿了一盤店裡招牌小鴨給客人挑。

Jungle Jim’s

4450 Eastgate S Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45245
http://www.junglejims.com/

What kind of store exactly is this!? You can find everything you can think of. Sorted by countries, you can find all kinds of delicacies here. They also have a huge selection of cheeses and wines. We were here for almost 3 hours and didn’t even get through half of the store. The store is full of surprises, no wonder it’s a tourist spot in Cincinnati. The only downside is that you are guaranteed to walk away with things that were not on your grocery list.

這到底是什麼店!你想的到的食物,這裡絕對有賣!各國特色食物、名產,一定能在這裡找到。除此之外,起司和酒的種類多到我們逛了三小時,還沒逛完整間店。到處都有驚喜,難怪這裡是辛城觀光景點之一。唯一缺點,你會在這買一堆沒在購物清單上的食物(印度豆豆零食和新加坡鹹蛋黃魚皮⋯)!



2023 December List | 十二月清單

Cincinnati Zoo Festival of Lights

https://cincinnatizoo.org

This light festival is worth every penny! It attracts quite the crowd. We came here every weekend in December. The cold weather and the colorful lights really bring out the holiday cheers!

這燈會值回票價,但人也特別多。可能是天冷,特別有節日氣氛!12月,我們幾乎每週都報到,就知道我們有多愛。

Truva Turkish Kitchen

http://truvaturkishkitchen.com/

Hard to find restaurants in Cincinnati that both UN and I won’t stop talking about. Truva is one that we both agree that we will go back to again and again. Everything from the atmosphere, to the quality of the foods, to the level of service, simply beyond reproach. Their portions are shareable with friends, but they also have individual sized options.

在辛辛那提能找到我和UN都愛的餐廳不太簡單,但Truva是我們一出餐廳就説下次絕對會在回來用餐。從餐廳用餐氛圍、美味可口的食物、熱情貼心的服務,完全踩不到雷。份量非常適合一群朋友一起分享,個人點餐也有單點選擇。

Carabello Coffee

107 E 9th St, Newport, KY 41071
https://www.carabellocoffee.com/

My friend M organized this winter only coffee tasting activity for us. I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to fall asleep after, but I slept like a baby! Chayne is our barista, he curated the different types of coffee and paired each one with some music and little games. Carabello Coffee has been doing coffee tasting for the past 8 years. No ads, only by word of mouth. Yet they attract coffee connoisseurs from all over the country!

朋友M真的有夠會找活動!冬季限定的咖啡品嚐活動,一開始我有點擔心會不會喝帶多咖啡晚上睡不著,結果晚上睡超好!Chayne是我們的老師,他煮出不同的咖啡,還配合音樂和小遊戲,真的很適合一群朋友一起來。Carabello Coffee已經舉辦這個咖啡品嚐活動八年了,不太打廣告的咖啡店,全是朋友介紹來的,就知道大家有多喜歡。連朋友的表哥在丹佛開咖啡店都特別來這裡品嚐咖啡!

Rusk Kitchen and Bar

https://ruskcincy.com/

The salmon Banh Mi that I ordered was … ordinary! I rarely give out this kind of review, but their sandwiches are no better than homemade! Good thing they have delicious cocktails.

我點的鮭魚越南三明治實在太...普通了!我真的很少這樣評價,但這三明治水準就像我在家隨便準備的感覺!但我點的Love Juice調酒特別又好喝!

Museum of Natural History and Science

https://www.cincymuseum.org/sciencemuseum/

This city never fails to surprise me! The Museum of Natural History and Science has many exhibits. Even its building is full of history! I want to get annual passes for the girls, so much fun here!

每次都被我們這城市驚艷!人文歷史科學館有超多東西可以看,外面建築也是滿滿歷史!過幾個月我一定要幫寶寶們辦年卡,這裡太好玩了!

Kid Free Chicago Getaway | 沒帶小孩的芝加哥行

Second time visiting Chicago, but the goal is not to hit up all of the touristy spots. To take full advantage of this kid-free vacation, our main objective is to sleep. Big thanks to my mom for taking care of the girls and letting us have this getaway. I love you mommy!

重遊芝加哥,踩點是其次,做自己想做的才是重點。沒帶小孩出遊,我們當然要睡飽飽,然後以龜速打理好自己才出門。在此,真心感謝我媽對我們這麼好,一打二在家顧小孩。我愛你媽咪!!!


Prime and Provision

http://primeandprovisions.com

$1 oysters during Happy Hour, on weekdays from 4-6. Other great bites are served as well!

週間4點到6點有生蠔一顆一塊錢的Happy Hour,還有其他小點選擇。

McDonald’s Global Menu Restaurant

http://mcdonalds.com

Can order McDonald’s items from other countries, such as the Japanese Ebi (shrimp) burger and Thai french fries! So cool!

在美國竟然能點到麥當勞在其他國家限定的食物,像是日本蝦漢堡還有泰國蕃薯薯條,超酷的啦!

Aji

http://ajiomakase.com

Sushi omakase is not something that we get to enjoy as often as we did before kids. It’s been so long since we’ve had sushi prepared for us at the counter by a sushi chef!

想說吃點小孩不宜的餐廳,決定來吃日式無菜單料理。大家坐上位後師傅就開始包壽司給大家吃,好久沒坐在壽司台前吃日本料理了。

One of the must visit Christmas market in the US!

被選為美國最有聖誕節氣息的市集之一!