Tag Archives: brand

Event Review: 2019 New York Summer Fancy Food Show

Posted on July 15, 2019 by findingfoodfluency

The Specialty Food Association’s 2019 New York Summer Fancy Food Show took place at New York‘s Javits Center from 23 – 25 June. The membership-based Specialty Food Association was established in 1952 to foster interest in specialty foods companies in … Continue reading →

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Event Review: 2018 New York Summer Fancy Food Show

Posted on July 8, 2018 by findingfoodfluency

The Specialty Food Association’s 2018 New York Summer Fancy Food Show took place at New York‘s Javits Center from 30 June – 2 July. The membership-based Specialty Food Association was established in 1952 to promote and cultivate intrigue in specialty … Continue reading →

Posted in Event, Food & Drink, New York City, Reviews | Tagged 2018 New York Summer Fancy Food Show, biltong, brand, coconut water, convention, event, expo, food, Himalayan pink salt, Javits Center, juice, New York, Specialty Food Association | 1 Comment

Event Review: 2017 New York Summer Fancy Food Show, Part 2

Posted on July 3, 2017 by findingfoodfluency

Welcome to part 2 of my review of the 2017 New York Summer Fancy Food Show (for part 1, please click here). This time, I’ll be reviewing some of my favorites from the show. Also, one of my buddies, Mark, … Continue reading →

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Event Review: 2017 New York Summer Fancy Food Show, Part 1

Posted on June 29, 2017 by findingfoodfluency

The Specialty Food Association’s 2017 New York Summer Fancy Food Show took place at New York‘s Javits Center from 25-27 June. The membership-based Specialty Food Association was established in 1952 to promote and cultivate intrigue in specialty foods companies in … Continue reading →

Posted in Event, Food & Drink, New York City, Reviews | Tagged 2017 New York Summer Fancy Food Show, bakkwa, brand, convention, event, fish chicharron, Javits Center, New York, Specialty Food Association | 1 Comment

Review: Japan’s J!NS (JINS) Eyeglasses

Posted on October 7, 2016 by findingfoodfluency

Note: In exchange for a pair of eyeglasses, I am writing this review about J!NS (JINS) -@jinseyewear – the Japanese eyeglasses company. Even after countless visits to Japan, I only heard about J!NS at a New York event earlier this … Continue reading →

Posted in Clothing, East & Southeast Asia, Japan, Reviews | Tagged brand, California, collaboration, eyeglasses, J!NS, Japan, japanese, Jins, review | Leave a comment

2016 New York Summer Fancy Food Show

Posted on July 18, 2016 by findingfoodfluency

The New York Summer Fancy Food Show returned in 2016 with a vengeance. I became stuffed after the first three aisles – as opposed to the usual four – and found that once again, Tunisia, Bulgaria, Greece, and Korea were … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, New York City | Tagged 2016 New York Summer Fancy Food Show, brand, condiments, convention, event, fancy food, harissa, New York, sample, sauce, seaweed, show, summer | 2 Comments

Toothpaste, Part Two: Taiwan, USA

Posted on July 5, 2015 by findingfoodfluency

On our last trip throughout the wide world of toothpaste, we may have come to the conclusion that good dental hygiene has nothing to do with what influences certain shoppers. A memorable, if controversial brand though, oh that stuff sells. … Continue reading →

Posted in East & Southeast Asia, Human Nature, pop culture | Tagged brand, controversial, dental, hygiene, race, taiwan, teeth, toothpaste | 2 Comments

A Brand. A Name. But Never, Ever Together.

Posted on October 19, 2013 by findingfoodfluency

Engrish? Maybe not. Cheeky? Yep. Exclusive to Asia? No, but many of my posts seem to be. Thus, today we’re going to check out a few stores without a care in the world. How did I already jump to that … Continue reading →

Posted in Clothing, East & Southeast Asia, pop culture, South Asia | Tagged Asia, brand, copyright, humor, marketing | 1 Comment

What’s Your Background? Part-Rye, Part-Focaccia. All Organic.

Posted on August 23, 2013 by findingfoodfluency

I love bread. Sure, there are a couple of notable exceptions- you are nasty, and most of you shouldn’t exist– but as long as there’s a liter or six of extra virgin olive oil around, or even an oven, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Food & Drink, Languages, Turkey, Southwest Asia/Middle East & North Africa | Tagged Ankara, bakery, brand, bread, language, turkey | 8 Comments

Toothpaste: Wild Times at Your Pearly Gates

Posted on February 24, 2013 by findingfoodfluency

Firstly, I apologize for my spell of absence from BuildingMyBento. I had business to take care of out of the country, far too detached from the pleasures of blogistan. Hopefully, this issue will not rear its unwelcome self again. I … Continue reading →