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Movie Locations: Slurping Ramen in “Tampopo”

Posted on January 17, 2015 by findingfoodfluently

Have you heard of/seen the Japanese movie Tampopo? Directed in 1985 by Juzo Itami, it tells the fictional story of Tampopo, a female chef endeavoring to create the quintessential bowl of ramen. In other words, if she moonlighted as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, East & Southeast Asia, Food & Drink, Japan | Tagged food, japanese, movie, ramen, Tampopo, Tokyo | 11 Comments

Neo-Tokyo Pays a Visit to New York

Posted on April 9, 2014 by findingfoodfluently

Manhattan has always possessed one of the most recognizable skylines in the world. But, when you think about which Manhattan neighborhoods best exemplify the tropospheric spirit, the Sutton Place skyline likely doesn’t place in the top five. Wait a sec-do … Continue reading →