Author: G. Li Bouchon Bakery is a french bread and dessert shop located in Yountville, California. Started by Chef Thomas Keller in 2003, the bakery is inspired by Chef Keller’s memories of life in France, featuring a wide selection of artisanal breads and classic desserts reminiscent of that of a French boulangerie. In a quaint, mint green house, delicious French pastry is born. Enjoy some … Continue reading The Bay Area in Photos: Bouchon Bakery
Author: G. Li In the middle of Downtown San Jose, there is an anomaly. A giant, larger than life, version of the world’s most popular board game: Monopoly. Monopoly in the Park is a 930 square foot custom granite Monopoly game board, and Guiness Book World Records holder for “Largest Permanent Monopoly Board”, dedicated in July 26, 2002. The park is operated by Friends of … Continue reading The Bay Area in Photos: Monopoly in the Park
Author: E. Hou Mitsuwa Marketplace is a supermarket chain offering Japanese groceries, cosmetics, appliances & housewares. In this article, we will not be focusing on the grocery store aspect of Mitsuwa Marketplace – no, we will be focusing on their bookstore, housing an extensive collection of mangas and manhwas and even stationary and toys. Enjoy the expansive collection housed at Mitsuwa Marketplace through these pictures. Continue reading The Bay Area in Photos: Mitsuwa Marketplace, San Jose
Author: G. Li Right next to Vallejo Beach is a lovely seaside restaurant, Miramar Beach Restaurant. This restaurant has been open since 1918, originally designed to be a Prohibition speakeasy, with secret compartments hiding illegal liquor from “G-Men.” While my family did not partake in the bar at this restaurant, we were accompanied by stunning ocean views, and were treated to a feast of seafood … Continue reading The Bay Area in Photos: Miramar Beach Restaurant
Author: G. Li One of the best qualities of California is its proximity to the ocean, and one of the best things about living in the Bay Area is its proximity to the coast, and by proxy, to beaches. I recently drove to Vallejo Beach, and enjoyed the beautiful foliage and the sound of waves crashing into the sand. I invite you to enjoy this … Continue reading The Bay Area in Photos: Vallejo Beach
Author: Vihaan Kalra I was at a grocery store and stumbled upon the most beautiful apples I had witnessed in my life. So I knew I had to document the apples I encountered at different stores. Enjoy this montage of Bay Area supermarket apples, and comment your own apple images below. Continue reading The Bay Area in Photos: Apples
Author: Evelyn Tang I love Ume Tea. This is in no way an overexaggeration, because they have both the best drinks and snacks of all the boba tea stores I’ve been to. But don’t trust just my word, look through these, albeit somewhat blurry, photos, and decide yourself – you’ll realize, like I have, that Ume Tea IS indeed the best. Continue reading The Bay Area in Photos: Ume Tea, Palo Alto
Author: Douglas Bettinerg Oregon State University is home to a dynamic community of 38,460 students, and is ranked the #1 college town on the West Coast. With 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 11 experimental stations, and nearly 200 degree programs, Oregon State University strives to support all students on campus, the “dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers”. From my visit to Oregon State University, I deeply felt … Continue reading Oregon State University
Author: August Ember Last summer I had the chance to go to the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Seattle, before it permanently closed down a few months ago. For those who were unable to go to this location, I would like to share my experience. The roastery was an immersive experience for coffee-lovers, just nine blocks from the original Starbucks Pike Place store. From pneumatic tubes … Continue reading Starbucks Reserve Roastery, Seattle
Author: Grace Li In this installation of the Student Spotlight Series, I had the opportunity to interview a founding member of the New York chapter of the Neurodiversity and Psychiatry Association (NPA). NPA is a youth-led organization dedicated to spreading mental health and neurodiversity awareness! Learn more about them below: Q1: Please introduce NPA and your mission.NPA is a youth led non profit dedicated to … Continue reading Student Spotlight Series: Neurodiversity and Psychiatry Association, NY
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