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Yechon

Yechon in Annandale is a popular 24-hour spot with traditional Korean, Korean BBQ, Japanese, and sushi menus. The Galbitang (Short Rib Soup) and Haemul Pajeon (Seafood Pancake) impressed, and the banchans were a hit. It’s a great introduction to Korean cuisine, and the adjacent Breeze Bakery is a must-visit.

Yechon

January 15, 2024 Tony

The Korean Restaurants of Annandale, VA

January 14, 2024 Tony

Annandale, VA is a Korean enclave with dozens of authentic Korean restaurants. Join Louis and me as we explore the cuisine and culture of Korean food without leaving the state of Virginia!

REI Adventures: Backpacking in Shenandoah National Park

October 9, 2023 Tony

Four days in the back-country of Shenandoah National Park, including the Appalachian Trail and a climb up Old Rag

X-country road trip Day 9 – final thoughts

October 17, 2020 Tony

Final leg of the journey entering VA and onto Eastern Time.

X-Country Road Trip Day 8 – Tennessee

October 16, 2020 Tony

From Little Rock we drove to Memphis and the Lorraine Hotel, ate some great BBQ and then on to Nashville.

X-Country Road Trip Day 7 – Tulsa to Little rock

October 14, 2020 Tony

The day begins with a tour of “Black Wall Street” in Tulsa’s Greenwood District. The disturbing story continues to Little Rock.

X-Country Road Trip Day 6 – Oklahoma

October 14, 2020 Tony

Most of our days so far have been about scenery and fun locations. Today was about people. We left Amarillo headed ultimately for Tulsa. Tim

X-Country Road Trip Day 5 – Santa Fe to Amarillo

October 13, 2020 Tony

A morning exploring Santa Fe leads to some classic Rte 66 sites, the Cadillac Ranch and some Amarillo BBQ.

X-Country Road Trip: Day 4 – Navajo Nation and Santa Fe

October 12, 2020 Tony

Today was mostly a driving day. We had hoped to visit the Four Corners Monument, the only place in the US where you can get

X-Country Road Trip: Day 3 – Zion & Horseshoe Bend

October 11, 2020 Tony

Today went from Nevada to Arizona to Utah and back to Arizona. We saw Zion National Park and Horseshoe Bend.

X-Country Road Trip Day 2: Death Valley & the Eastern Sierras

October 10, 2020 Tony

In what may turn out to be the most beautiful day of driving, we drove south along the eastern Sierras, and across Death Valley into Nevada.

X-Country Road Trip Day 1: Yosemite

October 9, 2020 Tony

Our trip began in San Francisco with a quick tour of the city before heading to Yosemite.

X-Country Drive: Day Zero

October 6, 2020 Tony

Getting to CA to begin our X-Country road trip was an adventure in itself!

Appomattox – We haven’t learned a damn thing

October 4, 2020 Tony

If I learned anything from Appomattox it’s that battles can be won and lost but what’s in men’s hearts will never change and thus there will always be conflict.

Flight 93 memorial

August 29, 2020 Tony

In the middle of Pennsylvania farm country is a tranquil and touching memorial to the 40 brave men and women who prevented a would-be attack on the US Capitol on 9/11

Ramps & Wild Mushrooms At the Farmers Market

June 7, 2020 Tony

Ten weeks into working from home, Virginia has begun to cautiously reopen. I’m still nervous about being among large groups of people, but I decided

Salmon Citrus Soy

May 25, 2020 Tony

For years this has been family favorite recipe, even elevated to the status of “birthday request” meal! Today I walked my 23yr old daughter through

Chicken Piccata

May 15, 2020 Tony

In these trying times of quarantine, work-from-home, and statewide lockdowns, most of us are eating at home 7 days a week. Each takeout or delivery

Product Demonstration: The Pineapple Cutter

May 9, 2020 Tony

After the smash success of the Sous Vide Steak video, Andrew’s back! This time he’s demonstrating a new kitchen gadget, the Pineapple Cutter. For

Sous Vide Steak – My first cooking video!

May 3, 2020 Tony

In this time of quarantine, I decided (with the urging of a friend) to try my hand at some cooking videos. Here is my first,

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