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April 25, 2012

Postcard from Tulum: Mixed Cóctel

by Kayoko Akabori

Hola from Tulum, Mexico! It has been an unforgettable trip: snorkling with turtles, hiking around ruins, biking around town, beach bumming. And eating! This photo of my shrimp, oyster and octopus coctél (cocktail) was taken at a local seafood joint. The avocado was neon green! And can’t forget the saladitas (saltine crackers). It was one […]

January 11, 2012

Postcard from Taiwan: 7pm

by Nahoko Morimoto

*Nahoko Morimoto is a Tokyo-based photographer. Her work has been featured in Brutus and Vogue Japan magazines.

March 2, 2011

Postcard from Oakland: In Search of Skankynavia

by Kayoko Akabori

Dear Anders, Umamimart misses you. I  mean, it just ain’t the same out here without The Skank Master. Come back soon. Love, Kayoko PS: I’m totally taking you to this bakery when you visit. You are going to DIE.

October 16, 2010

Postcard from OAX: Meat Dangle

by Kayoko Akabori

Yes, I’m still in Oaxaca– it has been an incredibly special trip. The city smells like cucumbers and fresh cut flowers. It is glorious here. Just took this at the market this morning. Ya’ll know I’m obsessed with Jesus & Co. Even moreso when he is watching over dangling meat on hooks. xxk Mercado Democracia […]

October 13, 2010

Postcard from OAX: Chinese Food

by Kayoko Akabori

Thought you might like this. Gonna stay away from the Comida China and dousing myself daily in mole y mezcal. Can’t get enough. Of course, will give a full report soon. Mucho love, Martians! xxk

May 3, 2010

Postcard from CHI: Spoon on the L

by Kayoko Akabori

May 2, 2010

Postcard from CHI: Gold Star Bar

by Kayoko Akabori

Gold Star’s a little dive bar in Wicker Park, Chicago. The bartender was a gracious, round lady, who bought her regulars rounds of drinks. She’s the daughter of the owner, meaning this bar has been around for decades. How old do you think this Bud Light wall clock is? The tamale guy came through the […]

May 1, 2010

Postcard from CHI: Creepiest McDonald’s In The World

by Kayoko Akabori

I’m frolicking around Chicago at the moment with @totallymatt, eating and drinking my way through this magnificent town. Just yesterday we went to Hot Doug’s for lunch, Kuma’s Corner for a beer, Blackbird for an incredible fancypants dinner, then The Green Mill for a jazz nightcap. At a certain point late in the night, we […]

February 17, 2010

Postcard from New Orleans: BarMobile

by Kayoko Akabori

On Frenchmen Street, NOLA. Check out all Mardi Gras Mayhem here.