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Niu Ba Ba Serves World's Most Expensive Beef Noodle Soup in Taipei

Trends Dec 21, 2010

Let's Dish: What's the Most You've Ever Spent on Food?

In Taiwan, it's not uncommon to go far for a bowl of perfectly-cooked beef noodle soup.

by Susannah Chen

Chinese Beef Noodle Soup In Taiwan, it's not uncommon to go far for a bowl of perfectly-cooked beef noodle soup. But apparently, some aren't just willing to travel the distance; they're also willing to pay a steep price — 10,000 New Taiwan dollars, to be exact.

At Niu Ba Ba in Taipei, Taiwan, noodle-slurpers shell out the equivalent of $324 US dollars for a bowl of the world's most expensive noodles. Though I love niu rou mien, and I read owner Wang Cong-Yuan's explanation for the high cost, I don't think I'd ever spend that kind of dough when I could get a meal at The French Laundry for the same price.

The concept left me recounting the most I've ever paid for a meal. I think it might've been the $250 bill I footed while dining at Bryan Caswell's Houston restaurant, Reef. What's the most you've ever spent on food?

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News Aug 25, 2010

Ming Tsai, Among Others, to Star in Next Iron Chef 3

Hot off the heels of Aarti Sequeira's win on The Next Food Network Star comes announcement of new contestants slated for season three of The Next Iron Chef, and the lineup is a little surprising.

by POPSUGAR Food

Hot off the heels of Aarti Sequeira's win on The Next Food Network Star comes announcement of new contestants slated for season three of The Next Iron Chef, and the lineup is a little surprising.

Those hoping to become the next Kitchen Stadium superstar include none other than Ming Tsai, who is already an established television personality on PBS, as well as Food & Wine Best New Chef Bryan Caswell. Another notable participant is Marco Canora, owner of New York hotspots Hearth and Terroir. See all 10 chefs who will be competing — as well as my thoughts on the roster — when you keep reading.

Slideshow: Dinner at Bryan Caswell's Reef in Houston, TX

Fish Jun 17, 2009

Houston's Reef Restaurant Makes a Splash

I've got roots in Houston, TX, home of some of the world's best steak and Tex-Mex.

by POPSUGAR Food

Tempura Soft-Shell Crab, Avocado and Radish Salad, Sea Salt Cashews

I've got roots in Houston, TX, home of some of the world's best steak and Tex-Mex. But on a recent return to Bayou City, I was eager to check out some dramatically different local fare that's garnered a lot of national attention. That would be the refined Gulf Coast seafood served at Reef, the brainchild of 2009 Food & Wine Best New Chef Bryan Caswell.

Although I was expected to be impressed by the food, I was absolutely blown away. Every dish — from the raw appetizer to the sides to the bread — was absolutely spectacular. To say it is my new favorite restaurant experience is an understatement! Read on to scope out one of the nation's best new eateries.

Blackfin Tuna Bacon and Speckled Hine Tiradito

Crispy Skin Snapper, Sweet & Sour Chard, Tomato Brown Butter

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Love It or Hate It Apr 05, 2008

Sandal Flask: Love It or Hate It?

A couple of years ago I was at a crowded party in desperate need of a bottle opener.

by partysugar

A couple of years ago I was at a crowded party in desperate need of a bottle opener. I laughed when some guy offered to open my beer with his flip flop sandal. However, much to my amazement, he could! His sandal was equipped with a standard bottle opener embedded in the sole.

Recently Reef — the creators of the bottle opener flip flop —released the flask flip flop. Nestled in the sole of this marvel is a fun, little flask. I think these sandals are a wonderful gift for a whiskey-drinking, flip-flop wearer. What do you think of them?

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Poll Mar 30, 2007

Totally Geeky or Geek Chic? Sandals With Built-in Flask

Okay, so maybe this isn't your typical geek paraphernalia, but if you geeks are like most of the folks I roll with, you'll probably be into it.

by POPSUGAR Tech

Okay, so maybe this isn't your typical geek paraphernalia, but if you geeks are like most of the folks I roll with, you'll probably be into it. The new Reef sandals feature a James Bond-meets-frat boy function that cannot be ignored - the heel is home to a polyurethane encapsulated canteen with a screw cap. Are you planning on crusin' the boardwalk or camping with your friends and want to store the rest of that drink until later? Slip it into your shoe. You can get your own for $45. Liquid of your choice not included.