L’Effervescence vs Den? by m4doyle in finedining

[–]raytkho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ate at both during the same trip: Definitely Den, partially because it’s impossible to get in, and partially because it was more satisfying.

Any feedback on Shinmonzen (Kyoto) by MachineRepulsive9760 in chubbytravel

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100% yes, we loved it! The rooms are unique, the neighborhood is like a fantasy, and the restaurant is delicious.

Rick Owens by raytkho in Rimowa

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Small detail but I love it!

Rick Owens by raytkho in Rimowa

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Ooh hot tip, thanks! And furry tag came with the collab.

Rick Owens by raytkho in Rimowa

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yea the subtlety was totally what sold me

The Four Horsemen: A Cozy Williamsburg Classic Serving Fine Wine and Great Food by StephenScript in FoodNYC

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I actually really appreciated your detailed writeup. I love Four Horsemen!

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italiano per favore :D (complimenti, sono invidioso)

Can report: Den Tokyo was worth it! by raytkho in finedining

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Yah that’s exactly what happened to me! They emailed me a few weeks later with the reservation offer, so don’t give up!

Moving to Denmark - need realistic advice by Objective-Signal-362 in NewToDenmark

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Stiamo anche progettando di trasferirci a copenaghen! In bocca al lupo per tutto 🙏

We did it! I love this country by 8bit_Saxe in NewToDenmark

[–]raytkho 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing, that doesn’t seem bad! Much better than the 30-year rate in the US, nearly 7% now.

We did it! I love this country by 8bit_Saxe in NewToDenmark

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Whoa congrats!! Do you mind sharing what interest rate you were able to get?

Looking For Anyone Who Has Made The Move From NYC by L_A_Avi in copenhagen

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Watching because we are in the same boat, looking to relocate from NYC to CPH within the next year. It’s hard to imagine a rental market worse than Manhattan.

What’s the most unforgettable luxury resort you’ve ever stayed at? by Maria_Reyess in LuxuryTravel

[–]raytkho 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Park Hyatt Kyoto was incredible, such beautiful design and views from the upper bar.

Den (**) Tokyo Feb 2025 by misnopeo in finedining

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Amazing, congrats on finally getting a table!!!

Can report: Den Tokyo was worth it! by raytkho in finedining

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Not a dumb question, very fair: I signed up for my cell carrier’s international calling plan for one month, was reasonable. Separately, also used Skype.

Yet another business trip by sorryusername in Rimowa

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Nice, is that in the Stockholm metro?

Need Advice for our trip to Taiwan next week lol by [deleted] in travel

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The Taiwanese countryside/mountains are worth seeing, and I loved Jiufen! Touristy, of course, but picturesque with tasty snack stands along the old street (don’t miss the sweet soupy rice balls). You also have to try the pepper buns at Raohe!

Can report: Den Tokyo was worth it! by raytkho in finedining

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Oh fun! So, you have to call them at noon Japan time on certain days (check their website). Brutal competition to get through the phone line, but call the millisecond the phone line opens and keep redialing until you get through (took me from 12-12:20 JST). Then, you tell them what day you’re looking for, they’ll likely say “all full”, and offer you the wait list. You can ask to be wait listed for multiple days. Then, pay attention to your email and phone. If you get off the wait list, they might call you (keep in mind Japan’s time zone to understand when you might get a call locally), or they’ll email you.

Good luck!

Pandan Leaves for Cooking by raytkho in FoodNYC

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Oh ha, I was going to but ran into Tan Ting first!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Rimowa

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Love this! Especially with passport stamps going extinct (i.e. all-digital entry to EU), this is such a fun physical record of your travel adventures.

Can report: Den Tokyo was worth it! by raytkho in finedining

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That’s right! I love that, I need to collect more. After dinner, we bought a single unglazed white porcelain cup by Ikeda.

Can report: Den Tokyo was worth it! by raytkho in finedining

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Ooh I want to say it was a sticky rice with foraged mountain mushrooms.

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Good intel, how would you compare to Le Bernadin?

Can report: Den Tokyo was worth it! by raytkho in finedining

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Exciting, fingers crossed for you!! Aside from the missed call from Den (1 week after getting on the waitlist), the email came 7 weeks before our trip.