NeighborhoodWorm
A living network that promotes and supports the small businesses and community initiatives that are crucial to the well-being of our neighborhoods.
Umbrella on Bicycle, Kyoto, Japan
I came across this bike accessory for an umbrella attachment on a bicycle in Kyoto a few months back, and thought it made a lot of sense. It would surely … Continue reading
Leung Chuen Lay -Knife Sharpener（梁全利鋼刀較剪）, Kowloon City, Hong Kong
Have you ever had a problem with the dull knives in your kitchen? That’s something that I experienced recently and I brought my 10+ year old Henckels knife to this … Continue reading
Happy New Year!!!
Wishing you all Neighborhoodworms a Happy New Year!! More importantly let’s help continue to support the good old neighborhood joints that we treasure this year. For this new year entry … Continue reading
When in doubt support the little guy
“When in doubt support the little guy.” Of course, this is sometimes not so easy in our daily lives. And no wonder, since the big brands and big businesses want … Continue reading
Waiting for the urban revolution to hit Hong Kong…
Whenever I travel I am thrilled when I see bikes on the road. It used to be that only a few European cities like Copenhagen and Zurich were really bike friendly, … Continue reading
Juming Museum, Jinshan Dist., New Taipei City, Taiwan
My brother is a big fan of sculptor Ju Ming, and on a recent trip to Taiwan, we all paid a visit to this museum dedicated to his work. There … Continue reading
Hao Chi Stinky Tofu, Tainan City, Taiwan
Stinky Tofu (臭豆腐). You either love it, or you hate it. Thankfully my girlfriend and I both love it, and there is no shortage of this delicacy in Taiwan. Our … Continue reading
Taikoo, Tainan City, Taiwan
Cool laid- back bars with a pleasant atmosphere are a rarity in Hong Kong. That is one thing I really miss about New York City, where you can find cool … Continue reading
Tai- Cheng Fruit Shop, Tainan City, Taiwan (泰成水果店)
This fruit shop is SUPERB! And I highly recommend it. We asked the proprietor for the current seasonal fruits, and we got plate of pineapple, tomatoes and cantaloupe. We often … Continue reading
Shen Nong Street, Tainan City, Taiwan (神農街, 台南市, 台灣)
This charming street is one of the highlights from my recent trip to Tainan. It is a stone- paved pedestrian street flanked by 2-3 story buildings on both sides. I … Continue reading
Tiny Shop in Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong
This is a tiny shop underneath a staircase of an old building in Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Those two working inside look like a husband and wife team, … Continue reading
Art for Everyone in Shenzhen
Before you recoil in horror that the artist is actually stepping on the painting – recall that not all art needs to be so hallowed. Art-against-high-culture is alive and well … Continue reading
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