seared chicken sashimi (not eaten by tommy for fear of salmonella)
cucmbers in sesame oil and salt
chicken and green onions
bacon wrapped asaparagus
chicken karaage
pork belly
mushrooms
pork belly
Thursday, May 29, 2008
japan - osaka: yakitori
tommy eats to his heart's content in osaka...
seared chicken sashimi (not eaten by tommy for fear of salmonella)
cucmbers in sesame oil and salt
chicken and green onions
bacon wrapped asaparagus
chicken karaage
pork belly
mushrooms
pork belly
seared chicken sashimi (not eaten by tommy for fear of salmonella)
cucmbers in sesame oil and salt
chicken and green onions
bacon wrapped asaparagus
chicken karaage
pork belly
mushrooms
pork belly
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
japan - osaka: takoyaki
tommy tries takoyaki (octopus balls) at the most famous takoyaki stand in osaka - the birthplace of these tasty bundles...
japan - osaka: osaka castle park
tommy takes a break from the sights with a bowl of ramen at osaka castle park...
japan - nishi kawaguchi: fujiya bakery
tommy satisfies his sweet tooth with custard cream filled cakes from fujiya...
japan - tokyo - shinjuku: katsukura
tommy takes in tantalizing tonkatsu at katsukura...
tommys says: tonkatsu was crisp and the meat was oh-so-tender. the croquette was also amazing. tommy hearts tonkatsu.
katsukura
takashimaya times square main building 14F
5-24-2 Sendagaya
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03.5361.1878
tommys says: tonkatsu was crisp and the meat was oh-so-tender. the croquette was also amazing. tommy hearts tonkatsu.
katsukura
takashimaya times square main building 14F
5-24-2 Sendagaya
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Tel: 03.5361.1878
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
san gabriel valley - san gabriel: nubi yogurt
tommy gives nubi yogurt a whirl...
taro tart yogurt with blueberries and mochi
tommy says: taro tart was fantastic, mango tart was good, raspberry/pomegranate was too sweet. similar to yogurtland and yogurtworld. self-serve yogurt in a variety of flavors, both tart and non-tart. available flavors during the day of the visit included blueberry tart, taro tart, green apple tart, mango tart, original tart, raspberry/pomegranate tart, pineapple sorbet, strawberry no-sugar added, cafe latte, peanut butter low-fat, pistachio, french vanilla. all flavors are non-fat except where noted. toppings are also self-serve and the price of the tasty treat is $0.38/oz.
nubi yogurt
taro tart yogurt with blueberries and mochi
tommy says: taro tart was fantastic, mango tart was good, raspberry/pomegranate was too sweet. similar to yogurtland and yogurtworld. self-serve yogurt in a variety of flavors, both tart and non-tart. available flavors during the day of the visit included blueberry tart, taro tart, green apple tart, mango tart, original tart, raspberry/pomegranate tart, pineapple sorbet, strawberry no-sugar added, cafe latte, peanut butter low-fat, pistachio, french vanilla. all flavors are non-fat except where noted. toppings are also self-serve and the price of the tasty treat is $0.38/oz.
nubi yogurt
140 w valley blvd
san gabriel, ca 91776 [map]
(626) 573-9988
http://www.nubiyogurt.com/
san gabriel valley - san gabriel: shanghai restaurant
tommy has a so-so dinner at shanghai restaurant in san gabriel...
winter melon soup with bamboo and ham
sauteed shrimp
house special fried rice
soup dumplings
tommy says: the soup was nice a light, yet had great flavor. shrimp was simple and good as well. the fried rice was too greasy and the soup dumplings were all broken so there was no soup in the dumpling -- which is the whole point of eating the dumpling... disappointing. overall, so-so food.
shanghai restaurant
winter melon soup with bamboo and ham
sauteed shrimp
house special fried rice
soup dumplings
tommy says: the soup was nice a light, yet had great flavor. shrimp was simple and good as well. the fried rice was too greasy and the soup dumplings were all broken so there was no soup in the dumpling -- which is the whole point of eating the dumpling... disappointing. overall, so-so food.
shanghai restaurant
140 w valley blvd [map]
san gabriel, ca 91776
(626) 288-0991
Sunday, May 18, 2008
oxnard, ca: california strawberry festival
tommy enjoys the 25th annual california strawberry festival...
roasted corn
strawberry funnel cake
california strawberry festival
http://www.strawberry-fest.org/
roasted corn
strawberry funnel cake
california strawberry festival
http://www.strawberry-fest.org/
venice: hal's bar & grill
tommy has a hearty dinner at hal's in venice...
tortilla soup
grilled half chicken with mango and thai chili relish
tommy says: tortilla soup was fantastic! extremely flavorful and had a nice kick. the chicken was ok, not bad, but not anything special.
hal's bar & grill
tortilla soup
grilled half chicken with mango and thai chili relish
tommy says: tortilla soup was fantastic! extremely flavorful and had a nice kick. the chicken was ok, not bad, but not anything special.
hal's bar & grill
Saturday, May 17, 2008
los angeles - hollywood: falcon
tommy feeds at falcon in hollywood...
wild arugula and parsley salad: balsamic emulsion, toasted hazelnuts, shaved capricola, black grapes
caramelized ricotta gnocchi: ricotta dumplings, wild mushrooms, sage, roasted butternut squash, parmesan, cream
roast filet mignon: prime beef tenderloin, potato galette, tempura french green beans, red wine jus
honey-milk chocolate frozen parfait with tangerine and peppermint syrup
fresh seasonal berries in sweet red wine reduction, panna cotta, and mini cookies
tommy says: overall, the food was ok, but not worth the price. salad wasn't properly dressed, gnocchi was super heavy, steak was ok, chocolate parfait was too sweet, panna cotta had an odd flavor to it... no need to go revisit. good for drinks, but not for food.
falcon
wild arugula and parsley salad: balsamic emulsion, toasted hazelnuts, shaved capricola, black grapes
caramelized ricotta gnocchi: ricotta dumplings, wild mushrooms, sage, roasted butternut squash, parmesan, cream
roast filet mignon: prime beef tenderloin, potato galette, tempura french green beans, red wine jus
honey-milk chocolate frozen parfait with tangerine and peppermint syrup
fresh seasonal berries in sweet red wine reduction, panna cotta, and mini cookies
tommy says: overall, the food was ok, but not worth the price. salad wasn't properly dressed, gnocchi was super heavy, steak was ok, chocolate parfait was too sweet, panna cotta had an odd flavor to it... no need to go revisit. good for drinks, but not for food.
falcon
(323) 850-5350
http://www.falconslair.com/los angeles - koreatown: ice kiss
tommy cools down at ice kiss in ktown...
tommy says: shaved ice with ice cream, dduk (mochi), strawberries, bananas, kiwi, red bean, fruity pebbles, and strawberry syrup... refreshing!
ice kiss
tommy says: shaved ice with ice cream, dduk (mochi), strawberries, bananas, kiwi, red bean, fruity pebbles, and strawberry syrup... refreshing!
ice kiss
3407 w 6th st
los angeles, ca 90020 [map]
(213) 382-4776
los angeles: bld
tommy is bummed about brunch at bld...
tomato soup
ode to butterfields: thinly sliced flatiron steak, poached eggs, cabernet sauvignon hollandaise, house made english muffin, fingerling potatoes
spanish scramble: chorizo, lomo, smoked paprika, fingerling potatoes, roasted piquillo peppers, manchego cheese
tommy says: the tomato soup was unbelievably bland; it tasted like thick water. the hollandaise on the ode to butterfields had congealed to an odd texture and was also flavorless. the steak had been ordered medium rare but came out well done. the poached eggs were also cooked too long and came out soft boiled instead. the fingerling potatoes were crisp and tasty. the spanish scramble and the coffee were good.
bld
7450 beverly blvd
los angeles, ca 90036 [map]
(323) 930-9744
tomato soup
ode to butterfields: thinly sliced flatiron steak, poached eggs, cabernet sauvignon hollandaise, house made english muffin, fingerling potatoes
spanish scramble: chorizo, lomo, smoked paprika, fingerling potatoes, roasted piquillo peppers, manchego cheese
tommy says: the tomato soup was unbelievably bland; it tasted like thick water. the hollandaise on the ode to butterfields had congealed to an odd texture and was also flavorless. the steak had been ordered medium rare but came out well done. the poached eggs were also cooked too long and came out soft boiled instead. the fingerling potatoes were crisp and tasty. the spanish scramble and the coffee were good.
bld
7450 beverly blvd
los angeles, ca 90036 [map]
(323) 930-9744
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