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The Ramen Shaman: Nagi (Golden Gai)
The Ramen Shaman: Nagi (Golden Gai)
March 1, 2014
Nagi, Nagi, Nagi. This one's been near the top of my ever-expanding ramen bucket list...
Event Recap: Japan Beer Fest 2014
Event Recap: Japan Beer Fest 2014
February 26, 2014
San Francisco Beer Week 2014 took place February 6th-16th, celebrating the Bay Area craft-beer scene...
Tokyo JUNKtion: Jicca
Tokyo JUNKtion: Jicca
February 24, 2014
Whenever I visit Tokyo, I look forward to meeting newborns... especially when I've followed the...
UMSF Closed for Renovations
UMSF Closed for Renovations
February 24, 2014
Our San Francisco location inside The Perish Trust will be closed through March for renovations....
Ice Ball Machine
Ice Ball Machine
February 22, 2014
We went to Hoteresu the other day, Japan's premiere restaurant show. Like any convention at...
Throwback Thursday: White Day
Throwback Thursday: White Day
February 20, 2014
We're in Japan at the moment and there are luxurious, sparkling boxes of chocolates everywhere...
Postcard from Tokyo
Postcard from Tokyo
February 19, 2014
We made it! After a restless 16 hours of travel -- I read this month's...
The Vin Vivant: Appetite for Detoxification
The Vin Vivant: Appetite for Detoxification
February 17, 2014
I am incredibly lucky to be able to eat whatever I want when I want...
Postcard from Joshua Tree
Postcard from Joshua Tree
February 14, 2014
I just got back from a four night/ five day trip to Joshua Tree and...
The Ramen Shaman: Koshin (Nishi-Shinjuku)
The Ramen Shaman: Koshin (Nishi-Shinjuku)
February 12, 2014
My new neighborhood in Tokyo is called Yayoicho, just a mile west of Shinjuku, one...
Ordinaire, My Neighborhood Wine Shop (Oakland)
Ordinaire, My Neighborhood Wine Shop (Oakland)
February 10, 2014
I've lived in the Grand Lake district of Oakland for four years now, and we've...
Japanify: Salmon Avocado Donburi
Japanify: Salmon Avocado Donburi
February 7, 2014
Make an easy and satisfyingly delicious rice bowl featuring fresh salmon sashimi and avocado.