Do you love sushi and live in the South Bay or vacationing in the area? Definitely give Mizu Sushi Bar & Grill in San Jose (or for those in the Orange County, Southern California – Tustin, California location) a try! Using high quality ingredients to Read More …
May 1968, France’s economy was shut down. The largest general strike in an advanced industrial country, 11 million workers were on strike for two weeks and student protests ran rampant. It was a blow to President Charles de Gaulle’s government and groups revolted against modern Read More …
In San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area, one can find a Pacific Catch Fresh Fish Grill restaurant. The Westcoast Fish House is best known for serving poke and for 13 years, they are best known for their poke bowls. We had our Uber driver Read More …
For those traveling on Highway 65, in Central California is the agricultural town of Porterville, California. Part of Tulare County, the swampy town of Porterville was created as a stopping place founded by Peter Goodhue in 1854 for gold seekers. Some of those seeking gold Read More …
To tint or not your tint your car? I recommend tinting your vehicle and I can tell you that from experience, by doing so can save you on repair bills in the long run. One of the problems that I had with vehicles I never Read More …
Throughout my life, I have alternated years of vehicles from sporty to something of convenience and back and forth. While my parents had a Mercedes and big trucks, I have always been in the position of wanting a Mercedes, BMW, Infinity or Lexus but then Read More …
For those who are traveling to Europe, one of the biggest decisions to make is explore a country for multiples days or weeks or venture to as many countries as possible. While the decision is subjective, there are those who want to explore as much Read More …
In the 1930’s, both Leo McCarey and Frank Capra are held to the highest regard. Legendary American film critic Andrew Sarris wrote of McCarey, “McCarey represents a principle of improvisation in the history of the American film. Noted less for his rigorous direction than for Read More …
I have discussed my love for snow ice and have tried many locations around the state. But one that I have not yet tried was Sno-Crave Tea House and Hot Pot, located in the DeAnza shopping area in San Jose, California. As one can expect Read More …
Way back in 1913, Urakami Shoten was created and until 1926, they started selling Japanese-style curry. Now, known as House Shokuhin Kabushiki-gaisha (House Foods Corporation), the company has become one of Japan’s largest food manufacturers and brands making many types of curry, snacks and the Read More …
I know I have gushed about the awesomeness of Portos Bakery and Cafe in Southern California. But one of the popular bakery chains in California is 85°C Bakery Cafe, a Taiwanese chain of coffee shops and self-serve bakeries run by Gourmet Master Co., Ltd. Found Read More …
Back in April, I wrote about the Fort Mason Center Farmers’ Market. But to be truthful, I was not thrilled that I didn’t take many photos. And for me, I don’t like to have things incomplete and try to revisit to give readers of my Read More …
Not far from the Golden Gate Yacht Club is the Wave Organ, an acoustic sculpture constructed on the shore of San Francisco Bay in May 1986 by the Exploratorium. Constructed utilizing stone pieces salvaged from the demolition of the Laurel Hill Cemetery in San Francisco, Read More …
If you ever plan to go to Mt. Fuji, one of the trains that will capture your attention is the Fujisan Express. The train makes stops at Tsuru University, Otsuki Mount Fuji, Fuji Q Highland and Kawaguchiko Stations. The train is equipped with viewing seats Read More …
For those who are traveling overseas and are concerned about theft, you may want to check out Lewis N Clark’s RFID Luxe Waist Stash or money belt, as many would call it. The version I am reviewing is 1283 and the Luxe version comes with Read More …