For 2017, for a lot of small towns in California, I have been visiting a few small Mexican restaurants to try the dishes (primarily burritos) and seeing what is out there. In Lemoore, California, I recently tried Tacos Los Juanes. I wasn’t sure about the Read More …
The next area that I am blogging from is Lemoore, California. Known for its Naval Air Base, its Tachi Bingo Palace and the where Journey lead singer Steve Perry had grown up as a child/teenager, the city of Lemoore was founded in April 1871 by Read More …
In California, quite often when I visit small towns, I like to sample the cuisine in the area, especially Mexican dishes. I often ask locals of what is the best authentic Mexican restaurants and with the city of Avenal having a large Latino population, the Read More …
I recently traveled to the town/city of Avenal, California located in the Central California (Kings County) area. With a population of 13,195 (2015), the city is known these days for the Avenal State Prison which provides a thousand jobs to residents in the area. Named Read More …
A familiar site for those riding the shinkansen and are leaving Kyoto Station, Cafe Kyoto is a restaurant that offers Japanese and western cuisine for those wanting to grab a bite without paying for food at the convenience store locations around the station. The restaurant/cafe Read More …
After you go past the major fine restaurants at Narita Airport, as you continue to walk towards your connecting international flight, you’ll find several restaurants that are inexpensive. One of them is FaSoLa Cafe Coffee & Beer near the connection of the main and satellite Read More …
Located in Shibuya, near homes and apartments not far from Yoyogi Park and Meiji Shrine is a gem of sweetness known as Wrapped Crepe Korot. Established in March 2011, Wrapped Crepe Korot would sell items at stores for a limited time but now they are Read More …
Not far from Yoyogi Park and Meiji Shrine is a French restaurant in Victoria Plaza called Bistrot D’Artemis. The bistrot is part of the Artemis legacy of current CEO Toshishige Yoda. Artemis produces and handles a wide range of products including organizational and time management Read More …
Back in 2015, I wrote about my experience at AKB48 Cafe & Shop in Akihabara. For those not familiar with AKB48, AKB48 is an idol group that began in Akihabara is one of the most successful idol pop groups in Japan. Since 2012, nearly every Read More …
For those who happen to be visiting the Oasis 21 shopping district in Nagoya, and are craving seafood, will want to check out Sakanaya Oasis 21. I went with my friend Hiroshi to check out the place and we never heard of the place before Read More …
I wrote about Sushi Dai at Tsukiji and how the restaurant is one of the popular, must-go destinations for sushi enthusiasts. And for those who are unable to bare the wait, they end up going to Daiwa Sushi or another sushi restaurant. But I had Read More …
As America has “French Fries”, Japan has “Potatoes”. But have you heard of Robson Fries? Robson Fries are inspired by fries from Canada but with a Japanese style and can be found in the trendy area of Shimokitazawa in the Setagaya ward of Tokyo. In Read More …
Are you planning to head to Asakusa to check out the popular Sensoji Temple? If you are coming out from the #2 Exit of Asakusa Station at Ginza Line or right across the street from Kaminarimon in Asakusa, check out Asakusa Nishiyama. Asakusa Nishiyama is Read More …
Sure, one can easily find a Vie de France bakery throughout Japan, but there is another bakery that has been around before Vie de France and it’s Boulangerie Asanoya, which was founded in 1933. Boulangerie Asanoya is a bakery owned by Asanoya Co., Ltd. which Read More …
In Japan, seeing a big name cafe is quite common. FORESTY Cafe has the appearance of a big name cafe that you often see in Japan such as Doutor, Excelsior and even Starbucks. But FORESTY Cafe is part of the Odakyu Restaurant System and for Read More …
Throughout Japan, Kobe Motomachi Doria is seen as a restaurant with a fascinating concept. At the restaurant, their food is presented on an iron plate, but to keep the food warm, a flame is underneath to keep the iron dish sizzling hot. While visiting the Read More …
Located in Shinjuku is yakiniku (grilled meat) restaurant called IWA and it is produced by former AKB48 (a popular Japanese female idol group) member, Mayumi Uchida. Mayumi Uchida, during her time at AKB48, was a vibrant performer who was known for being the first member Read More …