The original Franze & Evans London has been around since 2008 when it featured Italian classics reimagined for London living. Serving salads, brunch, coffee and cakes in the heart of Shoreditch, the restaurant opened a sister deli in London and creating a Tokyo outpost since Read More …
For those who are looking for a burger place or a place to eat right next to the National Art Center – Tokyo, one might want to give Pe’z Magic Organic Hamburgers & Sandwiches. Popular for their catering services of hamburgers and sandwiches, they have Read More …
In America, there are numerous diners that people flock to for breakfast or late night meals, may it be Denny’s, iHop, Sizzler, etc. or even local diners, in Japan, a family restaurant that is well-known for its western-style cuisine is Cafe Restaurant Gusto. Operated by Read More …
As I continue to cover my final goodbye to Tsukiji Fish Market, as the fish market’s auction and inner market will be moving to Toyosu, it’s important to emphasize that if you spent your time outdoors at the Tsukiji Fish Market, the shops of the Read More …
I’ve been told to check out Krispy Krunchy Chicken located at one of the Filipino/Asian grocery markets, Tropicana Asian Market in Lemoore, California. I heard not only are the prices amazing, the chicken is absolutely juicy and delicious. While I don’t eat much of fried Read More …
Pizza lover Hiroki Sarumaru wanted to bring New York-style pizza to Japan. For those who aren’t familiar with New York-style pizza, it’s pizza that has a thin, crisp crust with delicious toppings and yes, served as completed or by the slice on paper plates. The Read More …
A week before the Surf Ranch Pro in Lemoore, my friend Fidel recommended me to try Super Mercadeo Leon, a taqueria (Mexican restaurant) and carniceria (Mexican meat butcher) establishment in the downtown area. I have often heard positive things about this establishment, when it comes Read More …
In Japan, there is a wonderful ramen shop where people wait hours just to eat at. That ramen shop is Tomita Ramen located in Matsudo, Chiba and the highest rated ramen shop on the Ramen Database. It has attracted ramen enthusiasts from all over the Read More …
I wanted to introduce Angela to one of Fresno’s well-known restaurants that people come for breakfast, the Fresno Breakfast House. As many people are used to going to the usual popular restaurant chains for breakfast, one thing I still support are local, mom and pop Read More …
In the Shonan area of Enoshima (A beachside community in Kanagawa Prefecture), Japan’s first “French Toast” specialty stores opened. Known as LONCAFE, the cafe’s theme is resort life and Shonan culture. The LONCAFE at Naka-Meguro is a smaller location, so I didn’t want to take Read More …
In Japan, Kazuo Yamagishi is a man who was known as “The God of Ramen” and also the man responsible for creating tsukemen, a ramen dish in which noodles are eaten after being dipped in a separate bowl of soup or broth. Getting the idea Read More …
When I was out of high school, growing up in the Kings County area of California, there was one restaurant that I would frequent with friends, it was the Boston House of Pizza which had two locations, in Hanford and Lemoore, California. Prior to that, Read More …
Dean & DeLuca is one of the well-known upscale grocery store chains in America. Founded in New York City’s SoHo district by Joel Dean, Giorgio DeLuca and Jack Ceglic back in September 1977, they were joined by Eugenio Pozzolini in September 1979 and are now Read More …
With the World Surfing Championships coming to Lemoore, California at Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch in September, I wanted to spotlight a few restaurants that travelers to the small town may want to check out. One of the things I noticed during the WSL Founders’ Cup Read More …
The One about Mount Takao in Hachioji Part 5 – On the Way Up to Mount Takao – Takaosan Yakuoin Joshinmon and Jinbendo The One about Mount Takao in Hachioji Part 4 – The Mount Takao Monkey Park and Wild Flower Garden The One about Read More …
With the World Surfing Championships coming to Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch in September 2018, I will continue to showcase restaurants worth checking out in Lemoore, California. And this time, it’s a burger restaurant not far from the Kelly Slater Surf Ranch. Just hop on to Read More …
For those who have traveled throughout Japan, one of the things you start to notice is that certain areas have their own dish and sweets that they proudly display. In Japan, specifically in the Kanagawa prefecture, is the town of Hakone. And it is one Read More …
I have heard about the Fansler Restaurant Group’s seafood restaurant, Pismo’s Coastal Grill in Fresno, California. Fansler Restaurant Group also operates the popular steakhouse, Yosemite Ranch and Westwoods BBQ & Spice Co. and having heard a lot of compliments about Pismo’s Coastal Grill, I figured Read More …
Located in southwest Shibuya is the town known as Daikanyama. The location is known for its elegance, may it be boutiques, cake shops, restaurants and cafes, but it was a town redeveloped after the end of the bubble economy. While the origin of Daikanyma is Read More …
Back in 1979, Takohachi opened in Osaka. It is said that the popular Japanese snack known as Takoyaki, was born in Osaka back in the early Showa era. While there are many opinions in regards to the roots of takoyaki, people feel the origin of Read More …
With the World Surfing Championships coming to Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch in September 2018, I will continue to showcase restaurants worth checking out in Lemoore, California. And for those who are early morning people and are wanting delicious breakfast burritos, the newly opened Chicas is Read More …
During my coffee tour in Japan, I visited a few places in the Toranomon business district of Minato. Toranomon which means “Tiger’s Gate” is the name of the southernmost gate of Edo Castle which existed until the 1870’s before being demolished has a lot of Read More …
It was way back in 1976 when Marion Crepes opened a crepe shop in Harajuku. The location is known for the original Japanese-style crepe and the most famous with over 80 locations throughout Japan. Marion Crepes is known for their secret original dough (uses 10 Read More …
In Japan, you’ll find many gourmet chocolate shops. Many people who have trained overseas and starting their own shops is quite common. Located in Shirokanedai, Minato is a Japanese chocolate shop known as kiki Japanese Chocolate and one of the major highlights of this shop Read More …
Located near downtown Lemoore is a Thai restaurant called Pad Thai. I’ve been to numerous Thai restaurants up and down California and I noticed there are some that tend to use satay peanut sauce or those who tend to use peanut butter. Often when I Read More …