Category Archives: Food

We need food and water for sustenance, but why stop there. If there is one thing that can bring people together it is food.

Tokyo Omiyage: Karin Coron Wasabi Mame

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Sheri

Spring is in full effect here in NY now.  Most of the flowering trees are shedding their blossoms.  And thanks to a healthy breeze, today was a doozy for allergies.  Ahchoo.  I decided to hibernate inside hoping to avoid the … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Day 3: Dinner at Aoyagi Part 2

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Sheri

So where did we leave off.  Oh yes, the sake was flowing… … and flowing… Course 5 And the food was still flowing as well.  And the proportions suddenly grew making me wish I had worn an elastic waist skirt … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Day 3: Dinner at Aoyagi

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Sheri

I cannot rave enough about Aoyagi restaurant in Minato-ku.  If you are fortunate enough and in a position to invest $500/person on a fine dinning experience, then Aoyagi is not to be missed when visiting Tokyo! The evening began with … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Day 3: Tsukiji Part 2

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Sheri

I wasn’t brave enough to get to Tsukiji market at 3am and line up in the queue in the hopes we might get to see the tuna auction.  I know it is a once in a lifetime experience, but a … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Day 3: Tsukiji Part 1

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Sheri

We meet Asumi and her mom and went to explore Tsukiji market.  First order of business was for Adi to find and purchase his very own yanagi knife.  He did all his research before coming and so it was just … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Day 2: Roppongi & Shibuya

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Sheri

I think we overdid it on Day 2.  My feet are killing me from so much walking!  But it was all worth it.  We started the day exchanging currency.  We brought cash with us.  Banks typically offer better exchange rates … Continue reading →

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40×Tokyo: Butler Cafe

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Sheri

T-minus 16 days and counting.  Not long now. Today’s birthday trip wish is to be a pampered princess at a … Butler Cafe (執事喫茶) Best part of the trip, will be seeing my friend Asumi!  She and my travel buddy … Continue reading →

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40×Tokyo: Wagashi

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Sheri

T-minus 26 days and counting.  Today’s birthday trip wish is to splurge on … Wagashi (和菓子) No secret that I have a sweet tooth!  As I approach 40 my waistline also holds no secrets, and thus my sugar addiction has … Continue reading →

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40×Tokyo: Alice Cafe

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Sheri

T-minus 37 days and counting.  Today’s birthday trip wish is to eat at an… Alice Cafe (アリス) The best advice in the Matrix?  Yep, follow the White Rabbit.  For me I hope to follow him to one of the several … Continue reading →

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40×Tokyo: Tsukiji Market

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Sheri

T-minus 39 days and counting.  Today’s birthday wish is to visit… Tsukiji (築地) I am particularly excited to see Tsukiji Market before it is moved to its new location.  Their move has been delayed but just the same it is … Continue reading →

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