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| Santa Monica Farmer's Market |
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| Spring Vegetables - Artichokes, Fava Beans, Mint |
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| Zucchini Ribbon Salad with Favas and Yogurt Mint Dressing |
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| Roasted Chicken with Shitake Mushrooms and Stuffed Artichokes |
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| Grass Fed Sirloin |
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| Tam's Trifle of Strawberries, Creme, Wafers, Chocolate |
As promised, here are some eats from my trip to Japan. I must say the food in Japan is fantastic, incredibly fresh, healthy, and I never felt full, it was just the right amount. My favorites were always at the Izakayas which are basically Japanese pubs. Very chill and casual, just a fun environment.
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| Sushi Dawai, Tokyo - Omakase Breakfast at 6 am - Grilled shrimp head in the middle |
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| Aburasoba Noodles (ramen-esque) - specialty of Tokyo |
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| Our friend Junko cooked breakfast, awesome - Salmon, rice, miso soup, pickled vegetables - simple, healthy, and delicious |
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| Junko's dinner - a spread of rice, ahi tuna salad, beef and potatoes, chicken salad, karaage chicken - all delicious! |
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| Our friend Taka took us to a beautiful Japanese restaurant for breakfast - again simple and delicious |
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| This was by far my favorite dessert, Mochi at the restaurant - so delicate and not too sweet |
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| Hida Beef grilled on a miso leaf - in Takayama (their specialty beef) |
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| Hida Pork in a Miso Broth - in Takayama |
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| Bakery in Tokyo |
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| Shoyu Ramen in Koyto - fatty and delicious |
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| Street Eats in the Park - Karaage Chicken on a stick, Hot dog pastry, Yakisoba |
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| At an Izakaya - Chicken Tsukune, Gyoza, Fried Mochi |
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| More Izakaya - Bacon wrapped Pork Lemongrass Skewers and Tempura |
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| Octopus Lollipops - a delicacy here - Sorry folks, didn't try it |
