June 21, 2011
People often ask me, “Why did you leave NYC?” It’s true, I just sorta packed my bags and ditched my glamorous job, my wonderful friends, my comfortable routine, and the GREATEST! CITY! IN! THE! WORLD! (at least the greatest metro system in the world).
All for what?
I’ll tell you what. The Three Major Food Groups:
1. Sushi
2.
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March 2, 2011
Dear Anders,
Umamimart misses you. I mean, it just ain’t the same out here without The Skank Master. Come back soon.
Love,
Kayoko
PS: I’m totally taking you to this bakery when you visit. You are going to DIE.
July 7, 2010
Can we just be lazy this month and have a low-key Umamiventure? YES! Let’s meet at The Trappist Belgian beer bar in downtown Oakland for their Taco Tuesday, next 7/13 at 7pm. Yes, SFers, I’m asking you to trek over
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July 1, 2010
July is here! My god, look at this ultra blue sky– it’s so goddamn bright here, I still can’t deal with the California sun.
Quit complaining! It’s gorgeous here!
Fine.
It’s a new month, and rent is due today. This is my first rent check I’ll be writing since I moved out of
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April 13, 2010
Went to see guitarists Bill Frissell and Marc Ribot at Yoshi’s the other night. What an awesome duo! But aside from the music, of course the quintessential question was, “Where should we eat before the show?” I
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March 17, 2010
Two long tables that seat about 40 guests Harry Potter-style, line the walls of Camino in Oakland. These dramatic slabs of wood sum up the restaurant itself – friendly and warm. Adding to the drama are two stone grills at the back of the restaurant
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February 12, 2010
PREQUEL
Umamiventure #22: St. George Spirits & Hangar One Vodka (SF Bay Area)
What’s the best accompaniment to whiskey? BBQ all the way! As I’ve already told you, the very first time I tasted St. George whiskey was at
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