Food
食物
このテーマのレッスン
10
Ramen Museum in Shin Yokohama, Where You Can Learn and Eat Too!
Those that know me are keenly aware that I love a nice bowl of ramen. Well, I found a ramen nirvana of sorts in Shin Yokohama, where you can learn about ramen history, and taste it too!
A Lunch Trek Into The Mountains West of Tokyo
Did you ever want to just get away from it all? And have a nice lunch in the bargain? Well, I may have the place for you.
Kawagoe Lunch Spots
If you're visiting Kawagoe you'll probably want to stop somewhere for lunch. Here are a couple of restaurants that I have tried recently that might work for you. One is a traditional Japanese sushi restaurant, and the other is a burger joint. Yes, quite a contrast! Bon appétit.
Cheesesteaks in Nihonbashi, From Philly With Love
A little known sports bar in Nihonbashi got my attention last year with its Philly theme and pursuit of an authentic cheesesteak. The owners just returned from a pilgrimage to Philadelphia to show off their version. So it must be good right? Well, I did the taste test, and...
Nakiryu, a Michelin Star Winner, Still Has a Great Ramen If You Don't Mind Waiting For it
The Creative Noodle Factory Nakiryu was on my short list of ramen places to visit in 2025. This classy ramen shop had won a Michelin star in 2017, so it is going to be good. How good was the question.
Nobunaga! A Ramen Shop For Savory Chickens
It's been a long time since I posted a lesson about a restaurant. I was intending to last fall, as I visited a couple of well known ramen shops. But for whatever reason I never got around to it. So, here is a quickie review of Nobunaga, a tasty ramen shop on the edge of Ginza.
Sunny in Sonoma
On Wednesday, we drove up to Sonoma for lunch. We visited Sonoma quite a few times last year, but have not gone there this year. So, it was time.
St. Helena was Magnificent Today
Today we went on a drive up to St. Helena, one of our favorite little towns in wine country. The weather was glorious, which made lunch taste even better!
Yountville in February
Well, the holidays have been over for a while, and the Super Bowl was last Sunday. So, it was time to start thinking about doing a little wandering up in wine country.
Out to Dinner
John and Marie have been dating for weeks. John decided to splurge and invite Marie to dinner at Vetri Cucina, a very expensive Italian restaurant in the city. John picked Marie up at 30th Street Station, and drove to the restaurant, which is on Spruce Street.