Japan’s Tsukiji fish market is the biggest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world, and has rightfully become an extremely popular tourist spot. One of the main attraction is the tuna auction, where businesses compete for the best tuna in the world. Lines to observe the auction is open to the general public, and starts forming […]
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Japan: Magical
DREAM Since childhood, it has always been a dream of mine to visit Japan. My fascination grew from watching Japanese cooking shows (Iron Chef, Jiro Dreams of Sushi…), anime (Laputa, Nausicaa, Rurouni Kenshin…), drama series (Great Teacher Onizuka, Oshin, Yamato Nadeshiko…) and of course the ridiculous game shows! Even though there’s a Japantown in nearby San Francisco, it was never enough […]
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French Themed San Francisco
Once in a while, there comes a day where everything has one thing in common. When that day comes and it’s French, you know it’s going to be awesome! Accompanying that day was Monsieur Dennis and Madame Mindy…our first stop? My absolute favorite French bakery: Tartine: http://www.yelp.com/biz/tartine-bakery-san-francisco-2 600 Guerrero St (between 19th St & 18th St) San Francisco, CA 94110 Must […]
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Sadaharu Aoki Paris 2011
When you combine two of the greatest culinary capitals in the world together (that’s French and Japanese, mind you!)…you get Sadaharu Aoki, a very unique Japanese patisserie in the heart of France. I first heard about this gem from David Lebovitz, and knew it would be a ‘must-visit’ in Paris. When you arrive, take some time to soak […]
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White water rafting 2012
White water rafting in Sacramento has been one of the funnest things I’ve done this year. Thanks to the GoPro waterproof camera (mounted on top of the helmet), we were able to capture these moments for you! Part 1 “Tunnel Chute” This was the first rapid of the day! www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTASeDA6dmE&hd=1