Kuruma
Onibus Coffee
Happy Pudding
Oo La La
Yasube Shoyu
Ichiran Tonkotsu
Down the Stairs
Sushi-go-round
Kobe Skewer
Pickles at Nishiki Dori
Kogashi Miso Ramen @ Kyoto Gogyo
Elephant Factory Coffee
Singapore Sling @ Hello Dolly, Kyoto
Tempura Udon at the Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kichi Kichi Omurice
Kichi Kichi Omurice
Beef Stew
Chef Yukimura Motokichi
Yakitori Daikichi
Okonomiyaki Kichi
Gudetama Cafe Onigiri
Ramen lunch special in Hirakata
Pour-over from Midori Bakery, Redmond, WA.
Part 2. To save a few bucks, we stayed outside of Seattle, in Redmond. The drive into the city added about half an hour to our day, but it wasn't terrible.
We love Japanese gift stores.
After visiting my hero, Bruce Lee's grave, we explored a bit of Capitol Hill. Linda was very excited for all the cherry blossoms.
After Capitol Hill, we went straight to Pike Place Market.
Girl watching cheese curds being made.
Girl drinking her coffee from the original Starbucks.
Vital T Leaf Seattle
We had the best time learning about tea and making new friends at Vital T Leaf. Benny and Ping were awesome.
After the sun set, we headed to Facing East for some Taiwanese food.
Beef noodle soup and milk tea @ Facing East - Bellevue, WA
Linda got food poisoning from something earlier in the day so she missed out on the next morning's exploration of Fremont.
Aeropress @ Milstead & Co
The International District of Seattle is legit. I wish we had more time to roam and try everything.
Kinokuniya Book Store
Poor baby.
Omakase @ Foodshion in Bellevue, WA
Before Linda and I had to head home, I really wanted to explore the Ballard neighborhood. I wanted to buy some beans before heading back, and I had my eyes set on Slate. Their service was awesome. I recommend the Samaria. The deconstructed latte was also very good. AND THAT STRAWBERRY CROISSANT from FUJI BAKERY. YASS.
The Spanish Fly @ Morsel & Bean - Seattle, WA
Ballard Farmer's Market
Seattle and Vancouver were both super awesome. I can't wait to go back and visit again.
First stop. la BARBECUE
Brisket, baby
Yum. Brisket, pulled pork, potato salad.
Next stop. Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors
Kathleen throwing it down.
Shaken iced pourover
Up next, Ramen Tatsu-Ya
Old moped pal, Tina.
Tonkotsu Shoyu
Shangri La while we wait for our table at...
The tri-force is strong.
So full.
Whistler's
East Side Kings Thai Kun - Fried Chicken
Waterfall Pork. So spicy.
Angela and Max
David
After drinking, we headed back to our hotel with full bellies, and passed the fuck out.
Brunch time.
Duck Confit Hash
We stopped by the outlet stores on our way out. After that, we hit up Buc-ee's and Czech stop. Duh.
Dinner series
Oklahoma froze over the night before so tree limbs were all over the road. It was really sad. A lot of folks lost their power, but luckily, our area was safe.
We already had plans to get out of the house that weekend. Dinner for two at Ludivine.
Linda and I both ordered the Chef's Tasting Menu. 5 wonderful courses (Pictured).
Chef Russ Johnson doing his thing.
The end.