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I know; the Farmer's Table has been open in my 'hood for almost a year now and I'm finally doing a post? Well, you can kinda figure why it took me so long to do a couple of visits. The... Continue reading

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Honolulu - Dinner at Senia

Among all the favorites we were hitting on our visit "home"; there was one newer place I really wanted to check out; Senia. Located on North King Street, downtown, next to Pig and the Lady, Senia has been on my... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at mmm-yoso!!!

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Saturday Sandwiches - Revisits to Embargo Grill and Gourmet Artisan

Well, it seems that the heat has returned; at least for this weekend. So, I'll spare you my latest "foray into pho" and stick with some sandwiches for this warm Saturday. Embargo Grill: I was chatting with "Nate" a few... Continue reading

Posted 3 days ago at mmm-yoso!!!

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Vienna - Paul Restaurant and a Quick Visit to Saint Stephen's Cathedral

When planning our last trip to Europe, we decided to fly into Budapest and end our vacation in Paris (of course). Instead of flying to Paris, I talked the Missus into doing the trip by rail....I love train travel. The... Continue reading

Posted 5 days ago at mmm-yoso!!!

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Pho Hut & Grill Revisited

I'm a bit under the weather, so just a short post for tonight. Recently, on one of my "Honey Doo" weekend morning trips, I felt a bit hungry and was already on the way home from the "Sprouts - H... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at mmm-yoso!!!

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Da Kine's Reopens in Linda Vista

First off, before I get started on this post; I want to extend some major Mahalos to "Kerri" who sent me an email telling me Nelson Ishii and Da' Kine's is back in business. Kerri mentioned the address in the... Continue reading

Posted Sep 9, 2019 at mmm-yoso!!!

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Sunday Sandwiches - Breakfasts at Bay Park Coffee

A few months ago; I took the long way to Costco on my Sunday fuel run. I decided to finally stop by Bay Park Coffee. I usually drop by the Poseidon Project next door about once a week for a... Continue reading

Posted Sep 8, 2019 at mmm-yoso!!!

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Laguna Beach - Top of the World Loop Trail, Dinner at Sapphire Laguna, and Sunsets

One of Frankie's favorite Aunties; "Alle" recently gifted us with a two night stay in Laguna Beach! So, after an early dinner on a Friday, we headed up to Laguna Beach. We parked downtown and scoped out places I had... Continue reading

Posted Sep 6, 2019 at mmm-yoso!!!

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A-Bowl (Shanghainese)(Convoy)

Thanks for stopping by to read mmm-yoso!!! It's another day with another post about food. Cathy is writing; Kirk is back at work. The Mister and I were driving through another heavily packed parking lot on Convoy- and behind China... Continue reading

Posted Sep 4, 2019 at mmm-yoso!!!

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Revisits - Tim Ky and Chicago Fire Grill

It's still pretty darn warm out. I think you ought to be trying to relax and keep cool rather than reading a food blog....especially since there's noodle soup involved in this post. But; if you insist, well, I'll carry on.... Continue reading

Posted Aug 27, 2019 at mmm-yoso!!!

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Road Trip - Vientiane Lao Thai Restaurant Revisited (Garden Grove)

We were in the OC and it felt like a bazillion degrees. It was 10 in the morning and we were getting hungry, so where to go? I had a couple places in mind; though it was just too hot... Continue reading

Posted Aug 26, 2019 at mmm-yoso!!!

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Szechuan Chef Revisited

"SJP" recently took a position in another department, while I'll miss her, it amounts to a raise and promotion of sorts. "YZ" and I wanted to take her to lunch. "YZ" chose Szechuan Chef for lunch. Here's what we had.... Continue reading

Posted Aug 21, 2019 at mmm-yoso!!!

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Alsace - Exploring Colmar, Dinner at Winstub de la Petit Venise, and a Kinda Creepy Coincidence

While planning our trip to France, I told the Missus that I really wanted to head back to Alsace. I had really enjoyed our time in Strasbourg the year before. And though we'd be a week early for the Christmas... Continue reading

Posted Aug 20, 2019 at mmm-yoso!!!

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Lima Restaurant

Back in June, one of the folks in my office was headed to Jury Duty and asked me where to eat; of course I recommended Sultan. Which he really enjoyed. Though when he returned he asked me what I thought... Continue reading

Posted Aug 19, 2019 at mmm-yoso!!!

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Bann Korean Cuisine - Now in the H Mart Food Court

Of all the places in the H Mart Food Court; the one that really interested me was Bann. While I considered Bann to be a decent option for lunch on Miramar Road; the food was prepared fresh, the flavors, while... Continue reading

Posted Aug 18, 2019 at mmm-yoso!!!

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Clearing Out the Memory Card - Bistro Na's (Temple City) Revisited

The Missus had been talking about returning to Bistro Na's since our first visit. So, knowing that's we'd have the Sunday after returning from our Budapest trip free; I made reservations before we left. Little did I know that Bistro... Continue reading

Posted Aug 16, 2019 at mmm-yoso!!!

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Reims - Brasserie du Boulingrin

After spending the day touring the Champagne Region and having had two dinners at fairly modern bistros, I thought having a nice "old school" dinner would be a change of pace. So we walked on over near the Porte du... Continue reading

Posted Aug 14, 2019 at mmm-yoso!!!

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Turo Turo Tuesday - Revisits Edition; Nanay's Best BBQ and Pinoy Fiesta

A couple of revisits of Turo Turo places here in San Diego. Nanay's Best BBQ: Stuck in meetings, folks graciously picked up some lunch for me...…. Not so good...it was from Nanay's. Now, I totally get that the guys really... Continue reading

Posted Aug 13, 2019 at mmm-yoso!!!

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Everyone needs a go-to neighborhood sandwich shop Koko. Too bad the woman wasn't very pleasant though.

Commented Aug 13, 2019 on The Grove Grinder at koko's corner

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Hu Tieu Nam Vang Kho-mparison: "KuyTeav" From 777 Noodle House, Ly Heng, and Trieu Chau

I'm thinking this post is long overdue; after all, I've been eating Hu Tieu Nam Vang ("Phnom Penh Noodles") Kho ("Dry") for ages. But just recently, I decided to try all three (not two) places in City Heights which claim... Continue reading

Posted Aug 12, 2019 at mmm-yoso!!!

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Sunday Sandwiches - Banh Mi From Lena’s Sandwiches & Deli

It seems that I just don't get up to City Heights as much as I used to. While driving on ECB a few months back, I noticed that Kim Chan Sandwich Shop, which was once upon a time a Banh... Continue reading

Posted Aug 11, 2019 at mmm-yoso!!!

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Clearing Out the Memory Card - Never Made the Cut Road Trip Edition

Here are some photos that I was just goi... Continue reading

Posted Aug 10, 2019 at mmm-yoso!!!

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Budapest - Jacques Liszt Bakery, By Beans Coffee, and Leaving Budapest

We awoke bright and early on our last morning in Budapest. And of course we took in the view (yet again) from our hotel window. While the Missus was waking; for some reason, I decided to check on our train... Continue reading

Posted Aug 9, 2019 at mmm-yoso!!!

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Budapest - Dinner at Borkonyha Wine Kitchen and the View from Castle Hill at Dusk

We headed back to the hotel after having a wonderful morning and light lunch. Remember I mentioned all the statues in Budapest; well, here's another. Located on Zryinyi Utca; this one is known as the "Fat Policeman". We got back... Continue reading

Posted Aug 8, 2019 at mmm-yoso!!!

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Eating to Beat the Heat - Revisits to Buga, La Miche Kabobgee, and Santouka

Well, it cooled down for a bit, got warm again, cooled off, and then it's Monday and quite warm again......and it's not really the temps, but rather the humidity that's kind of bothering me. Man, to think I was born... Continue reading

Posted Aug 5, 2019 at mmm-yoso!!!

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