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Ravenna - The Basilica of San Vitale, Mausoleum of Galla Placidia, Lunch at Al Cairoli, and Dante's Tomb

We'd had such a great time in Emiligia-Romagna, from the Castles, to the "Devil's Bridge", to our amazing food tour, there were so many memorable experiences. And even though we had but two more nights left in the region, I... Continue reading

Posted 2 days ago at mmm-yoso!!!

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Spring Is Finally Here - Seven Grand and Revisits to Tiger! Tiger! and Et Voila!

After what seemed like a very cold (again with the "by San Diego standards" disclaimer) and wet winter; it seems like Spring might be here. The Missus got off early from work today and since I go in at 6am;... Continue reading

Posted 3 days ago at mmm-yoso!!!

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Pho Nhu Y (Chula Vista)

I thought it might be best to get this post done before things starts warming up around here. I found myself in Chula Vista a couple of weeks back and thought about getting an early lunch; it was around 10am,... Continue reading

Posted 5 days ago at mmm-yoso!!!

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Youtiao at McDonalds? Well, sort of.....

I thought I'd break all this "serious" food stuffs with something kinda interesting....or perhaps funny. On Monday, "YZ" quickly came on over to my desk when she got into the office. Apparently, there was a subject in WeChat that was... Continue reading

Posted 6 days ago at mmm-yoso!!!

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Fernandez Restaurant and Catering Revisited

Well; it was about time for my yearly revisit to Fernandez Restaurant, what I consider to be a little treasure in Nestor. I'd gone over the changes in appearance over the years in my last post on Fernandez, so I'll... Continue reading

Posted 7 days ago at mmm-yoso!!!

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It Comes by Just Once a Year.....

So; hope you're staying safe and having a great St Paddy's Day. Continue reading

Posted Mar 17, 2019 at mmm-yoso!!!

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Oahu - The Alley Restaurant Bar & Grill Revisted

We'd had a great time on Lana'i and we'll certainly be back. When we got back to Ewa Beach; the Missus decided that we'd go out to an early dinner. There was one place She'd been wanting to revisit since... Continue reading

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

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Emilia-Romagna: The Italian Days Food Experience

If you've followed our blog for a while; you'll know that the Missus and I are not big on tours. We'd rather do our own thing at our own pace and rushing through things when on a tour is just... Continue reading

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

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Chicken Wing Wednesday - Furaido

Back in the comments section of my Bonchon post, "RedDevil" asked me if I had been to the new KFC place that opened in Atlas Market. I'd already heard about the place and had in on my list; so on... Continue reading

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

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HiroNori Craft Ramen

Have you hit the max hyperbole regarding ramen in San Diego? There seems to be a new place opening every week. In fact, after my last couple of visits to a recently opened ramen shop in San Diego I was... Continue reading

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

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Revisits - Chon Ju Jip and Pho 7 Cow

Well; last night was the good old Daylight Savings Time "Spring Forward"....so yes; I guess it's spring, though it's still kind of chilly out there. I'm not really complaining as it gives me more "soup time". Here are a couple... Continue reading

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

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Paris - Revisiting Pere Lachaise Cemetery and Lunch at Dong Phat

There were a couple of places the Missus wanted to revisit during this trip to Paris. One of those was Pere Lachaise Cemetery. We were a bit overwhelmed during our previous visit and couldn't find a lot graves and sites... Continue reading

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

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Isshido Ramen (Soft Opening)

After a bit of a wait, Isshido Ramen finally opened in the middle of last month and is in soft opening mode. Since the opening; I've been able to visit three times. Located in the former location of a Submarina;... Continue reading

Posted Mar 7, 2019 at mmm-yoso!!!

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Woomiok (Soft Opening)

At the end of February Eater announced the business that would replace Red Cate had opened. I was quite happy to learn that it was a Seolleongtong shop. This year; the weather has been perfect for Seolleongtang, so of course... Continue reading

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

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Lunches at Kokoro

Recently, the Missus and I have been talking about Japan quite a lot. We're obviously missing Japan; but with how far ahead we plan our trips; it's been hard trying to fit another visit with our timelines. Recently, after a... Continue reading

Posted Mar 3, 2019 at mmm-yoso!!!

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Clearing Out the Memory Card - Revisits to Menya Ultra (Mira Mesa), Tim Ky, and Mien Trung

We've sure been getting some extended soup weather this year; and I'm not complaining one bit. Of course, going to the same old places would make for some pretty boring posts. So, please bear with me for tonight....I got these... Continue reading

Posted Mar 1, 2019 at mmm-yoso!!!

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Lana'i - A Revisit to Richard's Market

We slept in a bit on our last morning on Lana'i. I could see my In-laws out the window walking and enjoying the peace and quiet. While the Missus slowly woke; I went and filled up the Jeep. The Hotel... Continue reading

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

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Revisits - Chicago Fire Grill and R & B Filipino Cuisine

A couple of revisits for a quiet Tuesday Chicago Fire Grill: I'll often just drop by to hear what the owner has got on his mind....he's a hoot! And doesn't hold back. And of course; for a totally decent Chicago... Continue reading

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

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Lana'i - Dinner at Nobu

My In-laws had really enjoyed Lana'i so far....there was something about the freshness of the air, the relaxed vibe, and for us, being about 8 degrees cooler than Oahu. After a nice nap; we awoke and decided to take a... Continue reading

Posted Feb 25, 2019 at mmm-yoso!!!

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Yes, It's Jury Duty - Coava Coffee, Abandoned Horton Plaza, and a Return to Sultan Baklava

Yes, it was that time again, and I caught the bus, then trolley downtown to perform my civic obligation. I decided to stop for my caffeine fix at Coava Coffee Roasters, a branch of the very popular Portland based roastery/café... Continue reading

Posted Feb 24, 2019 at mmm-yoso!!!

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Bologna - Trattoria Tony

After exploring San Petronio Basilica and having a snack at Sfoglia Rina we wandered around a bit. There is quite a bit to see in Bologna and we only scratched the surface during our time here. We were ending our... Continue reading

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

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Harmony Pot Sticker

Last week I read in Eater San Diego that... Continue reading

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

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What's the Missus Craving? Santouka

Enjoying the wet and cold weather? I'm not minding it too much....though give me a couple more days of it and I might change that opinion. The colder weather had the Missus wanting ramen. Her choice? Well, if you've been... Continue reading

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

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Bologna - AF Tamburini, San Petronio Basilica, and Other "Stuffs"

While we were sad at having to leave Modena, it was time to head back to Bologna, and what was to be the last leg of our trip to Emilia-Romagna. Our apartment was located just north of the city center,... Continue reading

Posted Feb 17, 2019 at mmm-yoso!!!

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Clearing Out the Memory Card - Revisits to Tribute Pizza and Aqui es Texcoco

Just clearing out the memory card of places I've posted on numerous times. Tribute Pizza: It had been over six months since we'd been to Tribute and the Missus had burnt out on pizza (if you notice that visit to... Continue reading

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

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