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I-naba: Handmade Soba Noodles

October 4, 2009 Gourmet, Japan, Living No Comments

This week, I went to I-naba to get my soba fix. This place was on one of those short lists created by other foodies for best soba in Los Angeles. Wanting to try a new place, I gave it a whirl and was definitely pleased. 

 

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Wings + Horns’ Melton Wool Award Jacket: MINE!!!

August 15, 2009 Canada, Fashion, Japan No Comments

A few weeks ago, I came across this amazing jacket from Japanese-Canadian newcomer Wings+Horns. It comes in two versions - Navy/Brown and Gray/Black. It’s reminiscent of the varsity jackets that jocks rocked during high school, but cut slim and sharp for the cool people. =P 

When I first saw pictures, the Navy/Blue caught my eye….so much so that I would even daydream about it. The color combination is not typical and it just oozes with class.

 

After a quick email confirmation w/ one of the distributors that the sleeves were leather, I HAD to pre-order it. It’s set to arrive sometime in September this year.

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Santouka: Negi Meshi + Miso Ramen + Komi Tamago

July 3, 2009 Gourmet, Japan No Comments

The other day, I was in the mood for ramen. Having read many great reviews on Santouka (even the Los Angeles Times tagged this place as serving the best ramen in Southern California), I went to a local branch, inside Mitsuwa, to get my fix. Overall, it was decent, but definitely not worth the hype. Oh well.

Anyways, I ordered the large-sized combo that included negi meshi, miso ramen, and komi tamago.

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