Last week, I finally reached the sushi promised land. Since I’ve moved here, Uchi has consistently held a reputation for “the best month’s paycheck you’ll ever spend in one sitting.” It was a Japanese holy land that I would possibly never reach due to the current state of my finances. It was this mysterious, beautiful… Continue reading The happiest of hours at Uchi
I love takeout. Some of my favorite childhood memories include my mom, my sisters and a plastic bag of MSG-drenched goodies. I love takeout of all kinds, but Asian food has a special place in my heart. There’s something about it that makes it taste so much better when it comes out of a white plastic bag with THANKYOU… Continue reading Michi Ramen and the Perfection of Takeout
Last week I did what every good Ohioan does in August: I went to Michigan with my family. The Frankes have been making the 9-hour trek to Drummond Island, Michigan for almost two decades now. As kids, we would catch up on summer reading, go to the beach for hours, plunge into the icy cold water,… Continue reading The family vacation cocktail: Yooper Nectar
How do you entertain a visitor without a weekend at your disposal? Ava requested three things during her visit to Austin last week: good food, physical activity and live music. I am extremely proud to say that in the first 24 hours of her presence, I tackled two out of three of those requests. And… Continue reading 24 hours in Austin: Sunday/Monday edition
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