“Mahjong” Torrance, 2021
Although I have only won one game over two nights, I’m enjoying playing mahjong with the family. It’s so fun!
Mahjong Time
“Mahjong” Torrance, 2021
Category: Slice of Life
“Mahjong” Torrance, 2021
Turkey Dinner Feast
“Turkey Dinner” Covina, 2021
We visited our friends at their house tonight and shared a huge holiday dinner. They made a turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and ham because they missed their Thanksgiving turkey this year, and since I was the only one tonight who knew how to carve a turkey, I was put to work. 😀 Mariko prepared a cheese board, and our hosts provided delicious beverages. It was all so yummy!
“Cheese Board” Covina, 2021
FYI, our family has been careful with our health, with testing as needed (we’ve all been boosted), and masking up (I wear a KN-95 or N-95 mask). So far so good! The only sickness we’ve had is Koa sleeping all day after his booster, and Bay having a headache after his.
Anniversary Dinner at Takao
“Sushi” Brentwood, 2021
Tonight Mariko and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary with an amazing omakase dinner at Takao restaurant in Brentwood. We’ve been to Takao a few times for our anniversary and have always enjoyed it.
This time, the executive chef/owner, Izumida Takao, prepared all of our main dishes. Everything was delicious, but the toro wrapped around uni, and topped with caviar and truffles (photo above) was both Mariko and my favorite. In fact, it was one of the best things I’ve ever eaten in my whole life! 😀 If you would like to try some awesome sushi, I definitely recommend Takao.
“Sushi” Brentwood, 2021
“Takao” Brentwood, 2021
A Visit to Redondo Beach Pier
“Horseshoe” Redondo Beach, 2021
Today Mariko and I went down to the Redondo Beach Pier to walk around for a bit. We come here every year it seems, and it has stayed relatively the same all this time. Of course there are a few changes, such as the Fun Factory being gone, but landmarks such as Quality Seafood, Naja’s, and Tony’s still remain. 😊
“Fresh Fish” Redondo Beach, 2021
“Beach Scene” Redondo Beach, 2021
“Pay Here” Redondo Beach, 2021
“Santa” Redondo Beach, 2021
“Restricted” Redondo Beach, 2021
“Pier” Redondo Beach, 2021
“Towards PV” Redondo Beach, 2021
Vacation Ramen
Usually one of the first meals we have when we visit family in Torrance is CoCo Ichibanya curry, but this year we opted to try Josui Ramen. It was yummy! The service wasn’t the best (and the timing of when the food came out was not optimal), but the portions were large and the broth was delicious and very hot. Recommended!
“Spicy Ramen” Torrance, 2021
“Spicy Miso Ramen” Torrance, 2021
