daily slice-of-life photo blog of a Gen-X dad
Today we flew back home to Texas. I had the window seat again and really enjoyed the sights from 30,000 feet. I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of the view from up here!
The main reason we came out to California was to see Koa perform with the Blue Devils at the Rose Bowl. We hadn’t seen the band at this venue before, and this was our last opportunity to do so. In the end, eight of us went to cheer him on! It was a lot of fun, and of course, getting to see my son for the first time in two months was really special. 😊
Tonight we had dinner at Yokocho, a Japanese restaurant that serves a variety of small izakaya-style dishes and drinks. They also offer ramen and udon if you’re in the mood for a comforting bowl of noodles.
What makes Yokocho stand out is the decor—it feels like stepping into Japan from about 75 years ago. Very cool atmosphere!
As for the food, I thought it was just okay, but the overall experience was definitely interesting and worth checking out.
Tonight we met up with some friends for dinner at Nick’s in Pasadena. The restaurant had a great atmosphere, and the food was absolutely delicious. Mariko and I both really enjoyed our cocktails too. I ordered the Crisp Martini and Mariko had a glass of Italian brut rosé. Yum!!!
Afterward, we took a short walk over to Erewhon, an upscale supermarket just down the street. I was curious about how the prices stacked up against our go-to HEB, so I pulled out the HEB app to compare. On average, things seemed to be about 35% more expensive – but the place was definitely sleek and trendy.
We’re heading to California for a week! I’ll be working remotely from the South Bay while we spend time with family and friends. The main reason for the trip is to see Koa perform with the Blue Devils at the Rose Bowl next week. It should be a fun time!
