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Saké and Cheese Pairing

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 “Saké and Cheese Pairing” Austin, 2025

Tonight we attended a saké and cheese pairing event at Komé Sushi Kitchen, and it turned out to be such an eye-opening experience. I had no idea how well saké could complement different types of cheese! Each pairing brought out unique flavors and textures I wouldn’t have expected. I also realized how little I actually know about cheese, which has definitely sparked my curiosity. I’d love to dive deeper into it, so I’m thinking about signing up for a class or two at Antonelli’s sometime soon.

After the event, we decided to stick around for some sushi and other Japanese dishes. Everything we tried was fresh, beautifully prepared, and seriously delicious. A fun and flavorful night all around!

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 “NIgiri” Austin, 2025
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 “Agedashi Tofu” Austin, 2025

Curry Time

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 “Curry” Torrance, 2025

We made our obligatory trip to CoCo Ichibanya for some curry. It’s just a couple of minutes from my parents’ house, so it’s hard to resist! 😂

I ordered the pork cutlet with level 9 curry and added cheese. It was so good.

Dinner at Yokocho

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 “Menu” Torrance, 2025

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.

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 “Dining Hall” Torrance, 2025

Dinner in Pasadena

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 “Cocktails” Pasadena, 2025

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.