Special post: eat n love (friends n food..)

One of the main purpose of my visit was to meet my friends!!! We haven’t seen each other more than 7 years, so it was thrill that I managed to see them all. Too bad, some of them I didn’t get chance to take picture with. But thanks to all of them, I had a great trip!!! Wish to see you guys again one day…YEY!

Deep thanks to (in no particular order… *.*)

San Francisco:

Brenda, John, Elizabeth & William

Aline & Masa, Cindy & hubby

Indi

Reina

New York:

Mika, Josh & Kai

Rosita

Noriko

ENJOY!

DESIGNERS GATHERING.. We had a great design conversation besides a great dinner at Village Yokocho, New York. First time my friend, Mika and I fell in love with radish sprout. We had this amazing boiled tako served with it and it tasted so delicious that I still have a crave of it until today.. LOL.. Plus I finally ate one of my favourite dishes, enoki and beef. YEY!

This pic was taken at Cha House, a Japanese Tea House. Very nice place. Though I had a funny experience. Since the place was very dim light, when I went to the bathroom, I was shocked by the automatic toilet that could open its lid by itself. For a moment, I really thought there was a ghost or human inside. ROFL…..Other than that, the place was fabulous…

mochi..

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This was taken from google search — Village Yokocho, Lower East Side, New York.

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This next one was my last night in NY. So Mika, Josh and Kai took me to a nice italian restaurant… which I forgot the name… LOL

Little cute and adorable Kai!!…

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Kai never liked to be taken pictures by anyone else, except his parents. But I managed to take this good shot!! YEYYY….

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Kai had admirer instantly, as you can see.

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This two pics were taken by Mika. The restaurant has great outdoor details!

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Kai, taken by Mama Mika….

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Calamari appetizer. We all loved the dried leaves… SOOO MUCHH…

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Cheese balls.. forgot the real menu name.. hehehe..

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I loved that little jacket. It certainly made Kai more handsome…

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Mika and Josh…

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The restaurant table. It will be perfect for your date!

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Last night in San Francisco… Sushi with Mama Brenda

We were so happy to see this generous portion from Shimo Sushi (recommended by Aline.. Tx we really enjoyed it!) We were so full that we had trouble when we need to run to catch our bus… hahahhaa… Luckily we managed to catch it… The sashimi was the most generous portion I’ve ever eaten in my whole life with decent price too.

Mama Brenda and me..

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I stole these pics from Mama Brenda’s archive.. These are her lovely Korean children..

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Twin Peaks with Aline and Masa

On our last meeting, we had a great lunch at Hotei Japanese Restaurant, a relaxing stroll along Irving area. After that, we went to Twin Peaks. Believe or not, though I used to live in SF for some time, but that was my first time been there… So thanks to both of them, I could ‘cross out’ Twin Peaks from my need-to-go list.

Sweet couple Masa & Aline

Some favourite food

This is one of my favourite food! First time I tried cheese platter with meat and fig jam. I fell in love so much that I was so happy we have fig jam here in Jakarta. Unfortunately, cheese price are.. well a bit expensive.. But as usual, I forgot this lovely restaurant name in New York.. though I love the place so much. I also ate gnocchi with pesto! Hahhaa (I’m sure someone will laugh at the pesto sauce)

This is mustard that you eat with meats and bread

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And these are the cheese.. I remembered they were Gouda, Emmenthal, Brie.. The other two I forgot. Hahaha.. But they were so delicious.. I still want more!!

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I love this vio drink tropical colada.. They taste like they want to be— like ice cream. Perfect for  a hot weather in New York. Unfortunately, I could only found them in Gourmet Garage Supermarket New York. Nowhere else..!! Aahhh..

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MAOZ!!!!!! It’s  vegetarian falafel! I love it so much and still miss it until today. The belgian fries are great too!! Definitely a must try!! First tiem I think that carrot is delicious… Hahaha….

Visit their website for more info!

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My welcome food in NY, the famous Lombardi’s Pizza. Meatball toppings.. Ooh I want more….

Panya Bakeries!!! Love their melon pan, cappucino pan and cookies!!

Though I can’t provide you guys enough pic, but here are some links to another great food that I’ve tried during my trip Somehow,  whenever I ate, I enjoyed it too much that I forgot to take pictures.. LOL…

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San Fran’s cheesecake factory: a beautiful place with great desserts. Though my sis and I only order a slice  a cake, they still gave us a basket of bread.. Very nice, huh??

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San Fran’s Creperie ST. Germain: I always have a thing for crepes. And this crepes is the best of all. Because it’s  a healthy crepes!! Made of buckwheat, so you don’t have to worry bout your calorie and cholesterol.. I want more of these too…

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Jamba Juice: favourite drink of all time.. Peopla say don’t miss sumemr without your sunblock, I say don’t miss summer without JAMBA! Get the POWER size!!! LOL

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San Fran’s Osha Thai resto: Great ambiance with great food

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Other great San Fran’s food:

Thanh long Crab house: Great crab, Great garlic rice!

Tofu Village:  Authentic Korean dishes, love their beef soup!!

Chinatown’s Napoleon Egg tart: the best egg tart!!!!!!

Monterey clam chowder: Rich, creamy and addictive

and many more….

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So, whenever you come to these cities, you know what you’re looking for… See ya next time!!!