Questing for great eats during weird times…
James Sugishita is a beast.
Bento: Tekkadon with Kyoto maguro (chutoro), binchotan-grilled nodoguro, aji bozushi, okra ohitashi with hamo (daggertooth conger eel), grilled kinpira (lotus root), simmered shiitake mushrooms, ume ninjin (carrots simmered in umeboshi dashi), atsuyaki tamagoyaki (kasutera-style omelette cake)… Absolutely worth it.
Chirashi: Hon-maguro, binchotan-seared nodoguro, ni-anago (simmered sea eel), aji (horse mackerel), ikura, kuruma ebi, simmered shiitake mushrooms, atsuyaki tamagoyaki… Lots of really scrumptious bites in this giant box.
Kiriko 12-piece nigiri omakase set is always welcome.
Fogo de Chao (Beverly Hills) does take-out now. And it’s really nice. For those who still hanker for dining al fresco, a portion of their valet parking has been converted into a large outdoor table section.
Eyes on the prize: I am here for the Picanha, right off the skewer. They sell it by the pound to-go these days. Outstanding! (Not pictured: If you ask nicely, you can also purchase the yummy Fogo de Chao signature papaya mousse to eat at home, with a shot of crème de cassis, no less.)
Quick office lunch #1: Popeye’s chicken sandwich…
Quick office lunch #2: In-N-Out…
Providence is offering their in-house king salmon schmear and seeded brioche. It makes for a choice breakfast the morning after their lavish En Voyage dinners.
Iki Ramen (Koreatown): Uni gohan with ikura, hotate with yuzu truffle, nori… A small portion, yet intense, almost risotto-like, and completely addictive.
Peach donut season is in full swing at The Donut Man (Downtown, at Grand Central Market)!!!
No Lord Mouldemort here…
Tiger tails…
Mariscos Jalisco (Mid-City): Dos tacos de camaron, a mixta and an ice-cold apple cider to enjoy while waiting in the sun for my order… Everything hits the spot.
Sweets by Jenny Lee: Pineapple upside-down cake… This was a special order for delivery. It’s got cake socarrat - and that is exactly what I was looking for.
Neat, because 2020.
