Momiji - First Time Experience

Tonight we were going for sushi, then to someone's bday gala.

As with all Fridays, was thinking what to eat... and of course, it invariably goes back to Japanese food. hahaha. So this time, we (or I) would try this new place called Momiji in Cap Hill.

So making a reservation, it was a weird one where the person actually said that we could book it for 7:15, but then we had to leave by 8:30 since the table would be then used by another group. So thinking there'd be at least 1 hr and 15 min, and we are suppose to go the bday thing at 9:00, it would fit perfectly. So I agreed.

Getting to the place 5 minutes early, ended up having to wait 15 minutes before being seated. Then after seating down, the hostess actually walked up to remind us that we had to leave at 8:30. So then I asked if we'd get an extra 10 minutes because they were late seating us, and she went 'no'. And goes on to this whole spheel about how we had an agreement, and basically said that if we ordered, the kitchen would be able to bring out the food in time. All in a very rude way. So calm Mson goes... ok. Sure. I will like to see them serve an omakase in 1 hour ... wuhahaha... and goes on to order the usual.

Lil genius arrives right after this interlude, and lil genius's gf informs him of what is about to transpire. Then looking through the menu, lil genius liked the omakase menu, and decides to order one too... lol. This makes lil genius's gf gets anxious for the 8:30 time where she is expecting confrontation. As the perfect gentlemen, I tell her that if the hostess comes up to bug us, she should just go to the restroom so I can put on the reasonable customer Mson mode :P.

As expected though, the server actually isn't rushing at all (I don't think she knows of this), and casually takes our order at 7:45ish). And at 8:30, nothing happened (and we were still on the 2nd course). It wasn't until after 9:30ish, another few bottles of sake later, that we then headed out. No confrontation, no nothing, hostess was just dumb...

Anyhow, the food was pretty interesting, though I have to say that Mashiko is still hands down the best omakase (price vs. uniqueness vs. taste) out of all the omakases that I have tried thus far.

Hot Pot.. Mmmmm...

Craving hot pot. Randomly found someone to go with. Sweet!

If only there were more of these times in Stown... then things will be great!

On another note, this hot pot very $$$. But pretty nice atmosphere and the company I am with always makes it that much funner.

Working Out Paying Off?

Two games - first game medicore... then... .. .

Second game, 3 goals and 1 assist... another half the team's offense outing :)

Blue Martini

Clubbing - A new club opened, a friend of a friend came for a visit. So off we go to random place for a little night outing. Conveniently located near poshy mall, it was a pretty close drive.

First time in awhile I've gone clubbing. I have to say, I feel a bit old going.

Night ended pretty early though. I guess it was healthy though. Was fun while it lasted.

Scotch and Whiskey Night

4 years in the making, the night finally comes where the fabled scotch and whiskey night happens.

The idea: Every one brings one bottle of scotch, then we try them all!

(Pretty good turnout... and yes - I did end up trying them all... wuhahaha)
And yup, the kilted Scotsman showed up too. Air fedexed (the kilt) just in time!

Sooo many scotches... Mmmm... I was I could keep them all :)

Next night: miracle berries... .. .

And so it arrives

4 years in the making... the mixers arrive... :)

The 3 bottles on the right, total cost: $188.11... not too bad at all (that's 4L+ of alcohol).

Mashiko Night!

After not hearing for a few months, I find out that yet another friend I have met here is about to leave. Sucks, but so needing dinner, we go grab some food... at Mashiko :)

Another omakase night... Mmmm... Haven't had it in a while.

Dish 1: Clams and Raw Oysters and Dish 2: Spearfish in some sauce

Dish 3: Abalone - Body, Intestines and All

Dish 4: Salmon Tartar and Dish 5: Seared Ahi Tuna

Dish 5: Tako Salad (I liked this one)

Dish 6: Some oyster thing (I honestly don't remember what this one was)

Dish 7: Sushi (Tuna Toro, Albacore Toro, 1 Sockeye Salmon, mystery fish that I forgot the name of)

Dish 8: Monkfish Liver

Dish 9: Fried Fish of Some Sort

Dish 10: Daiko Chicken Broth and Dish 11: Creme Brulee

Hattrick and 3 Assists... Half the Team's Offense

So the working out is paying off -

Today, even with a slightly injured left ankle still, I finally broke my drought.

We won 12-0. One could argue we weren't playing that great a team. But the highlight was I scored 3, and assisted 3!

In the Fifa scoring system, I would have a rating of 9.5+ :)

Blowfish Fin Sake... Mmmm..

Tried for the first time sake with a blowfish fin inside it.  Very unique taste.  A bit fishy, but really yummy.

The lady was really nice and pretty talkative.  Very interested in her spheel :P.

The cool thing is this place is right near my place too!

First Day of Weights.. in 6 years

12 exercises
Total 23348lb of weights lifted, Reps 336
(Abdominal, Back, Chest, Legs, Shoulder, Triceps)

Sounds like a huge number... but it's really not.

Onwards to healthiness... and wellness