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Course (All You Can Drink)Total: JPY 14,000Located a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station and a 7-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station, this Japanese restaurant was the venue for a private reservation I attended.The menu and prices are listed on a blackboard, but the offerings are primarily in a course format.Starting with "Eggplant with Sesame Vinegar," the meal consisted of 14 small dishes plus 2 desserts. Each dish was simple yet highlighted the ingredients beautifully, and everything was delicious.Before the desserts, we enjoyed homemade "Zaru Udon" with a strong and supple texture. The previous dish, "Genovese Cold Soba," was fantastic, but this was equally delightful.The alcohol included 6 drinks, all for a total of JPY 14,000. I was once again impressed by the incredible value.It was a great meal.Course Menu:◯ Eggplant with Sesame Vinegar ◯ Sea Cucumber in Vinegar ◯ Simmered Octopus ◯ Sardines with Sansho Oil ◯ Horse Mackerel with New Onion ◯ Seared Bonito with Salt ◯ Bonito Namero Roll ◯ Steamed Chawanmushi with White Clam ◯ Karasumi Mochi ◯ Corn Spring Rolls ◯ Fried Chicken Wings ◯ Sesame Tofu with Bekkou Sauce ◯ Hamo Sushi ◯ Zaru Udon ◯ Melon Gelato ◯ Brown Sugar and Hojicha Gelato Less

When does a food trend evolve into a local fixture?

It dawned on me that this has happened with bagels in New Orleans during a recent trip to New York City.

For once, in the American heartland of bagels, I felt no need to have one. I knew my cravings were well handled back home in New Orleans, and that’s new.

Bagels have been booming from coast to coast, often driven by large brands expanding. But in New Orleans, it’s been a largely homegrown ascent as people who yearned for a proper bagel set out to fill a void.

Today, New Orleans has its own artisan bagels and grocery store bagels, bagels at the farmers market and on campus, late-night bagels and hangover helpers, bagels for the parade route and platters for holidays and house guests.

There is enough range to cement loyalties and fuel arguments, a sure sign that something is part of the conversation and not just a blip.

Link in my bio has the full story, a romp through today’s bagel scene around town.

Here are a few photo highlights, including

@flourmoonbagels (who’s on Team Pumpernickel?)

@shugsbagels , with the bodega BEC perfected , and check that Rueben too (and open til 2 am!)

@bayoubagelcompany , making local bagels a grocery store find

@humblebagel , doing it on Freret for a dozen years now

@leosbread , with its farmers market stand at all three @crescentcityfarmersmkt

Much and many more in the full story via the link in my bio

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Today, I got to cross two things off my bucket list. Meeting one of my favorite Yankees of all time, Mariano Rivera, and finally making it to @rokstarchicken.

Mariano was there celebrating the launch of his new hot sauce, @mosheatsauces, and getting the chance to meet someone I grew up watching was a pretty special moment.

I’ve also been wanting to try Rokstar Chicken for a while now, so it was the perfect opportunity to finally stop in. If you’re a fan of Korean fried chicken, this is some of the best in the city and their sides are just as amazing.

If you haven’t been yet, I definitely recommend you checking it out! Swipe through for a look at my visit.

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Meet Blazey 👋🔥 Philly’s newest mascot and the face of @blazerzfoodjoint.

I’m proud to have worked with @stereoflavorsmedia and @blazerzfoodjoint to bring Blazey to life and introduce him to the world. You’ll be seeing a lot more of him around Philly soon 👀

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Located on the second floor of a mixed-use building near Tsukiji Station, this counter-style kaiseki restaurant starts serving at 6 PM on Sundays. Among the eight guests, there was one woman from Taiwan. The owner and two staff members have been running the place for three years, and everything from the interior to the hot pot and grill is sparkling clean and looks brand new. The dishes are slightly on the sweeter side, but each one is genuinely delicious and appealing to a wide range of tastes. Less

🇯🇵 Sushi Obana 🇯🇵
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1️⃣ Reservations are fiercely limited
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Priority goes to past customers. New guests typically need to tag along or to book via Pocket Concierge when there’s a last minute cancellation. Seats are currently filling through March 2027, so plan far ahead (or get invited by a regular).
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2️⃣ Expect a masterclass in maguro
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Chef Obana San was one of the original minds behind the legendary Sushi Tokami. Thanks to his deep ties with Toyosu’s elite tuna specialist Yamayuki, the omakase regularly features 5–6 different cuts of exceptional maguro — from rare senaka to meaty kamatoro — each prepared with precision.
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3️⃣ Always ask about extra neta
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The set course is already outstanding, but Obana San loves to surprise guests who inquire. Auction-grade uni and rare small-batch aka-uni caught by specialist fishermen often appear as special add-ons — pure joy for true sushi lovers.
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Warm hospitality from the chef and his wife, impeccable shari, and ingredients that rival Tokyo’s top tables make the journey more than worth it.
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1️⃣ 預約極度困難
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優先權給舊客。新客通常需由常客帶路，或透過 Pocket Concierge 搶最後一刻取消的空位。目前已排到2027年3月，請提早規劃（或找常客幫忙）。
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2️⃣鮪魚的大師級饗宴
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尾花大將曾是傳奇名店「鮨とかみ」的創始核心人物之一。憑藉與豐洲頂級鮪魚仲卸「やま幸」的深厚關係，套餐中經常出現5至6種不同部位的極品本鮪——從稀有的背中到肉感十足的魚鮫拖羅，每貫都精準呈現。
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3️⃣一定要詢問額外ネタ
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套餐本身已極出色，但尾花先生最愛給主動詢問的客人驚喜。拍賣等級的雲丹，以及漁夫直送的稀有小批量赤雲丹，常以特別加點現身——真正壽司愛好者的絕對喜悅。
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大將與女將的溫暖款待、完美的赤酢飯，以及媲美東京頂尖店的食材，讓這趟旅程絕對值得。
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🏢: 5-1 Otemachi, Tatebayashi, Gunma
⚖️: 35,000 yen
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【Salaam Curry】
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群馬・伊勢崎のロードサイドに、異国の空気をまとって現れる一軒家カレー店『Salaam Curry』。2021年1月のオープン以来、地元のみならず県外のカレーフリークたちまで惹きつける人気店だ。店名の“Salaam”は、平和や安らぎを意味する挨拶の言葉。

工場文化とともに多国籍なコミュニティを育んできた伊勢崎という街には、昔から南アジアや中東の食文化が自然と根付いている。その土地柄を背景に、ハラール対応を徹底しながら、インド出身シェフによる本格的なスパイス料理を、誰でも親しみやすい形へ落とし込んでいる。エキゾチックな内装や広々した空間も含めて、“食事”だけではなく“異文化体験”まで提供しようという意志が見えてくる。

いただいたのは「サラームセット」。選んだカレーは「バターチキン」と「チキンハイデラ」、さらに単品で「カシミールカレー」を追加。

まず「バターチキン」。トマトの酸味と生クリームのコクを軸にした王道スタイルだが、重たさよりも滑らかさを意識した仕上がり。甘さを前面に押し出しすぎず、スパイスの香りをちゃんと残しているのが好印象だ。焼きたての「ナン」を浸せば、バターの香りと小麦の甘みが重なり、安心感のある美味しさへ着地する。

対して「チキンハイデラ」は、ぐっとスパイス感を強めた一皿。ココナッツの丸みを感じさせながら、後半にじわっと辛味が伸びてくる。濃厚なのに後味は重すぎず、鶏肉の旨味もしっかり。汗をかきながら食べ進めたくなるタイプのカレーだ。

そして単品で頼んだ「カシミールカレー」。これがかなり印象的。黒に近い深褐色のルーは、見た目からして只者ではない。スパイスの焙煎感、玉葱の甘み、舌に積み重なる辛味。その全部が混ざり合いながら、単なる激辛では終わらせない奥行きを作っている。刺激で押すというより、香りで食わせるタイプ。

「ナン」は表面が香ばしく、中はもっちり。甘さに寄せすぎないので、カレーの輪郭をきちんと受け止める。セットの「シシカバブ」や「タンドリーチキン」もスパイスの香りが心地よく、サラダやサフランライスまで含めて、最後まで食べ疲れしない構成だ。

本格的なスパイス感を持ちながら、日本の日常へ自然に溶け込ませる『Salaam Curry』。異国感と親しみやすさ、その両立こそがこの店の魅力だ。伊勢崎という多文化の街だからこそ生まれた空気感まで含めて、味わう価値のある一軒。ご馳走様でした。
#SalaamCurry #群馬 Less