gen on December 29th, 2011

 kappo-nara-sushi-dinner

I usually don’t venture to Newport News, but since a dear friend moved there I found myself in unfamiliar territory when I visited her a few months ago.  Using my trust UrbanSpoon phone app, we found a sushi restaurant, Kappo Nara Seafood & Sushi, that had a 89% approval rating….

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gen on September 5th, 2011

ramen

I’ve grown up watching anime (which is Japanese animation/cartoons, if you didn’t already know).  Years ago, my cousin Mike introduced me to a anime series called “Naruto“.  At that time it was only in Japan, but since has landed states’ side.

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gen on April 20th, 2011

Wickers_steamed_oysters

I’ve lived in Hampton Roads for over 20 years, and I still get surprised when I stumble upon a new great restaurant.  Thanks to my favorite mobile app (thanks Urbanspoon!), I can explore the area with a set of new eyes.

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gen on April 10th, 2011

Royal_Thai-stuffed_wontons_satay

My mom and I went to Royal Thai Cuisine on, what I like to call, a “mom date”.  She had a $25 gift certificate so we thought we would give it a try.

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gen on February 23rd, 2011

aloha_kalbi_platter

It doesn’t get much better than this!  Aloha Hawaiian BBQ offers delicious authentic Hawaiian and Thai cuisine.  Most of the dishes are priced less than $8, so it’s a great bargain if you’re looking for something new.  Don’t be fooled by it’s humble exterior (I think it used to be a Chinese fast food restaurant), true yummy-ness awaits inside!

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