Second Helpings

a crunchy version? must. try.

Zengo
Washington, DC

arepas de puerco, with wonton tacos in the background

In my experience, fusion restaurants take two great cuisines and ruin it. Zengo impressed me, though.

(photo: Kevin H.)

Yesterday, I made mac ‘n cheese.
From scratch.
Yes, I baked it.
And yes, it had bread “crumbs” on top.
Be very jealous.

But alas, my camera’s battery was dead. So this picture is from the website I got the recipe from.

(photo: smitten kitchen)

Sushi Zo
Los Angeles, California

No one would suspect that a small sushi joint located in a strip mall on the Culver City/Rancho Park/Palms edge would serve what may be LA’s best sushi. You know that melt-in-your-mouth sensation you get with toro and salmon? Well, at Sushi Zo, EVERY SINGLE PIECE OF SASHIMI had that melty, heavenly goodness that makes you want to jump into the ocean and become a mermaid so that maybe you can have such deliciousness for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Thanks for picking up the tab, Dad.

(photo: Kevin Eats)

Delicious Japanese Food Item of the Day: Agedashi Tofu

Perfect for a winter day, slightly crunchy, slightly slimy, fully satisfying hot “fried” tofu. Topped with bonito flakes, scallions, and maybe even nameko mushrooms (if you’re lucky).

(Photo: PBase)

Popping Up Everywhere: Arancini
Italian deep-fried risotto balls

jojochao:

arancini

Delicious Japanese food item of the day: Okonomiyaki

Heftier than the Korean pajeon, more savory than the American pancake, and more exciting than the French crepe, okonomiyaki is filled with cabbage, scallions, meat, whatever ingredients you have on hand.

Too bad you won’t find it ANYWHERE in Boston, such a useless town.

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