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RA Sushi I love sushi. Whether it's sushi at a place like Urasawa or the all you can eat sushi variety , I'll probably eat it. Though, with that said, I would probably steer away from the latter option now. Back when I was an undergrad at UC Davis, my buddies and I loved dining at the ever popular (popular in Davis at least) Fuji's all you can eat sushi buffet. Hey, at $8 for lunch (circa 2000) it was a steal. Now at $15, not so much. Those days are history, as sushi dining for me has become an enjoyment, not a gluttonous feast. For the most part, I prefer traditional nigiri sushi and sashimi from the freshest fishes around the world. However, there are those times when I would want to just eat a spider roll and drink some sake bombs, and this is where RA Sushi comes in. I was recently invited to try RA Sushi's new menu. Edamame You really can't go wrong with a bowl of edamame. Ginger Blossom - Hendrick's Gin, St. Germain, muddled strawberry, pink grapefruit ...

Rivera Backlogs, queues, however you refer it, I have a backlog problem for my blog. Thankfully, with good pictures and occasional note taking, it has allowed me remember most of my meals. As I was going through my old food pictures, I came across my dinner at Rivera back on Thanksgiving of 2009. With Chef John Rivera Sedlar as one of the chefs on tonight's season premier of Top Chef Masters season 3, I figured it's as good time as any to post this. Since this dinner was almost a year and half ago, I'll go with the ever popular picture post. piquillo relleno - Stuffed spanish pepper, chorizo, gruyere, jerez, avocado oil caballito de sopas dobles - Two latin soups, different flavors, different temperatures Usually two soups are served, but on this particular night, the soup that was brought out was the butternut squash. I would have to say, it was fantastic! tortillas florales - Housemade Nixtimal Tortillas, "Indian Butter" This is one of the must order items at Ri...