Trying the newly open Tanaka Saimin—progeny of Boulevard Saimin—I sampled an old favorite, fried saimin. Was ono.

Sampled the first of the season's matsutake during a Gochiso dinner hosted by Marukai at Zenshu restaurant.

Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto signs an autograph for Barbara Kimoto at the Mangoes at the Moana "Mango Throwdown."

Ate at the Soul Patrol lunch wagon. The sign says it all.

12.30.09

Turkey is cheap after the holidays.