Okay, so I just got back from a trip to Japan and I went to the restaurant that inspired Sia La Luce and I just need to share my experience (and photos) with everyone!!!
First of all, look at their Joe shrine! It's right on the bar and always on display! Also glad they added a Cherry. Can't have a shrine to Joe without him!
And the second our waitress saw my sk8 phone straps, she pointed them out and said we could get some photos after our meal. I assumed she meant I could snap a few, but then she let us go up to the bar and started positioning us. Even the cook joined in! They were both so nice about it and found my excitement really endearing (the waitress even snapped a picture of me to keep for the restaurant). I censored these for posting online, but you can be 100% certain I'll be showing them off to all my friends!
Then, our waitress brought out a Sk8 art book to show us our table was right next to the outlet where Carla was charged! (Lol, look at my mini-Carla go!)
And this one wasn't pointed out to me, but apparently I'm gay enough that I recognized the picture. And I was right! Look! It's the same one!!!!
So yeah, overall it was a really great experience! The food was great, the staff were super friendly (even if they didn't speak much English and my Japanese is also pretty limited). I'm so glad my friend and I decided to do this (and grateful she went along with it since she hasn't seen Sk8 yet). We did a ton of really incredible things in Japan, but this had to be the one with the potential for the most awkward moments, but it ended up just being a really fun and wholesome time. 100% recommend going to Cucina Italiana Tamanaha if you're going to Okinawa. As long as you're respectful and actually eat a meal there, I think other fans will also have a really great time!
Lunch today here in Amare La Cucina Tagaytay Highlands with the Family.
Alvin's Pizza
Homemade sauce of basil topped with bacon, mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, herbs and Parmigiano Reggiano
Ala Carbonara
Freshly cooked noodles fused with cream and egg topped with Parmigiano Reggiano, bacon, and chopped parsley
Meaty 3 Cheese Pasta
Slow-cooked Ragu Bolognese sauce fused with penne noodles topped with parsley, mozzarella, cheddar and Parmigiano Reggiano
Amore La Cucina is a culinary sanctuary where the magic of pizza, pasta, salads, and entrees converge in a symphony of flavors that enrapture the senses.
Their pizzas are a testament to the artistry of Italian cuisine, with handcrafted dough, premium toppings, and a kiss of flame that transforms each pie into a masterpiece of crispy, melty perfection.
The pasta dishes are a revelation of comfort and sophistication, where velvety sauces cling to perfectly cooked noodles, whispering tales of love and tradition with every twirl of your fork."