#ramen places miami

[rosyredlipstick]

i was so excited for my vacation to hang with my family and eat good food and get a tan but also to get some novel writing done and just really take the time where i can really focus in on what matters and get my first draft together and yeah instead i started a new fic

[clearlydiamondz]

Nesting

(Y/N) is at the point in her pregnancy where she is now nesting. Erik is confused, but he's going with the flow.

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Erik sat at his desk, playing with some of his friends streaming the new Call of Duty game. Being a successful streamer with millions of fans, he now had a life where he could live comfortably and still do what he loved, which was playing games.

Being a gamer is actually how he met the love of his life, (Y/N). Meeting on a discord back in high school, the two of them hit it off. There was only one thing that prevented them from being physically together. He lived in Oakland, and she lived in Miami. Her parents thought she was silly to find love over the internet, calling it a weird phase while his friends thought she was made up.

That was until she surprised him at his high school graduation. Saving for months, working as a moderator and at Chick-fil-A, she was able to save enough money to meet him. With the supervision of her parents of course.

Now here they are, 10 years later married and expecting twins. Two boys and she was over the moon about it. If they were over the moon, Erik was over the planet Jupiter. All of the outfits, baby supplies, and decorations were bought on Erik's behalf. Every time he walked into a store, he always walked out with something for the babies.

She could show him something that she thought was cute for their nursery and within days, it was ordered.

He was always clingy with her, and she loved it. Ever since she was pregnant, it was like he was at her side every second of the day. They were lucky enough to be streamers so they could have that time together, but boy he was obsessed.

His camera roll was filled with pictures of her, showing the journey from when she first found out she was pregnant to the development of the baby bump.

"Damn, why are you so bad, move!" he yelled into the headset.

"Nigga fuck you!" Quan yelled back into the mike making everyone bust out laughing.

"Awe you mad." Chelsea teased him. Eventually, they ended up winning, as they sat on the loading screen talking shit with each other.

That's when Erik heard a bang in the room next door, which just so happened to be the twins' nursery.

"Hold on y'all." he stepped away from his gaming set, walking in to see the baby clothes everywhere and his wife in the middle of the room folding them and placing them in the drawers.

"Mama, what are you doing?" he asked her. She turned to look at him with a pout.

"Baby there is so much to do and we only have a week left until they are due and I can't even-" she was crying at this point, Erik realizing that it was probably her hormones.

"Shh, it's okay. You know I'll help you with anything you need. The doctor wants you to not be on your feet as much." Erik was a little confused by the sudden rush to want to do stuff. Just last night she was in the middle of the kitchen reorganizing the kitchen drawers and the cupboards making room for the twins' bottles. She literally took everything apart.

Or how she decided to wash every piece of clothing and blanket for the babies, even though everything was brand new.

What he said made her cry even harder. "I appreciate you so much baby, y-you are just so good to us and-" she cut herself up hiccuping.

"Here about you go sit in the living room, play a movie and I'll order you some of the spicy ramen you like from the restaurant downtown," he told her helping her stand up.

"Ooh yes. You know the spicy foods can induce labor," she said matter-of-factly. He chuckled at the random fact before saying,

"Once I'm done for the stream tonight, I'll organize their room for you. I don't want you putting any unnecessary stress on yourself." he told her, she pouted before saying,

"You'd really do that?" she whispered as her eyes started to water again.

"Yes, now go relax. I'ma place the order now okay?" he kissed her on the forehead, then on the lips, then on her stomach. He watched his wife walk, well more like waddle, out of the room to make herself comfortable downstairs in the living room. He came back to the station, not before ordering him and his wife some ramen.

"Alright y'all, I'm back. (Y/N) needed help with something." he said getting his player ready for the next round.

"How yo ole woman doin? She should be about ready to pop any moment now right?" Damien, one of his other close friends said.

"Yeah, next week will be the due date," Erik said with a smile. The chat was filled with congratulations from his supporters.

"Awe. Look at you all gushy and shit. Can't believe Stevens gonna be a daddy." Quan teased him as he rolled his eyes laughing. He was about to say something but he heard his wife scream out for him.

"E!" she yelled.

"Hold that thought y'all." he got up and ran downstairs to see his wife downstairs with four big boxes.

"Can you move two to the living room and the other two upstairs for me baby? I'ma get their swings set up. " she said sitting there with a smile on her face.

"What are these?" he asked looking at the boxes.

"The swings," she said still smiling.

"So you bought four of them?" he asked her as she sighed.

"No, two of them we got free with the sponsorship. The other two I did buy so we can have a setup and downstairs. Because apparently, the only bad review is that they are really heavy." she said matter-of-factly. "I'm kinda hungry can we order something?" she said rubbing her stomach.

Pregnancy brain.

"Mama, I told you I was ordering some of the ramen." she looked at him confused before realizing.

"Ugh, I forgot. I'm so slow," she said, face palming herself. "I keep forgetting stuff," she said, her eyes watering.

"No no no, it's okay baby. I know you don't mean to, I'll remember everything for you. Even if it's your social security number." he joked making her laugh.

"Please, I remember my social security number. 832-21-" she paused forgetting the last four. "Oh my god, I can't even remember my last four digits." she panicked. Erik cussed himself knowing he just made it worse. "I can't even remember my social security number. How am I expected to take care of two babies!"

"It's 9382. Don't worry my love. You will be okay, I promise." he grabbed her by the face, kissing her lips as she sighed. "I want you to relax, I'll take care of everything. I promise." he whispered. She nodded before waddling into the living room. After taking two of the boxes upstairs, he came back.

"Sorry, (Y/N) needed me again." he sighed. "For a pregnant lady, this girl is a freaking busybody. She is supposed to be on bed rest." he stated.

"Where is she going?" Chelsea asked.

"It's not where she's going. It's what she's doing. She can't sit down for the sake of her. I woke up last night to her re-organizing the twin's closet. For the third time. It was like two in the morning." he stated.

"That's wild." Damien chuckled.

"Huh," Chelsea said, coming to the realization of something. "What else?"

"She reorganized the cabinets in the kitchen, washed all of the baby stuff even though it's new, and been on a cleaning frenzy for like three days straight," he said.

"You sure she ain't got OCD?" Quan chuckled.

"She doesn't. Actually she's pretty messy but for the last week, it's like she needs everything to be cleaned." Erik replied.

"Erik, it sounds like she's nesting." Chelsea chuckled.

"The hell is that? She ain't no pigeon." Quan replied, making Erik chuckle.

"No you fucking dumbass." Chelsea rolled her eyes. "It's a natural instinct for mothers to want to get their home ready for the baby. It happens with humans and animals. That's why it is called nesting."

"I ain't gonna lie, that's kinda adorable," Damien stated.

Erik's interest peaked, he minimized the game window and opened Google to look at it. "Alright chat, let's learn some new shit," he said clicking the first link.

"So it says that they have an overwhelming desire to organize, clean, and prep for the baby's arrival. That makes a lot of sense." he chuckled.

"Yeah, it's a natural instinct. It's like an itch, she won't be able to stop until the twins are here." Chelsea told him. "It makes sense because she's due next week. When my sister was nesting, my mama told me that it was a sign that babies were about to come. So she might be going into labor within a couple of days. Just gotta roll with it man" Chelsea chuckled.

After the stream was done, he found himself downstairs, seeing her prepping the swings before looking at him.

"Oh, I was just getting the stuff prepared for you. I know-"

"It's okay. I know you can't help but get your hands dirty." he chuckled kissing her on the cheek. She looked at him confused.

"What's with the change of heart?" she asked in confusion.

"You're nesting." he expected her to know what it was, but the look still stayed on her face.

"I'm not a freaking bald eagle, the hell is nesting?" she asked as he chuckled.

"You have this urge to clean up, organize, do a bunch of stuff hands-on. It's called nesting. A sign that Thing 1 and Thing 2 are coming." he said rubbing her stomach. She thought about it.

"Makes sense. I have had this urge to reorganize the pantry also.."

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[doulayogimama]

My birthday ended up being exactly what I needed/wanted. ✨

Just a quiet day with my two favorite people. A walk to my favorite coffee place by myself. I took S to the park while K did his Sunday class. We all went to get our favorite smoothies, then the beach, then the pool. I took a nap with S while Kevin edited his book.

We took showers and went to dinner at this cute little ramen place. As a Miami native, I couldn’t believe that I’ve never seen Plantain “sashimi” + guava water on a menu before. Both DELICIOUS.

A troubadour was singing to the restaurant (lots of them come through and play for tips) but this one guy seranaded Sky and made up a song on the spot about her big brown eyes, it was so sweet 🥹

Made Sky some pesto pasta when we got back to our room because she wasn’t big on the food. Went to bed cuddling my two loves. I truly couldn’t have asked for a nicer day 🫶🏽✨

[formlessvoidbeast]

List of Lupin III Part 2 Episodes (that I liked enough to make my partner watch them)

Part 2 of Lupin III has Many Episodes, but overall I found it fun and charming (in a dated kind of way). Please be aware that this is a very old show, and there are still instances of racism/sexism/etc in these episodes (though the worst have not made this list).

I have decided to share the whole list of episodes I noted down to make Partner watch with me as I have been devouring the show entire, much like a snek, but I have also bolded a couple of my Extra Favorite ones.

I cannot speak to the quality of the dub versions, as I have only watched with Japanese audio and English subtitles. I don't think Part 2 is a bad place to start if you want to get into Lupin. It is a very silly show full of shenanigans, which has been bringing me a great deal of joy over the winter.

11 - "A Gift for the President" / "The Sleight Before Christmas" 12 - "The Great Chase in San Francisco" / "I Left My Mind in San Francisco" 20 - "Goemon's Revenge" / "The Last Mastery" 25 - "A Rose and a Pistol" / "Shot Through the Heart" 32 - "Lupin Dies Twice" / "Lupin the Interred" 41 - "Search for the Treasure of Princess Kaguya" / "Heroes and Vixens" 44 - "The Vanished Special Armored Truck" / "Lion, Cheatin' and Stealin'" 48 - "Lupin Laughs at the Alarm Bell" / "Vault Assault" 57 - "Computer or Lupin?" / "Alter-Ego Maniac" 58 - "The Face of Goodbye at the National Border" / "Gettin' Jigen with It" 61 - "The Flying Zantetsuken" / "The Yam Is Mightier Than the Sword" 66 - Order: Shoot to Kill!!" / "Beauty and the Deceased" 72 - A Skateboard Murder Mystery" / "You're Sapphired!" 79 - "The Lupin Funeral March" / "Baton Death March" 80 - "The Last Gift in Prison is Cup Ramen" / "Everybody Loves Ramen" 81 - "Fujiko, Men Are a Sorry Lot!" / "Fujiko, Men Are a Sorry Lot!" 82 - "Rescuing Pops" / "Hostage Rescue Operation: Daddio" 84 - "Leave the Revenge to Lupin" / "Leave the Revenge to Lupin" 98 - "The Day Pops Was Gone" / "The Day Without Daddio" 99 - "The Scattered Magnum" / "Fighting Jigen" 102 - "Lupin, Do You Like Chanel?" / "Lupin, Do You Like Chanel?" 110 - "Fujiko's Candid Photo" / "Sharp Shot! This is Fujiko" 112 - "Goemon's Close Call" / "Danger! Goemon" 116 - "When's the 108th Bell?" / "Has the Bells Rung 108 Times?" 129 - "In Jigen, I Saw the Gentleness of a Man's Soul" / "The Kindness Of Jigen is Seen" 134 - "The Climactic Lupin Arrest Operation" / "The Surrounded Summit Strategy" 137 - "The Magnificent Team-Play Operation" / "Team Work" 142 - "The Big Favorite Disappeared at the Grand Race" / "The Disappearing Favourite" 143 - "The Miami Bank Raid Anniversary" / "The Miami Bank" 145 - "Wings of Death - Albatross" / "Albatross: Wings of Death" 148 - "The Target Is 555 Meters" / "The Target is Five Hundred and Fifty Five Meters Away"

If you only watch one episode of Part 2 -- make it 145/Wings of Death- Albatross, but if you are going to watch more than one episode for the love of the gods don't watch that one first it will set your standards much too high for the rest of the show.

edit to add: a number of these episodes after 98 can be found on youtube! And in fact youtube has much better subtitling on their subbed episodes than crunchyroll, so I recommend watching them there instead if possible.

[nothing-but-paisley]

Nine People I'd Like To Get To Know Better

Tagged by @littleshopofflorrors and @ladyvampir3 -- thank you! 🖤

Last Song: Concierto de Aranjuez from Sketches of Spain by Miles Davis. I like jazz when it gets chilly outside :)

Favorite Color: I love reds and oranges and deep greens

Currently Watching: Season 4 of Sex Education. Highly recommended for fans of milfy Gillian Anderson and sensitive explorations of identity and sexuality. Ncuti Gatwa is very fun in it as well!

Last Movie/Show: A documentary about the Chernobyl disaster. The HBO series actually left out a lot of stuff like the fact that the government refused to cancel the Kyiv May Day parade shortly after the blast and everyone was just out in the street breathing nuclear fallout until they tasted metal 😬😬

Spicy/Savory/Sweet: Spicy/savory all the way! Just tried a new ramen place last night and I WILL be back

Last Thing You Googled: universities in Miami where Night Island-era Armand could be enrolled in night classes for a fic I'm writing

Thanks for tagging me!

[shop-korea]

Filipino Knife Defense is Deadly!!

I WOULD - LIKE - 2 - TESTIFY - THIS - IS

THE - CALIBRE - OF - MANILA - POLICE

OUR - MEN - FATHERS - OF - KIDS AND

FINE - AND - LOVING - LOYAL - TRULY

FAITHFUL AND - DEVOTED HUSBANDS

UNLIKE - KOREAN - SPOUSES - VERY

UNFAITHFUL - VARIOUS - AGES THEY

FOOL - AROUND - ALL - THE - WAY - 4

WIFEY - WRINKLED - PRUNE - BAG

THOUGH - VERY - RICH - WHY - HE

MARRIED - HER - SAD - KOREAN

MARRIAGES - AND - VERY - OLD

AGE - 2 - MARRY - IN - KOREA KR

JOANA - CITY - OF - MIAMI - HAS NOT

RETURNED - MY - PURSE - WALKING

STICKS - BEEF - RAMEN - NOODLES

AND - THIEVES - I - HAVE - 2 - PAY - 4

01 OCT 2024 - WHEN - MY - LEASE IS

DUE - WOW - JUST - 1 DAY - WAS YES

PAID - BY - CITY - OF - MIAMI - TAXES

JESUS - IS - LORD

MIAMI - POLICE - SUPPORTS - NO 1 TO

THEM - CAMILLUS HOUSE

THEY’RE - THE - MIAMI - FREE - TOILET

5 MIN - ONLY - 4 - PREGNANT - 4 - YES

BLEEDING - FEMALES - BECAUSE - AS

AMERICANS - THEY - BLEED - LIKE - A

BROKEN - FAUCET - TRICKLES - ONLY

SHELTERS - ONLY - HAVE - PANTY

LINERS - AS - THEIR - BLEEDING 2

WHY - AMERICANS - ARE - VERY - HARSH

WITH - THEIR - BODIES - ATHLETES HAVE

AS - ACTIVE - IN - LOVEMAKING - THEY’VE

ALREADY - HAD - 235 BABIES - ALREADY

DEAD - FR - SPORTS - EVERYTHING YES

THEY - DO - IN - ASSUMPTION - CONVENT

SAN LORENZO - MAKATI - WE WERE NOT

ALLOWED - 2 - EXERCISE - DURING

BLOODFLOW - THE - ONLY - KNOWN

PRIVATE - SCHOOL - UNIFORMED - THAT

DOES - THAT - SO - HERE

CAMILLUS HOUSE - VAN - THEY - TRULY

DISTRIBUTED - BY - ORDER - OF - TRUE

MIAMI - POLICE - DEPAKOTE - MEDS AS

THE - HOMELESS - GET - THERE - AS

BOTH - PLUNDER - MEDICAID - YOUNGER

MEDICAIRE - 65 AND OLDER - AS - TRUTH

DEPAKOTE - IS - OVER - $6,000 - EA MON

VIOLENT - ONE - GIVES - VIOLENCE AND

WHAT - PSYCHIATRY - WANTS - IN - USA

MUSICAL - ‘JECKLE - AND - HYDE’ - YES

THEY - WANT - OBEDIENCE - SO - THEY

ARE - GOING - ALL - THE - WAY - TRUE

AS - MARRIED - PSYCHIATRISTS - WITH

18 AND OLDER - CLIENTS - MARRIED - 2

OR - NOT THUS DEPAKOTE - PRODUCES

DEATH - AND - VIOLENT - DISOBEDIENCE

NOSE - BLEED - HEADACHES - MIGRAINE

MARRIED - MAN - PSYCHIATRIST - LOW

GPA - GRADES - YELLED - AT - ME - HE

WAS - UNDER - SOLICITATION - 4 - THE

HOMELESS - FRONT - OF - MAIN LIBRARY

NEAR - STAIRS - YELLED - AT - ME - YES

REGARDLESS - THAT - I - WAS 

HOLE - ON - FOREHEAD - AGE 6

KNIFED - 2 X - AT - BACK - AGE 7

SHOT - 2 X - AT - BACK - BY - SAME YES

PERSON - HE - SAID - ‘REGARDLESS’ - I

NEED - DEPAKOTE - CITY - OF - MIAMI IS

PAYING - 2 - GET - HUMAN - TRAFFICKING

2 - BRING - HOMELESS - 2 - VERY - BAD

BUS 77 - BUS 21 - ILLEGAL - 24 HOURS

BAD - NEIGHBORHOOD - CAMILLUS HOUSE

THEY’RE - ALSO - REASON - WHY - ITS BAD

5 A - U - MUST - BE - THERE - 2 - EAT - LATE

AFTER - 7:45A - 2 - SHOWER - BOILING WATER

WEEKDAYS - 15 MIN - FREE - SHIRT - FREE

DRINKS - MAIL - AT - 8A - ONLY - CAN - GET

WHEN - APPROVED - BY - A - HISPANIC MALE

HE - SAID - I - CAN’T - GET - MY - MAIL SO - I

NEVER - RECEIVED - MY - NEW

DEMOCRAT - CARD - VOTER’S - INFO - CARD

LEASE - TAKES - ITS - PLACE - THEY’RE - YES

HOLDING - IT - HOSTAGE - MY - MAIL

THEY - PAY - FOR - LOW - INCOME - APTS OR

HUDS - BECAUSE - THEY - WANT - U 2 - SEE

THEIR - PSYCHIATRISTS

11 MIN - WALKING - 97 DEGREES - FR - THE

METRORAIL - $2.25 - EXIT - CULMER

TURN - L - L - L - UNTIL - U C - R SIDE - BIG

CAMILLUS HOUSE - LONG - WALKING - YES

MOTHER - TERESA - L SIDE - U - CAN’T - FLUSH

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AIR CONDITIONING - 1 MEAL - EACH - DAY AND

LEAVE - EARLY - NO - SMARTPHONE - NO - YES

TABLET - NO - LAPTOP - ILLEGAL - STARTING

4P - LATE - NO - ENTRY - 3 WEEKS - ONLY - 2

MORE - AND - MORE - CATHOLIC - RELIGION

TALKED - ABOUT - ILLEGALLY - B 4 - MEAL AS

YOU’RE - SO - HUNGRY - ILLEGAL - PEOPLE

THUS - CAMILLUS HOUSE - WANTS - YOU - 2

HAVE - THEIR - PSYCHIATRISTS - EACH

MONTH - UNTIL - YOU - DIE

$328 - FOR - 20 MINUTES - WHY - THEY PAY

FOR - HUD - OR - LOW - INCOME - SO - THEY

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ALL - VIOLENT - ALL - SLEEPING - ALL NO

DREAMS - 2 - LEAVE - POVERTY - ALL - R

JUST - FLOATING - NO - DECISIONS JUST

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THIS - VIDEO - 2 - TELL - YOU - THERE - ARE

BETTER - POLICE - MANILA - POLICE

FOUND - ONLINE - PSYCHIATRISTS 

ACCEPTS - FLORIDA - SUNSHINE - HEALTH

JESUS - IS - LORD

CONTINUING ...

[quieata]

Austin's Culinary Star: A Look at Paul Qui's Restaurant Empire

Introduction

Austin, Texas, is known for its vibrant music scene, eclectic culture, and, of course, its dynamic culinary landscape. At the heart of this gastronomic hub is chef Paul Qui, a culinary maestro whose innovative approach to food has not only won him accolades but also loyal fans across the globe. From his early days winning "Top Chef" to establishing a restaurant empire that reflects his diverse culinary prowess, Paul Qui is a name that resonates with food enthusiasts. But what's new with Paul Qui? Let's dive into the flavorful world of his culinary creations and see how he's continuing to elevate Austin's food scene.

The Rise of Paul Qui

Paul Qui's journey to becoming a culinary star began with his win on the reality TV show "Top Chef" in 2012. This victory catapulted him into the limelight, but it was his dedication, creativity, and unique approach to food that kept him there. Born in Manila, Philippines, and raised in the United States, Paul Qui's multicultural background significantly influences his culinary style, blending traditional Asian flavors with modern techniques.

Qui: The Flagship Restaurant

Qui, Paul Qui's flagship restaurant in Austin, was more than just a place to eat; it was an experience. Opened in 2013, it showcased his signature style—an eclectic mix of Asian and American flavors with a strong emphasis on locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant quickly gained a reputation for its innovative dishes and exceptional service. Although it closed in 2016, Qui set the standard for what a modern dining experience should be, leaving a lasting impact on Austin's culinary scene.

East Side King: A Fusion Masterpiece

One of Paul Qui's most beloved ventures is East Side King, a series of food trucks and restaurants offering a creative fusion of Asian street food. Co-founded with Moto Utsunomiya, East Side King started as a humble food truck but quickly grew into a culinary phenomenon. The menu is playful yet sophisticated, with dishes like beet fries, pork belly buns, and Thai chicken karaage that delight the taste buds. East Side King's success lies in its ability to combine bold flavors with an approachable and fun dining experience.

Otoko: A Japanese Culinary Journey

Otoko, another gem in Paul Qui's culinary crown, is a small, intimate restaurant located in the South Congress Hotel. This 12-seat dining destination offers an omakase experience, where diners place their trust in the chef to deliver a series of meticulously crafted dishes. The menu at Otoko changes regularly, reflecting seasonal ingredients and the chef's inspirations. This dedication to authenticity and quality has earned Otoko rave reviews and a dedicated following.

Kuneho: Blending Japanese and Texan Flavors

Kuneho, which means "rabbit" in Filipino, is an exploration of Paul Qui's dual heritage. This restaurant seamlessly blends Japanese techniques with Texan ingredients, resulting in a menu that's both innovative and comforting. Dishes like the brisket sushi roll and smoked miso ramen exemplify this fusion, creating a dining experience that's uniquely Austin. Although Kuneho closed its doors in 2018, its influence on the local culinary scene remains.

Pao by Paul Qui: Asian Influence in Miami

Extending his culinary reach beyond Austin, Paul Qui opened Pao by Paul Qui in Miami. Located in the luxurious Faena Hotel, Pao offers a sophisticated dining experience with a menu that celebrates Asian flavors and ingredients. Signature dishes like the crispy octopus and the Unicorn—a whole roasted fish adorned with edible flowers—highlight Qui's flair for dramatic presentation and bold taste combinations. Pao by Paul Qui has been praised for its creativity and elegance, cementing Qui's reputation as a versatile chef.

Paul Qui's Culinary Philosophy

At the heart of Paul Qui's success is his culinary philosophy, which emphasizes creativity, authenticity, and sustainability. He believes in pushing the boundaries of traditional cuisine while staying true to the essence of the ingredients. This philosophy is evident in his meticulous approach to cooking and his dedication to sourcing the freshest, highest-quality ingredients. For Qui, food is not just about taste; it's about creating an experience that engages all the senses.

Awards and Recognitions

Paul Qui's innovative approach to cooking has earned him numerous accolades. In addition to winning "Top Chef," he has received the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest in 2012 and has been named one of Food & Wine magazine's Best New Chefs. His restaurants have been featured in prestigious publications and have garnered critical acclaim. These awards and recognitions are a testament to his talent, hard work, and impact on the culinary world.

Challenges and Controversies

Despite his success, Paul Qui's career has not been without challenges and controversies. In 2016, he faced legal issues that brought negative attention to his name. These incidents affected his professional reputation and led to the closure of his flagship restaurant, Qui. However, Paul Qui has since worked to rebuild his brand and regain the trust of his patrons. His resilience and commitment to his craft have been key in overcoming these obstacles.

Community and Philanthropy

Beyond his culinary achievements, Paul Qui is also known for his contributions to the community. He has been involved in various philanthropic efforts, including fundraising events and charity dinners. His commitment to giving back reflects his belief that food has the power to bring people together and make a positive impact. Paul Qui's involvement in the community highlights his dedication not just to culinary excellence but also to social responsibility.

Sustainability Practices

Sustainability is a core value in Paul Qui's culinary operations. He emphasizes the importance of using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients in his dishes. By supporting local farmers and producers, Qui ensures that his restaurants offer fresh and environmentally friendly options. His focus on sustainability extends to reducing food waste and implementing eco-friendly practices in his kitchens. This commitment to sustainability is part of what makes Paul Qui's culinary philosophy so distinctive and forward-thinking.

What's New with Paul Qui?

So, what's new with Paul Qui? Recently, he has been exploring new culinary ventures and expanding his influence beyond Austin. His latest projects include collaborations with other renowned chefs and appearances at food festivals. Paul Qui is also working on new restaurant concepts that promise to bring his unique blend of flavors to even more diners. Staying true to his roots, he continues to innovate and push the boundaries of traditional cuisine.

The Future of Paul Qui's Restaurants

Looking ahead, the future of Paul Qui's restaurants appears bright. With a focus on creativity, sustainability, and community, Qui is poised to continue making significant contributions to the culinary world. His upcoming projects and ongoing commitment to excellence suggest that we can expect even more exciting and innovative dining experiences from this talented chef. Paul Qui's journey is far from over, and food enthusiasts eagerly await his next move.

Conclusion

Paul Qui's rise to culinary stardom is a testament to his talent, creativity, and dedication. From his flagship restaurant Qui to his latest ventures, he has consistently pushed the boundaries of what food can be. Despite facing challenges, he has remained committed to his craft and continues to inspire food lovers around the world. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to his work, there's always something exciting happening with Paul Qui. So, what's new with Paul Qui? As always, he's cooking up something extraordinary.

FAQs

1. What are some of Paul Qui's most famous dishes?

Some of Paul Qui's most famous dishes include the pork belly buns from East Side King, the Unicorn at Pao by Paul Qui, and the omakase selections at Otoko.

2. Where can I find Paul Qui's restaurants?

Paul Qui's restaurants can be found primarily in Austin, Texas, including East Side King and Otoko. He also has Pao by Paul Qui in Miami, Florida.

3. What is Paul Qui's culinary style?

Paul Qui's culinary style is a fusion of Asian and American flavors, characterized by creativity, authenticity, and a focus on high-quality, sustainable ingredients.

4. Has Paul Qui won any awards?

Yes, Paul Qui has won several prestigious awards, including "Top Chef" in 2012 and the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest in 2012.

5. How does Paul Qui contribute to the community?

Paul Qui contributes to the community through various

[seitaikei]

January 10, 2024:

Did some work then went shopping in Shimokitazawa. Definitely an interesting place!

January 11, 2014:

Checked out the Human Made store along with some thrifts in the Harajuku area.

January 12, 2024:

Did some work and then showed my boss around Shibuya. Hit the club and got stuck because the trains don’t run after a certain hour. Absolute nightmare getting home.

January 13, 2024: Went to Tokyo Big Sight to check out a shop fair. Bought some very cool prints. It decided to snow today for a very short period. Went back to Daiba then Hooters.

January 14, 2024: Checked out the Ameyoko Shopping District in Ueno then went to Ce La Vi in Shibuya.

January 15, 2024:

Tokyo Dome and Donki run.

January 16, 2024:

Work then shopped around Shibuya and Miyashita Park.

January 17, 2024:

Somehow ended up at Shimokitazawa again then went to Nakano Broadway and had a gigantic bowl of ramen at Kamukura.

January 18, 2024:

Did some work then wandered around and ended up at Daikanyama T Site which was super cool.

January 19, 2024:

Had some Italian food at the place near me.

January 20, 2024:

Went to Kawasaki. Shopped around there at the book off. Had whoopi goldburger in shibuya. Then went to this random punk bar.

January 21, 2024:

Went to the Mirage Bowl which is a football matchup between Japan and the Ivy League. Somehow Japan won 10-5. Then checked out the Olympic Park and Akihabara.

January 22, 2024:

Walked around Jimbocho and went to Yakiniku Ike which is a make your own meat spot

January 23, 2024:

Worked then went to Dover Street in Ginza then the Tokyo Dome

January 24, 2024:

Went to Saiyzeria then Donki along with Tokyo Dome. Then was able to check out the character street in Tokyo Station.

January 25

Worked then went to Curry Up. Kinji and a couple other stores were cool.

January 26

Want to go check out Crocodile and hit the Bruno Mars hello kitty pop up store. Also went to this weird comedy club.

January 27

Went to Ultraman Street in Setagaya which I would not recommend. Also went to Toho Studios. Ate at the Murakami Cafe in Nakamo Broadway and the Hooters in Ginza again.

January 28

Back to the Ueno market and watched my Ducks get smoked. Then went to Donki and would not recommend the soccer museum in Tokyo Dome City.

January 29

Worked

January 30

Worked and shopped

January 31

Checked out FTC and Komeda’s Coffee. Went to Worm which is crazy. Did a weird cooking class.

February 1

Went to Syabu yo

February 2

Went clubbing all night with some friends started at Voyagrr which is cool then Atom which sucks. Ended up at 33.

February 3

Shopped around Bape and the other Shibuya stores.

February 4

Walked around Shibuya and went to the Miyashita park Inter Miami pop up.

February 5

It snowed a lot. Went to the Snoopy restaurant then bowling. Then walked around Tokyo Dome.

February 6

Did some work went to Donki.

February 7

Walked around the Taylor Swift Concert. Then went to the Inter Miami Game saw Messi play.

February 8

My interview at the Inter Miami Game is released. Went to the Voyager Lounge again. Sprinted and made last train.

February 9

Voyager Lounge

February 10

Secured Ghibli tickets. Then went to Tokyo Dome. Saw a friend I’ve know forever. Went out to dinner with some pals in Shinjuku.

February 11

Went to Granberry Park. Nike store insane. Want to go to Peanuts Museum. Went to the movies. The 身代わり忠臣蔵 film is really cool.

February 12

Woke up early as hell went to HobGlobin for the Super Bowl. Insane atmosphere. Then went to the Shinjuku hat shop.

February 13

Kura revolving sushi and the Sensoji temple in Asakusa.

February 14

Volunteered at a school. The burger place in shibuya next to Jennifer 7 is so good. Checked out MeijuJingu shrine which is beautiful.

February 15

Worked

February 16

Worked

February 17

Ohi flea market which is mid then went to Betty Smith in Ebisu then met up with Sean Wotherspoon. Hit the first bape outlet mid. Then went to Bloody Angle then a pregame spot then experienced the craziest club scene at Womb. Ended up at 33.

February 18

Legit slept the entire day after clubbing but hit Donki.

-Seitaikei

生態系

[justyourusualash]

Hii 😍

I saw this template and thought it’d be fun to learn more about your MC / OC 🥰 (no pressure)

Okay, so I'm gonna do this as sort of an interview with both of them.

How long have you been together for?

Angel: Almost 3 and a half years! Ethan: (Proudly) 3 years, 4 months and 26 days. Angel: (Shellshocked)

How did you meet?

Angel and Ethan: (Together) In the Edenbrook waiting room.

Who made the first move?

Ethan: (Smiling) I did. Kissed her when we went to Miami to find a cure for Naveen's disease. Angel: Oh! And what about what you did after the kiss? Ethan: Rookie! We're engaged. We're getting married in two months! I apologized. Angel: Does not mean I'm gonna stop bringing up your stupidity.

What was your First date?

Ethan: Sorellina's Angel: Derry's Ethan:(Rolling his eyes)

What is a trip you took together?

Ethan: We went to Denver after she got her board results. She showed me all the places she grew up around. It was nice seeing everything and getting to know her better. Angel: I'd say the trip we took to Miami this past October where he proposed.

What is a show you watch together?

Ethan: Brooklyn 99. Even though she has watched it so many times! Angel: It's my comfort show! Also, Lucifer!

What is your favorite meal to eat together?

Angel: For me it's the Georgian chicken he makes. Ethan: I prefer the Ramen she makes.

What is your favorite ting about your partner?

Angel: His eyes! Ethan: Her smile.

[rkhemlani]

June 16th - Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Monkey Park

Nico and I skipped breakfast again this morning and slept in a little bit. We knew there was going to be a quiz, so we reviewed the readings one more time before Professor Smith’s announcement at 9:00 am (we are familiar with your tactics Dr. Smith). Prior to fully entering the bamboo forest, we stopped at a love shrine, because the last one we tried to visit was closed. Professor Smith recalled my previous joke saying that I need the love shrine really badly, which I thought was funny. I already know I drank from the Romance Stream of water from the Kannon temple a couple days ago, so I didn’t want to ruin my odds. As we strolled through the bamboo forest, we saw a man playing this extremely soothing disc instrument that I had seen on Instagram before (I don’t know the name of it). We continued along and of course Vishnu and I found an extremely photogenic spot to take pics along the water, which oddly reminded us of what we thought Vietnam would look like. I wanted to go for a swim so bad. After that we broke for lunch, where Vishnu, Chelsea, Sam (the boy), and I all went to a ramen place that was a solid 7/10. After that I got Chelsea coffee and myself coffee and she repaid me by buying me a yummy strawberry ice cream. I think that’s like at least five different people I have gotten to buy me ice cream. Vishnu and I took more pics on the bridge, and we met back up with the group for a hike up to a monkey park. There, we took more pics as a group, fed monkeys peanuts for 50 yen, and enjoyed the wonderful views above Kyoto. It’s kinda sad that the trip is going to be over in a couple days, because we have a really weird, yet fun group. We headed back down the mountain and a group of us (Boy Sam, Girl Sam, Eliza, Vishnu, Chelsea, Casey, Julie, Nico, Aulora, and I) stopped at another coffee shop where we chit chatted, had overrated drinks, and reminisced the trip. We took the train back, Nico and I napped, and then we met downstairs to go to a rooftop bar. I had a good talk with Casey about our favorite parts of the trip and what we missed the most from back home. Unfortunately, I led the group to an overpacked bar as I had forgotten it was Friday and it was happening. I felt bad for making everyone walk for half an hour. On the way back, Julie and I talked about the way our Asian parents punished us as kids and we offered each other restaurant recommendations in Miami/Broward. I love when people give new spots for me to try in Miami. We stopped at Family Mart for snacks and some of us played Uno in our room to end the night which was nice. Nico and I also played heads-up poker after everyone had left, because we are dying to play when we get back to Miami. I hope this group can be able to meet up in Gainesville for a party or a function later on this year.

Academic Reflection

Today one of our readings was on “The Tale of Genji”, which I had read parts of previously in my Self and Society in East Asia quest course during the Spring of my freshman year. It was a great read and an even better read now. The entire plot revolves around the romantic adventures of Genji, the son of the emperor who exiles himself after committing some wrongdoings. It was interesting to visit the place where he had his affair with Lady Rokujo. The story is considered to be the world’s first novel and is a classic piece of literature. It was enlightening to be able to picture the settings described in the story and I was glad that we were able to visit said place.

The other reading discussed the importance of preservation for the bamboo forest. I found it particularly compelling the way the article mentioned the inclusion of nature within city planning. I wish we had this back in Miami, where there aren’t many large parks that are nature based other than protected ocean reefs. We were able to see dense and luscious forests that were located in the middle of Kyoto when we were at the monkey park on top of the mountain.

[freelance-informatique]

Vente Manchester United : Les 4 acheteurs potentiels !

Ces derniers jours, on parle avec insistance de la vente de Manchester United. Dans cet article, on vous parle de 4 acheteurs potentiels.  Selon de récents rapports, les propriétaires actuels du club étudient plus sieurs options. Ils ont acheté le club pour 790 millions de livres sterling en 2005. Ces propriétaires seraient en train d'explorer des "alternatives stratégiques" et on pense qu'ils ne reculeraient pas devant une vente potentielle. Lire aussi : Manchester United vise le retour de Memphis Depay ! La décision de la vente des Red Devils a été accueillie favorablement par les fans de Manchester United, qui ont protesté contre la propriété américaine pendant près de 17 longues années. La famille Glazer pense pouvoir vendre le club pour un montant estimé entre 4 et 5 milliards de livres sterling. Ce qui représente une hausse significative par rapport à l'investissement réalisé en 2005. Certains pensent que ce montant pourrait être encore plus élevé. La principale question qui se pose ici est de savoir qui pourrait être intéressé par le rachat du club ? Vente Manchester United : Sir Jim Ratcliffe, le favori des fans Sir Jim Ratcliffe, l'un des hommes les plus riches du Royaume-Uni, est l'un des rares noms régulièrement cités. Il serait intéressé par l'éventualité d'une reprise de Manchester United. La Sunday Times Rich List le place au 27e rang des personnes les plus riches du Royaume-Uni. Il possède une fortune totale de 6 milliards de livres, mais Forbes l'estime à un peu moins de 11 milliards de livres. Lire aussi : Luis Campos est dans le viseur de Chelsea et Manchester United ! Sir Jim Ratcliffe est un fan de Manchester United et a critiqué son activité de transfert par le passé. Cela pourrait plaire aux supporters qui ont été déçus par le manque d'investissement du propriétaire actuel. Les installations du stade ainsi que l'académie des jeunes ont en souffert À partir d'activités appartenant autrefois au géant pétrolier BP, Sir Jim Ratcliffe a créé une société connue sous le nom d'INEOS. Son chiffre d'affaires est estimé à 65 milliards de dollars en 2021. Alors que son entreprise possède le club français de l'OGC Nice, il avait également l'intention d'acheter Chelsea. L'homme d'affaires originaire du Lancashire a par ailleurs été lié à la proposition de rachat de Liverpool. Sa société a par la suite exclu tout investissement dans une équipe de Premier League. Il sera certainement intéressant de voir comment cette histoire va se dérouler étant donné que la majorité des fidèles d'Old Trafford soutiennent Sir Jim et son désir de ramener Manchester United au sommet. Amancio Ortega (Zara), le mystère Le prochain nom de cette liste n'est autre qu'Amancio Ortega. Le Manchester Evening News affirme qu'Ortega est l'une des parties intéressées par la reprise du club. Il est le propriétaire de la multinationale espagnole de l'habillement Inditex,  L'homme d'affaires espagnol aurait ainsi informé les dirigeants du club de son intérêt. Lire aussi : Moussa Dembélé veut rejoindre Manchester United ! Selon Forbes, l'homme de 86 ans est désormais le 18e homme le plus riche du monde. Il a une valeur nette de 62,9 milliards de dollars. Amancio Ortega détient 59 % de l'empire de l'habillement Inditex, qu'il a fondé en 1975. Il a nommé l'an dernier sa fille, Maria Ortega Perez, présidente de Zara. Ortega a principalement investi dans l'immobilier à Madrid, Barcelone, Londres, Chicago, Miami et New York, mais ne s'est pas encore aventuré dans le monde du sport. Ses réelles intentions restent donc un mystère pour les fans du club Lord O'Neill, un éternel fan de Man U Lord Jim O'Neill, ancien économiste en chef de Goldman Sachs, a admis qu'il envisagerait de former un consortium pour monter une deuxième offre de rachat de Manchester United. Il a mené son groupe d'investisseurs (également connu sous le nom de "Red Knights") dans une tentative d'achat du club en 2010, alors que les protestations contre les Glazers étaient à leur apogée. Lord Jim O'Neill était à l'origine de la campagne des Red Knights en 2010. Il a proposé une offre de 1,25 milliard de livres pour le club. Lire aussi : Cristiano Ronaldo à Lyon : Laurent Blanc en fait une priorité ! Cependant, l'accord ne s'est jamais concrétisé et les Glazers ont fini par rester propriétaires du club. Les Red Devils ont engagé le Raine Group comme consultant pour la vente du club, après avoir travaillé avec Chelsea. Les Blues ont finalement été vendus à un consortium dirigé par Todd Boehly. Le montant estimé de ce rachat était de 2,5 milliards de livres sterling en mai. Lord O'Neill pense qu'une vente aux enchères similaire aura lieu pour Manchester United, avec un prix record pour les Glazers. O'Neill, un fan de Manchester United, ferait un investisseur idéal. Les Red Devils cherchent à grands cris un propriétaire qui serait prêt à faire passer Manchester United au niveau supérieur, sur le terrain comme en dehors. Vente Manchester United : Fonds d'investissement de Dubaï Selon de récentes informations, le fonds souverain de Dubaï serait à l'origine d'une autre offre. Il y a eu quelques rachats très médiatisés de clubs européens par des investisseurs liés à des nations souveraines. Dubaï n'a pas encore suivi l'exemple d'Abu Dhabi et de l'Arabie Saoudite. Mais il compte bien ajouter un club de Premier League à son portefeuille. Manchester City a connu un grand succès sur le terrain alors qu'ils étaient détenus par le City Football Group d'Abu Dhabi. Newcastle United a également commencé sa reconstruction après avoir été racheté par le Fonds d'investissement public d'Arabie saoudite la saison dernière. Lire aussi : Les destinations les plus probables de Cristiano Ronaldo ! Les Red Devils ont besoin d'une refonte complète. Le stade et les installations de l'académie des jeunes ne sont pas à la hauteur d'un club qui veut rivaliser avec l'élite. L'icône portugaise Cristiano Ronaldo a par ailleurs critiqué le manque d'investissement dans une interview avec Piers Morgan. Son contrat avec le club a été résilié à la suite de cet entretien. Davantage d'investissements de Moyen-Orient dans la Premier League déstabiliserait certains fans. Une telle démarche créerait pourtant une symétrie à Manchester. Read the full article

[isabellamiamieatsfiuvic]

Sushi and Ramen

This post might be the most basic one yet, but have you been to Naruto 88 Bistro yet? If you don’t know anything about Naruto, I think that’s absolutely okay in this case. While many people visit the place for their love or interest in the popular anime adventure series, many people stay for their love of the food. I did not try a single thing from this menu that I didn’t absolutely love. Their ramen is to die for. They also have sushi options, noodles, and rice, among other tasty authentic Japanese dishes. 

Another plus side is that this place serves Boba tea, which has been very popular throughout the years. Everything is absolutely delicious and the service is also great. The actual restaurant is rather small and there’s usually a wait time, so be prepared to wait. 

Location: 10471 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176

Hours: Sat-Sun: 11:30am-10pm Mon-Fri: 12pm-10pm

Prices: $6.75-$29

© <<2022>>, <<Isabella Bahamonde>>

[diverolli]

Iscream ice cream rolls

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The shop, owned by Khalilah Womack, plans to serve ice cream that is poured onto a machine which quick freezes it and is then carefully scraped into rolls and served in a cup with a variety of toppings. IScream Ice Cream Rolls will open later this year at the revamped Underground Atlanta complex on Upper Alabama in downtown Atlanta, What Now Atlanta reports. Rolled ice cream shop will open at the revamped Underground Atlanta Another shuttered Barberitos space at the Peach in Buckhead is being replaced by Tamago Ramen Bar. Owner Duc Tran has another restaurant called 575 Bistro in Kennesaw serving similar fare. 285 Colonial Kitchen, which could open by September, plans to serve pho and various Vietnamese noodle dishes, along with beer and wine. Vietnamese restaurant 285 Colonial Kitchen takes over the former Southwestern grill Barberitos space at the Prado, Tomorrow’s News Today reports. Vietnamese restaurant replaces Barberitos in Sandy Springs I Scream Ice Cream Rolls will provide fully customized. You get to see how the make the ice cream rolls and they have many toppings for you to choose from. Established in late 2018 IScream Ice Rolls is located on the top floor of the Underground Atlanta. It’s owned by Monique Rose Simms and Chopped Redemption winner chef Sammy Davis. It´s Ice Cream Time We make Ice Cream out of everything. They sell ready to go ice cream and also candy. All-day brunch restaurant the Real Milk and Honey just opened last month on Main Street in College Park. We will also be attending fairs,carnivals and other community events so follow us on social media to. We cater private events such as birthdays,weddings,corporate events,fundraisers and more. Explore complete information about IScream Ice Cream Rolls customer service, including phone, address, e-mail, online support, working hours and other. Opinión escrita 14 de octubre de 2017 mediante dispositivo móvil. Tripadvisor realiza comprobaciones de las opiniones. Esta es la opinión subjetiva de un miembro de Tripadvisor, no de Tripadvisor LLC. We offer next day delivery on orders placed between 8am and 11pm. Pregunta a RWandSW sobre Cinellis Ice Cream Rolls. Page owns Page’s Pink Teacup Villa restaurant in Miami. Cryo Rolls is a mobile rolled ice cream business based out of Bellingham, Washington. Black Gurl Brunch Club’s menu consists of “fresh spins on Southern staples”, according to the website, and will also serve bottomless mimosas and other breakfast cocktails. The restaurant takes over the former Pig & the Pint space.

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WE’s Hustle and Soul reality TV stars chef Lawrence Page and Ana Lavender have opened a restaurant called Black Gurl Brunch Club on Virginia Avenue in College Park, the AJC reports. There’s another new brunch restaurant in College Park The Westview scoop shop pop-up is just down from D’s Cafe. doling out scoops of coconut milk-based ice cream at YogaSkills, located at 1536 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard.

#Iscream ice cream rolls free

The Oreos don’t add a ton of flavour once they’re ground into dust, so the fruit was definitely the star of the show.Want a free scoop of vegan ice cream today? Austin’s NadaMoo ice cream shop is in town Friday, August 2, from 4 p.m. We’ve got great big bursts of banana, some sweetness from the strawberries, and just a hint of chocolate. I dunno guy, but I’m pretty sure if the Righteous Brothers were triplets, they’d be this dish. Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This icecreamrolls icerolls ferrero ferrerofiesta minicake rollingicecream. Me, I went with the killer combo of banana, strawberry and Oreos. We Can Make Ice Cream Out Of Anything icecreamrolls chips amicachips rollingicecream icerolls snacks. They offer up five different kinds of fresh fruit, and you can add as many as you want…oh, and Oreos. This stand is sandwiched in between Bacon Nation and a legit sammy shop, so it’s basically Murderer’s Row, bro. Since 2016, we have brought the concept of rolled ice cream to the forefront of event planning, making it one of the biggest requests by event organisers and clients. We bring captivating entertainment and delicious ice cream rolls to every corner of the country. 50 Upper Alabama St SW, Suite 74, Atlanta, GA 30303. But when they chop it, drop it and open up shop it right in front of you, well, that’s more than worth the price of admission-which is actually just five bucks! Frew & Co are the premium rolled ice cream brand in the UK. We provide single servings of made-to-order ice cream hand-rolled to our customers preferences. I sweated right through my Affliction tank-top, bro! And on a day like today, ice cream pretty much sells itself. Dude, it was like 270 degrees in Toronto this afternoon.

[davidakhoa]

Miami, Florida Trip 2022

On 8/3, Octavius the Uber’d us to the airport. This one family cut us in the security check line. We got our rental car from Ace. We took some pics behind FTX Arena then had lunch at Pho 79. Thao closed her account at Citibank. Shopped for ramen at Asian Market. Checked into our AirBnB and napped. We shopped at Publix. Visited Lummus Park and swam at South Beach. Ate Ramen before bed. 

We had eggs and sausage for breakfast on 8/4  then drove to Bayside Marketplace. We got on the cruise ship at 11:30 to see the celebrity mansions. We got a pina colada onboard. Then we had Chili’s. Our waitress Erica ignored us and was very slow! We bought some items at Publix then rested back at our AirBnB. We hid our wallets in the coffee container. Thao’s dad told stories of people they know hiding precious items in odd places. We were going to swim at Eden Roc but the beach was dirty so we went to South Beach. We spent $40 on parking. Then we had instant pho. Thao’s parents told the story of how they met. We prayed then went to Walmart. A creepy woman snuck up to our car! 

We had eggs with stir fry cauliflower for breakfast on Friday (8/5). Then we drove an hour to Vuon Trai Cay Trinh but they were on vacation so we went to Uyen Fruits for Guava and Sugar Apples. We ran into another family from Texas! The Fairchild Gardens looked closed so we ignored it and went home. While Ba Ma stayed in the AirBnB, Thảo and I went to Trader Joe’s and Target. We hung out in midtown Miami and ate at Thai Express. Ba Ma and us went around the neighborhood taking picture until it stopped raining. We returned to the Bayside Marketplace to go on the Ferris Wheel. I ran back to get Ba’s phone and shared my location with Thảo. Nearly got into a car accident! We went back to midtown and had a delicious meal at Crab Du Jour. 

I’m amazed we finished all the groceries from the week this morning (8/6). We checked out of the AirBnB around 10:30 and walked around Maurice A. Ferre Park next to the Frost Museum of Science. The aquarium and all the exhibits at the museum itself was underwhelming. Ba Ma stayed on the 5th floor while Thảo and I explored. We chilled at the Gulf Stream Oculus until the boring Liam Neeson documentary at the Planetarium. Shell was so busy that we filled up across the street. Thao is an expert in bringing down the weight of our luggage. We drank so much water! The plane had to return to the gate for a medical emergency. Our Uber driver had Cane’s boxes all over the floor. 

Went to mass at La Vang on (8/7). One man was so mad about people recording the fruit sellers. We ate at Bang Cuon Hoa then rested at Thao’s house. We dropped some stuff off and had some exercise at the new house, returned a Lancôme box to Macys then had rice brick at my parents’ house. Then the four of us visited the new house to fix the garage (which is just dirty) then my parents had a talk with Thao’s about Ma going to Indiana to help Lyn with her new shop. 

[tennessoui]

Okay okay okay, fun places to eat in the DMV:

DC propper: Tedds Bulletin (breakfast/brunch), federalist Pig (bbq), HipCityVeg (vegan burgers and sammiches), Ben's Chili Bowl (dc classic, even if you don't do hotdogs, meat, chili, whatever, they also have vegetarian dogs and everything is amazing), Nino's Bakery (i used to work here! Very small bakery vibe, croissants, tarts, cakes, lattes), Rose Ave Bakery

Maryland: Taqeria Habeñero (Mexican/texmex), Board and Brew (very cute place! In college park, they also sell board games and let you host tabletop meetings and such), Hook and Reel (crab boil), IKO sushi, Sticky Rice (also sushi, tempura veggies, tater totts), Bethesda Bagel (locations in MD and DC)

Virginia: Cuban Burger (owned by family from Miami, what it says on the tin), Spelunkers (smash burgers, best fries I've ever had, milkshakes), Best Buns (bakery)

To be honest, these are all places I've found as a transplant, I'm not a DC local/native and I imagine they probably have better recommendations, but I've found it hard to make friends here and harder to get into the food scene as someone with, shall we say, a less extensive income.

ahhh!!!! thank you so much i absolutely love this list <3 i've actually walked past rose ave bakery, and i've gone for drinks at Taqueria Habeñero and they have REALLY GOOD guacamole and chips (and the tacos looked.........so good)

thank you for this list!!!! i will add all of these restuarants to my must-go to!!!!!!! all i've really been to so far is Taqueria Habeñero and a place in Chinatown that served ramen 🔥🔥 I'm so excited to experience this city as a foodie 🔥🔥(also im so hard spending money i literally understand your reservations it makes this list even better bless)

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ELSE - MY - PHILIPINE - ADOPTED - MOM - LIKE

ME - ALSO - SAID - I’M - TIRED - ALWAYS - SLEEPS

ALWAYS - SLEEPING - SHE - DIED - NEXT MONTH

HEART - STOPPED - LESS - THAN - 3 MIN - THEN

ALREADY - DEAD - DROPPED

I - FEEL - SAME - RIGHT - NOW - MAYBE - DEAD

NEXT - MONTH - I DON’T - FEEL - GREAT - ITS A

BETER - THING - THAT - I’M - NOT - LIVING THERE

OR - FOUND - DEAD - IN - 2ND FLOOR BEDROOM

SO - THE - WAITING - LIST - AS - NEXT

SEPTEMBER - PAID - ALREADY - DONE

LEAVING - SOON - LIBRARY

THEY - HAVE - ORIGINALS - BUT - THEY - SAID

CRICKET - DID - THOSE - PAPERS - LOGIN.GOV

NEADED - BACK UP - CODE - NUMBERS - GAVE

ME - AWHILE - AGO - BUT - IN - NOTEBOOK BUT

STOLEN - IN - HP LAPTOP - WAS - STOLEN TOO

SO - NOW - READY - 4 - ARREST

BUT - NOT - AS - TIRED - ANYMORE

SHE - GOES - BACK - AND - FORTH - IF - NEED B

NOW - NO - LONGER - MY - CONCERN

JESUS - IS - LORD

FEELING - BETTER

LOW - INCOME - APARTMENT - BUILDINGS

BLACKS - ESPECIALLY - THEY CAN - HAVE

THEM - JOANA - CAN KEEP - MY - BEEF

RAMEN - NOODLES - THEY - DON’T YES

KNOW - HOW - TO - DEAL WITH DISABLED

I’M - EXHAUSTED - BUT - FEEL - BETTER

NOW - WILL - JUST - THROW - ALL OF MY

CLOTHES - FR - STORAGE - UNIT

THERE’s - FEE - FOR - LEAVING - THE

CYLINDER - LOCK - SAID - ITS YOURS

PLEASE - BRING - WITH - YOU

GONE - FR - MY LIFE - THEM 2

JESUS - IS - LORD