Tasting Away Locally

Growing up in Japan and having lived internationally, I've come to believe exploring food and beverage culture is the best way to learn and connect with local communities. Always on the go to find something yummy and local!

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Tomahawk steak paired with Mark Ryan Winery Wild Eyed Syrah 2009. #brooklynfoodie #markryanwinery #winedinner #winepairing (at Park Slope)

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Tomahawwwwwk! #brooklynfoodie

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The choice of coffee this morning is Blue Bottle. (at Blue Bottle Coffee Park Slope)

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Shabaka & The Ancestors: NYC Winter Jazzfest in action on a snowy night in NYC!

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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! (at Prospect Park)

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Whoooa Beautiful snowy Saturday! (at Park Slope)

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@osakanabk nails it on packaging too! Your fish is wrapped with respect! #honoryourfish #nycfoodie

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This ain't no pork belly! It's smoked swordfish belly from Osakana aka my favorite fish shop in NYC :) #osakana #honoryourfish

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Happy Friday! Other Half Mylar Bags double dry hopped imperial IPA - super special beer. Brian and Jon got up at 8AM to get in line on NYE for this! Nice balance of hoppy, malty and bitter. Soooo good!!! #beernerd #beergeek

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After breakfast at Okonomi, headed to their fish store Osakana. The store is replicating a traditional japanese fish shop. Good selection of sashimi and marinated fish. My new go to fish shop :) (at Osakana)

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Fine crisp winter morning at Okonomi. My heart and tummy are warmed up by their beautiful Japanese breakfast :) (at Okonomi)

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Paleo tacos with jicama shells :) This is how we roll! #paleo #wholefooddiet #cleaneating

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Fueling with Bonfire Latte at The End (Ayurvedic blend of carrot, apple, cayenne, turmeric, ginger, coconut milk, and raw honey) Tart, spicy with a hint of sweetness. Pretty good but pricey! (at The End Brooklyn llc)

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All the baby vegetables unite :) Our first brunch of the year! (at Park Slope)

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Nothing like a new year ramen! (at Totto Ramen)

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Year of action, turned this world upside down, ready to ring in 2017. Let's do this! (at Park Slope)

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Happy New Years! 2017 here we come! (at Park Slope)