Osaka

Last stop in Japan was to Osaka to see gaje in her new city!

with cutecute totoru!

Osaka is a city known it's unique foods and eateries. Unfortunately, time did not allow us to eat everything =( There are too few hours in a day and our stomachs are just too small. But, we did what we could. If we were not eating, or exploring the many little streets, we were shopping in Osaka. I mean, it was our last day in Japan...why not finish using all our yens?

Cute little chicky breads.

In front of the Glico man....still don't know why it's a must-do

Interesting manhole. Even a manhole looks all pretty and clean!

One of the busy streets in Tennojin

We're in Japan together!! How cool is that?!

And of course, our last meal in Japan....for this trip at least! Thanks to gaje, for both finding this place and for treating us, we were able to eat a delicious and very exclusive type of beef. Fancyyy! What seems to be a tiny hole in the wall, we struggled to even find the door to the restaurant. Randomly, a wooden door slides open and closes again without an invitation to enter so that the hostess could find our reservation.

The door startled her! lol

Once we were in, we were seated in a tiny booth which had a sliding bamboo curtain to provide privacy. The rest of the meal was absolutely delish! You can read more about what we ate and each cut of beef on Always Hungry's blog. So just as a teaser:

Yummmmm.....look at them shine

And that's our trip in Japan! It was a wonderful experience and definitely a place we'd like to visit again....there is just so much more to see (and eat!)!

Until next time Japan, you will stay as a unforgettable memory. =)

Last minute activities

Before leaving New York, I had a couple of errands to run.

On our way, I was able to take a glance at the Barclays Center during sunlight. It's a pretty interesting building with many curves and turns.

Also before I left, we took some time to put some character into Jon's room....

The making of:

It's war!

 Well....as I depart, I leave my name stamped on the front door.  

Until next time!

Last Day in NY

.....for this trip at least.

We didn't have too much planned that did not revolve around food. So we just decided to walk around Union square for a little bit before grabbing dinner.

There was a farmers' market as well as a Holiday market going on, so we strolled around, looked at the different stalls, and of course......ate.

Interesting Corn

Late season peppers

Cabbage....almost like a flower, no?

Apple Cider and an Apple Cider doughnut

After walking around the farmers' market, my sister and I killed some time by painting out nails in Sephora and walking around a department store.

Pretty nails!

Angry Birds Hat!

For dinner, we ate at a very American Italian restaurant. Their entire menu consist of big and hardy portions of pizzas, pastas, salads and more. For the three of us, we ordered an appetizer, a pizza, a salad and a dessert. I am sooooo full.

Calamari Appetizer

A slice of the Sicilian Pizza

Salad with gorgonzola cheese, candied walnuts and beets

Caught Jon eating greens!

Mississippi Mud cake

Yum!

Not to mention.....their breads are quite tasty. We even got some to take home!

Tomorrow, back to France!

However, if you want to read more about our adventures this week. Be sure to check out my sister's post by clicking HERE and Jon's post by clicking HERE. (one of these post should be read and taken lightly....you decide which one)

Always food

During my trip in New York, many of our plans revolve around food. No surprise, huh?

However, last night, we went to my first NBA live game. The Brooklyn Nets (formerly known as the New Jersey Nets) played against the Cleveland Cavaliers and won! I haven't been in a stadium in years and forgot the feeling of bring in such a huge place. Look how tiny those people are!

Inside the Barclays Center

Today, we headed out to Flushing.......for food.

On our way to Queens!

A new shopping center opened since the last time I came to New York. It is pretty convienent because after eating downstairs in the all Asian food court, we headed straight upstairs to do some grocery shopping!

It's all Asian food!

Lunch!

After walking around for a while, we decided that we needed a break. We headed to the old shopping center of Flushing (luckily it was still up) and ordered my ever dear Paobiiing!

It's huge!

And although we were quite full, we could not resist a yummy $1 peking duck wrap before leaving Flushing.

Yummm

I'm going to need to diet when I get home!

Quantity and not Quality

For my trip to New York, I had several food requests.

I guess because I do not get my proper share of Asian food in Paris, I often have cravings for Asian food. And ever since I was little, rice crepes have always been one of my favorite Chinese foods. They are especially good when they're cheap!

So today, we went into the city and into Chinatown in search for cheap, but yummy street food! And yes.....we finished everything.

Rice crepes, fish balls, stir fried noodles and stuff wrapped in rice crepes

Lets Eat!

Afterwards, we made our way over to Bryant Park. During the winter, many cities will have holiday markets with stalls and stalls full of trinkets, stocking stuffers, and our personal favorite.....food. Our mission: Kettle corn!

Part of the market

Vender popping the popcorn

Regular flavor and Caramel and Chocolate Kettle Corn

 I'm not going to be hungry for three days!....but we all know that's a lie =P

Sunny day in NYC

Because I'm jet-lagged and tired....

Please click HERE for a summary of our activities today ^_^

The Brooklyn Bridge

NYC

....well Brooklyn only.....so far....=P

Peas in a Pod

Us ^_^

There's 3 of them! Like us!