General
I've been to two incredibly good Japanese restaurants recently. I'd been to each before, but the new visits reminded me of just how good they are.
I went with Praveen to Ryowa Ramen (2068 University Avenue, Berkeley), which has the best ramen I've ever had. (My fellow California loyalty oath opponent Jimmer Endres introduced me to Ryowa.) And then I went with Ren to Minako Organic Sushi (2154 Mission Street, San Francisco), which has the best sushi I've ever had. My opinions on Japanese food may be perceived as eccentric because I don't eat fish, and some people can't imagine how you could have a proper opinion on Japanese food without eating fish.
But actually, I think my first meal at Minako was the best meal I've ever had -- from any cuisine.
Speaking of great restaurants, I also went with Praveen and friends to the Indian Oven, which has been rated as the best Indian restaurant in San Francisco. It was also excellent, and I'm tempted to go there for my birthday.
My ear infection is finally gone. That's a relief; I was feeling sick for over four weeks, which contributed to the lack of diary entries here. I'll try to get back in the habit of writing more regularly.
Unfortunately, I'm having a lot of arm pain again. It's funny how problems can seem to line up in series, so that they're experienced one at a time (seriatim, as the Latin adverb-wielding lawyers put it).
I visited Kragen and Beatrice and tried out wedding cake (remember: choose the strawberry!) and got to meet some of their friends and make pirate jokes.
