Smashburger!

In the mood for some beef, Tom suggested Smashburger. The name alone made me want to try it! A friend of his introduced him to this joint not long ago, and he really likes it. So much for the rule that I blog about a place that is new to both of us... However, he was paying, so I was totally cool with that. And, spending time with my son is really what this blogging exercise is all about.

Tom got his "usual," the crispy BBQ Rach Chicken sandwich, with Applewood smoked bacon, haystack onions, lettuce, tomato, BBQ sauce and ranch dressing on an egg bun. He also got the Smashfries, which are tossed with rosemary, olive oil and garlic. We shared those! Quite tastey. I took a bite of his sandwich and it was very delicious.

I got the All-American with cheese burger. The food here is big, and quite flavorful. However, this is not type of food I can eat more than once in a blue moon. The buns reminded me of In-and-Out Burger, which is a good thing, but the amount of grease in the meat and on the fries played havoc with my delicate stomach.

With two regular drinks, Tom paid just under $20 for our meal. It was delicious, but I won't be returning. Way too unhealthy for my body.

Edamami...another word for YUM!

Tom and I went  to Edamami’s Japanese Restaurant in Tierrasanta for lunch today.

Best food decision we’ve made in a long time! We got there right after they opened at noon, and were not the first ones there. We were warmly greeted and told to sit where we wanted. The place is small, but not dark, and we were given a bowl of warm edamame and menus almost immediately.

Tom is a huge sushi lover, so he was happy to see a lot of choice.

He ordered eel rolls, yellow tail rolls, red snapper sushi and miso soup.

His favorite was the red snapper, although he said it was all delicious. “This might be the best sushi I’ve had,” he nodded.

I ordered shrimp yakasoba. It was hot and tasted so very fresh. Neither the noodles nor vegetables were mushy like I have gotten with similar dishes elsewhere, and that made me happy. The light teriyaki sauce was just enough to make this dish pop with flavor. It was difficult for me to stop eating, even when I knew that I should. I absolutely loved it!

The bill came to just under $25 without the tip. Considering the fact that I brought half of mine home, it was a bargain. Edamami is on Santo Road, close to the 52. We loved it so much that it may become a new hangout for us.

The Big Apple

I was in New York City last week with a buddy of mine from high school. I missed my son, but had a blast with Dennis. We tried to get in to see Saturday Night Live, but were not successful. We did, however, learn first-hand how cold the city can be outside at 5 a.m. in February.

Trying not to be a "Debby Downer" I thought Times Square would be fun. It was!  We found a very cool place to eat called the Playwright Restaurant overlooking the Square.

I ordered french onion soup and shrimp cocktail. The soup was amazingly delicious. One of the best I've ever had. lots of tender onions, thick sourdough, and lots of glorious cheese. Yum!

The shrimp cocktail, while very good, only had four pieces in the order. They skimped on the shrimp!

I forget what dennis ate. I must have been completely self-absorbed, but I think it was a pasta or something. The service was fine, and the bill was around $40 with tip. Not cheap, but definitely memorable.