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The Portman

The Portman

I could begin as many other posts I have read seem to do – by talking about the location, the premise and the décor of the restaurant.  Instead, I will start with a more intellectual introduction to The Portman.  When I initially heard the word 

The Rooftop Cafe

The Rooftop Cafe

So one day I was feeling a bit abandoned and lonely.  So what better than to return to the City on a weekend to relive the nostalgia of work.  I never feel alone in the office, even at 2am at night.  The janitors keep me 

Jose

Jose

I know that some people seem to (mistakenly) have the view of me as being only interested in pretentious food.  While I do enjoy fine dining, that doesn’t stop me from venturing into other environments in search of quiet eating.  After all, in Japan, some 

Koffman’s,

Koffman’s,

With a new year, time to try something I had been hearing about for a long time.  No, it’s not what you are thinking.  It’s a new restaurant! Koffman’s, a restaurant so well known (at least within my circle of friends) to be termed an 

Tempura – Mikawa Zezankyo

Tempura – Mikawa Zezankyo

On my last full day in Tokyo we decided to splurge out on some tempura. At the recommendation of one of my friends, we decided to try Mikawa Zezankyo which according to some people is supposed to be one of the best tempura restaurants in