Broken...

My computer died on me = lack of updates.

Hopefully I can retrieve some data at least... ughh, frustrating.

But on a happy note, we went snowboarding in Niigata over the weekend and it was amazing! The weather, snow conditions, food... everything was incredible. Will update more but here's a quick peek.

P.S. Thanks for organizing　グルめい! ;)

Ebi no Hige

Dined at Ebi no Hige (海老の髭) in Niigata.

We randomly found this place and went in

because it was so packed. Another good choice!

Started with the Sashimi platter.

Special Tsukune. So huge!

Organic Veggie Sticks with Miso and Salt.

Washed it down with cold Sake. Yum.

Souzu

A couple of weeks ago,

I went to Niigata City to translate at Food Messe in Niigata.

Souzu (ソウズ) was a cozy izakaya near out hotel

and was an excellent choice.

Interior.

Plum Wine made of Japanese Sake (Niigata's specialty).

Shirako-Ponzu (白子ポン酢).

Nodoguro Sashimi (のどぐろ、赤ムツ)

which is a fish found only in this area.

Fried Tofu & Taro (里芋と豆腐の揚げ出し).

Gorgonzola Cheese & Rice Pasta Gratin.

(Niigata is famous for rice)