Saturday, December 2, 2023

Joe Fortes@Vancouver ★★★

Great Seafood Restaurant in Vancouver. Nice ambience. Crispy Calamari appetizer was amazing with the Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli. Kusshi Oysters were small and sweet. Sawmill Bay Oysters from Read Island were big and sweet. Pianist performance on the stairs for brunch. Christmas vibe.

Kusshi (Baynes Sound), Gem (Read Island), Sawmill Bay (Read Island), Joe's Gold (Read Island), $4.15 CAD each

Crispy Calamari $22 CAD
chilis, sun-dried tomato aioli

Grilled Duo of Fresh Fish Lunch Duo w/ Salmon & Ahi Tuna $44

Grilled Duo of Fresh Fish Lunch Duo w/ Salmon & Ahi Tuna $44

Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
77 Thurlow St,
Vancouver, BC V6E 3V5
(604) 669-1940
joefortes.ca

Thursday, November 30, 2023

sawa Astrea Caviar x Kuheiji@Little Tokyo ★★★

sawa Astrea Caviar x Kuhieji Sake Night Event. Incredible. Kuheiji is the best of the best. Since 1647. My favorite sake by far. Pairs so well with caviar. Using Yamadanishiki & Omachi rice. First sake introduced in 3 Michelin Stars restaurant in Paris. Presented by Shota-san from Fifth Taste with different kinds & vintage comparison of Kuheiji Sake, ranging from $100-$800. HInoKISHI was their flagship. Finest & purest sake. Woke up very refreshed and vitalized the next day. All of them were my favorite for different occasions. Amazing modern omakase sushi by sushi chefs Ryo-san & Anthony-san. Handcrafted cocktails by Natalia. [developing story]



Left: Oscietra Hybrid, Middle: Kaluga, Right: Schrenckii

Anago Panko Fried

Kuheiji Betsuatsurae 2022



















Kyoden 2021 & 2022 Vintage Comparison




Shota-san from Fifth Taste


















Shota-san from Fifth Taste


sawa
111 San Pedro St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(323) 381-5858
barsawa.us