my bad

I thought everyone was talking about seeing a real eclipse last night. I got excited. my bad...

more food

my blog is basically turning into

a column on

cuisine, cars, design

and 

stuff I want to buy.

todays review: Kona Grill

 Kona was 

referred to us by some friends

who live in Mesa.

Not knowing at all what to expect

Kyle and I gave it a try while

meeting up with some friends doing

their internships down here in 

Scottsdale.

my meal: Macadamia Nut Chicken

 its was served with white cheddar mashed potatoes and

wok-tossed vegetables, served with a shoyu-cream sauce

and a pineapple-papaya marmalade.

the sauce: amazing

the marmalade: amazing

(I asked for more of both)

we now have dined at Kona three times.

the menu is pretty small but 

they also have a full sushi bar that

adds a lot of variety.

heres some other favorites I have had:

Avocado Egg rolls

The Tuna Tower 

from the sushi bar

Oriental Chicken Salad

chicken: amazing

cabbage: amazing

the atmosphere is great there as well.

they have an outdoor bar and dining area

with sushi happy hour deals

the inside: a modern East meets West

also I love their advertising. 

clever and catchy.

theres definately a youthful vibe at Kona

hip music, gorgeous hostess', and trendy servers
upscale, but not ridiculous price
($26 for dinner and dessert)

the chefs, great as well.

meet Zach and Takeshi 

it really is East meets West with these too.

individually they bring 

expertise from two backgrounds

and together have weaved a menu that blends both

deliciously. 

not only are they in the kitchen tossin up woks

but they are always out in the restaurant mingling 

with the patrons. I love that. alot. 

 

I'm a fan for sure.

 

fact or fiction?

I have 

yet to meet someone 

who owns a

PT Cruiser that is a 

pleasant person.

fact or fiction?

fact.

there is a direct correlation with

this car and people's 

unhappiness.

 "Woody" here was found on someones blog.

the caption you ask?

"never drive faster then your angel can fly"

wise words for us all to live by.

will have

http://www.skullcandy.com/shop/ti-glen-plaid.html

I love food

I love stumbling upon a new restaurant.

Kyle and I read a thing in the paper about the

Elephant Bar

They were having a special for some new items on the menu.

We decided to accept that invitation for lunch.

They didn't disappoint...

Behold.

Tropical culinary perfection...

and yes, it was as good as it looks. 

This baby had everything I love:

mangos

tomatoes

olives

cucumbers

hard boiled eggs

avacado

three lettuce types

fresh crab

poached shrimp

and

grilled pineapple.

with a tangy citrus dressing. 

filled. me. up.

  

...but not quite enough.

How can one pass up citrus infused cheesecake on a 

chocolate base with a creme brulee layer on top?

yes, your correct.

no one can.  

not only was the food and menu huge/delicious,

but the atmosphere was prime.

slightly upscale, but not overpriced

(salad & desert: $15)

modern lounge meets safari

it was a fascinating blend 

we will definitely be going back...

vehiculars...

...that I wouldnt mind owning...

The Yukon Denali

The Tahoe

The 4-Door Rubicon

The Range Rover Sport

The Bentley GT Supersport...

...at the Yacht Club...

...leaving my downtown loft...

The BMW X6

The Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe

The Mini Coop S

I appreciate clever marketing and advertising. God bless America.

love this

http://vimeo.com/12235444

further solidifies my love for the breed

Thank my good friend Rachael for showing me this. 

Why would you not buy this 

for your pup?!

I gave in

After an hour and half of looking for swim trunks, I remembered one time I "humored" the idea of Abercrombie and Fitch and tried a swim suit on and loved the fit. So here it is, my first purchase from A&F. I love the suit. I still hold onto the dream of the Abercrombie and Fitch that started in 1892 as an

elite outdoors and sporting goods provider. 

Those were the days. When people like Teddy Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart,  

Clark Gable, John Steinbeck, John F. Kennedy, Dwight Eisenhower

and Ernest Hemingway were its earliest patrons.

Thats the Abercrombie and Fitch I support. 

Not what it is today...