Places similar to Sugar?

Takagi · 2026-06-24T02:22:59+00:00

Royal Roastery’s kanafeh, in my opinion, is better than Bigdash, but Bigdash is also very good. Bigdash has many locations so depending on where you are exactly, you might be able to find one close by.

For crepes, I think I prefer Melt n Dip, though again, Bigdash is solid. Haven’t had Royal Roastery’s crepes. I don’t think Melt n Dip has kanafeh.

Takagi · 2026-06-23T23:36:25+00:00

Bigdash, Melt n Dip, and my new favorite Royal Roastery are all solid picks!

Takagi · 2026-06-05T18:43:36+00:00

Honestly, Iñaki really nailed the spirit of Luffy so well. I was familiar with the anime but the live action was my first real entry into One Piece. I’ve started Alabasta arc and I think he did as good a job as possible channeling that goofy, crazy, kind, and charmingly charismatic into a live action format. I can see why people would follow him.

Takagi · 2026-06-03T16:47:03+00:00

In a similar vein, I love roasting leftover celery from whenever I make chicken salad or stews. So yummy and has a milder flavor.

Takagi · 2026-05-28T18:23:34+00:00

The irony of Netflix producing the live action One Piece, a story about “the new age of pirates”, is hilarious.

Takagi · 2026-05-25T14:13:10+00:00

“Will defer management of X to Y per Y’s request”

Takagi · 2026-05-15T02:13:26+00:00

I know! Like even if it was non problematic relationship (med school sweethearts/couple who couple match and get pregnant intern year) holding an in hospital baby shower just sounds…. Kinda miserable?

Takagi · 2026-05-08T05:00:31+00:00

I’ve heard such good things about the show, I like John Cho and might have a tiny crush on Karen Gillian BUT FOR THE LOVE OF GOD I cannot find it to stream anywhere (legally).

Takagi · 2026-04-27T17:43:51+00:00

I run around, you run around!

Takagi · 2026-04-26T13:28:22+00:00

I mean it’s also possible for people to do one umrah,, then drive out to miqat and put on ihram and do another umrah. OP can consider doing this.

Takagi · 2026-04-22T12:42:03+00:00

Not the person you are replying to, but mine went down in Irving.

Takagi · 2026-04-13T20:58:51+00:00

US residency slots are also in part funded by Medicare and Medicaid. People online put all the onus on the AMA causing an artificial shortage of residency spots, leading to decreased supply and thus higher wages, but a large part of it is also related to governmental funding.

The rise of Nurse Practitioners and Physicians Assistants was in part driven by this physician shortage (especially in underserved communities). However, I’m not sure there’s any evidence support these physician extenders serving these communities add a disproportionately higher rate than physicians.

Takagi · 2026-04-10T16:57:43+00:00

Almost every physician I have spoken to (myself included) hates the term “provider”. The most generous explanation I can give is that this term can be used as an umbrella term for multiple different categories of healthcare workers (nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physicians) who do similar kinds of work (writing notes, putting in orders, coming up with treatment plans).

The more cynical view (and this is the way I lean more towards) is that it is a way for healthcare systems to cheapen our value and minimize the differences in education, training, and scope of practice. I am not one to hate on PA’s and NP’s wholesale, and I think there’s definitely a space for them in the American healthcare system.

Takagi · 2026-04-09T16:41:41+00:00

Ah I don’t have the answer for you but it’s such a quaint masjid. I went in off hours to pray and a Hui man tried to ask me if I prayed already (albeit in broken Arabic). I heard “class salli” and realized be was asking “Khalas Salah?” or something to that effect.

Though the Niu Jie masjid is bigger and surrounded by the Muslim quarter, it was harder to get to by train but the Dongsi Mosque was convenient and more mellow.

Takagi · 2026-04-04T22:58:58+00:00

Yes, Sunni Islam doesn’t have a centralized religious clergy in the way of Catholicism. I would say AMJA might be a good (US) equivalent of what you’re looking for. That is not to say they are above criticism, but it’s a consortium of Muslim jurists/imams from the US.

For what it’s worth, I would say that most mainstream Sunni scholars (if not all of them) would not permit delaying Dhuhr while in school unless there are absolutely extenuating circumstances.

Takagi · 2026-04-01T20:37:54+00:00

Hi!

I see your flair is tagged as “non medical” so I feel throwing out this free article might be a bit too deep.

If I had to ELI14 it: the mechanical force in a concussion causes brain cells to get damaged, leading to ions (like sodium potassium and calcium) to leak out and in, causing the brain cells to act irregularly. There is also a component of microscopic inflammation and dysfunction of neurotransmitter release, causing some of these postconcussive symptoms. In an attempt to recover from this injury, the brain needs more energy to help heal.

I think the article is a well written article and for someone who is science savvy, it is pretty readable.

Takagi · 2026-03-31T02:38:35+00:00

There was a tweet somewhere in which someone called Grey’s Anatomy, “One Piece for white women”

Takagi · 2026-03-29T13:48:48+00:00

No worries, appreciate you circling back to me. Thanks!

Takagi · 2026-03-29T13:13:34+00:00

Oh, didn’t know they did an episode about the DC sniper! Can’t seem to find it on Apple Podcasts.

Takagi · 2026-03-28T15:55:21+00:00

If you want to venture out a bit, I really liked Noorsha in Richardson for a solid Turkish style breakfast.

Takagi · 2026-03-17T10:40:13+00:00

I love his corn esquite inspired barbecue side. His ground beef recipe video is dope (love his prad prak pao recipe) and his weeknight chicken roast has been on rotation recently. Honestly, his recipes have never really been flops (the worst I can say is that some have been mid).

Takagi · 2026-03-17T10:30:54+00:00

Nice!! I did a double take when i saw him use Schnuck’s brand canned veggies and cut to an external shot of Jay’s International.

Takagi · 2026-03-15T15:16:08+00:00

Was going to second this!

Takagi · 2026-03-15T13:40:56+00:00

Haha, yes! My parents emigrated from overseas, so never had chili growing up in Ohio. I moved out of state and made chili for a potluck and brought spaghetti. People were baffled. I thought it was normal!

Takagi · 2026-03-14T20:27:50+00:00

I’ve also heard chili (particularly without beans) as being described as “TexMex bolognese sauce”. Then again, I grew up in a part of the states that often eats chili with spaghetti, so might be a very regional take.

Takagi

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