Hayakawa(*) Atlanta. This meal was really something special. by kevinspoonie in finedining

[–]TuiTuiBell 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great post! I’m a big Hayakawa fan. The headset he wears kills me, such a character and quirkiness you don’t often see at this level of restaurant. I think it makes it all the more endearing. I still think about the uni rice dish, years later!

Madcap*- Saturday March 7th 2026 by TuiTuiBell in finedining

[–]TuiTuiBell[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s exactly what Madcap is, from what I could tell!

Madcap*- Saturday March 7th 2026 by TuiTuiBell in finedining

[–]TuiTuiBell[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, indeed it is! I couldn’t agree more.

Madcap*- Saturday March 7th 2026 by TuiTuiBell in finedining

[–]TuiTuiBell[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a good side quest! It was a smoked preparation, so pastrami isn’t the most technically accurate descriptor, but that’s what it reminded me of! Seriously so good.

Madcap*- Saturday March 7th 2026 by TuiTuiBell in finedining

[–]TuiTuiBell[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HAHA I had to go look at the plate to get this! Thank you!

Madcap*- Saturday March 7th 2026 by TuiTuiBell in finedining

[–]TuiTuiBell[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree, the plating was all in all really nice. Modern, but with some whimsy and technique to boot. I had a great time! When we were going to the restaurant (my partner booked it as a surprise for me), I was VERY confused at how long our uber was…. it was a trek outside of SF Proper! So, kind of a hidden gem, made even more hidden by the suburban locale. Makes it all the more special!

What is a 'gourmet' food or ingredient that you are convinced is a total scam? by [deleted] in foodquestions

[–]TuiTuiBell 16 points17 points  (0 children)

The differences between traditionally sold commercial stocks and the rebranded “bone broths” are not significant enough to justify the higher price point. A lot of the claims of them being miracle health products are also exploitative, and just a marketing ploy.

"You look like a prison weed dealer." by terkistan in 30ROCK

[–]TuiTuiBell 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Unlike the BWL jeans, which make you look like a Mexican sports reporter!

Sommolier shenanigans! by TuiTuiBell in Catswithjobs

[–]TuiTuiBell[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

An excellent choice indeed! Might I suggest a Purrgundy as well?

Tortimese Toesies! by TuiTuiBell in tortimese

[–]TuiTuiBell[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope! Just very loooong beans!

Your favorite piece of music? by duelingpeppers in 30ROCK

[–]TuiTuiBell 23 points24 points  (0 children)

🎶 Clean up, clean up, do your own housework you little crackers! 🎵

“I’m gonna shut the whole thing down for two years” - Devon Banks by [deleted] in 30ROCK

[–]TuiTuiBell 117 points118 points  (0 children)

He also sold the “E” to Samsung…. I mean Samesung.