I had never eaten actual sushi that wasn't store bought from Albertsons so I grabbed my sister Staci, the only one in my family close by who would eat sushi, and we decided to go try a place called Ginza in Draper (Also located in SLC). Ginza opens at 530 for dinner only and we were looking for lunch at 11. So we went to Simply Sushi on 7200 and bangerter ish.
Simply Sushi was simply amazing.
We got two all you can eat, one for each of us, and went at it. Spicy upside down shrimp, spicy tuna, California roll, San Fransisco roll, King Kong, salt water eel, and snapper among others. We sat at the bar so we could continue to order and see both TV screens. One of which was playing the world cup (Yeah!) The other was playing that awesome Japanese game show where they do really dumb stuff and the English subtitles make it even dumber.
I did not get to try everything, and I plan on going back there during dinner hours to try the sushi offered later in the day. I loved my experience at Simply Sushi. The environment felt clean, the atmosphere was relaxed, and we didn't have that annoying waiter who keeps asking us how everything is every time she passes by. (I know several of us hate that)
So if you want to join me for sushi, I'm ready to go.
There is a new place in the District called Blue Fish I want to try.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Sizzler
As I arrived home from school my sister Steph invited me and my brother to go with her to Sizzler for dinner. I don't remember having been there, nor did I have other plans, so I agreed. We drove about 10 minutes to find the location, I'm not sure if that was the closest....I ordered the Steak and Lobster, normally 23.99 on sale for 16.99, and my brother ordered a full rack of ribs. (I only mention the food I tried). My steak was upgraded from a 6 oz o 8 oz at my request and we were sent off to find our own table.
Why do I have to find my own table?
We sat down and waited about 10 minutes for our server to find our hidden location next to the salad bar and take some drink orders. Pepsi. mmmmm. Then we waited another 10 for our food. Mine, Jer's and Steph's came out before the two kids. We all agreed that was strange to give the adults food first when the hungry crazy hyper kids were still waiting for their mundane cheese pizza. (not very good pizza either). So we start eating. My Lobster is average and steak unseasoned, though they did provide some A1 steak sauce and some house sauce which were just like every other A1 sauce I've had. They just put their name on it and added some water.
I ate everything on my late which came with "Steamed Vegetables" which turned out just to be broccoli. I ate it all and was considerably unsatisfied. So I ate what was left of my brother's. About 1/2 rack. (apparently he cant eat more than a pea size of food). The ribs were, you guessed it, mundane. Unseasoned, but not bad with the A1 sauce. Good job sizzler for doing what most living organisms can do at home. \
The servers weren't even that cute.
The best part of the meal was my Pepsi...but how can you go wrong with a fountain drink? I'm sure Sizzler could find a way.
I will not criticize the salad/fruit bar as I did not eat anything from it but some pineapple and a boiled egg which i shoved in its entirety into my mouth to amuse my niece.
Overall it seems like an overpriced restaurant for lower income families to feel like they are "treating themselves"
Or maybe I'm just in a critical mood. Stay tuned for "Simply Sushi"
Why do I have to find my own table?
We sat down and waited about 10 minutes for our server to find our hidden location next to the salad bar and take some drink orders. Pepsi. mmmmm. Then we waited another 10 for our food. Mine, Jer's and Steph's came out before the two kids. We all agreed that was strange to give the adults food first when the hungry crazy hyper kids were still waiting for their mundane cheese pizza. (not very good pizza either). So we start eating. My Lobster is average and steak unseasoned, though they did provide some A1 steak sauce and some house sauce which were just like every other A1 sauce I've had. They just put their name on it and added some water.
I ate everything on my late which came with "Steamed Vegetables" which turned out just to be broccoli. I ate it all and was considerably unsatisfied. So I ate what was left of my brother's. About 1/2 rack. (apparently he cant eat more than a pea size of food). The ribs were, you guessed it, mundane. Unseasoned, but not bad with the A1 sauce. Good job sizzler for doing what most living organisms can do at home. \
The servers weren't even that cute.
The best part of the meal was my Pepsi...but how can you go wrong with a fountain drink? I'm sure Sizzler could find a way.
I will not criticize the salad/fruit bar as I did not eat anything from it but some pineapple and a boiled egg which i shoved in its entirety into my mouth to amuse my niece.
Overall it seems like an overpriced restaurant for lower income families to feel like they are "treating themselves"
Or maybe I'm just in a critical mood. Stay tuned for "Simply Sushi"
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Jamba
On Tuesday I had a break between classes. I wasn't feeling very hungry, but was in the mood for a cold drink on a hot day. I climbed into my scorching car, started blasting the AC and some Vampire Weekend, and sped out of the parking lot browsing my mind to decide where I would like to go. My first thought was for an Italian soda from starbucks, but then I remembered they had closed. So next was Beans & Brews. I drove towards it annoyed at the bust traffic at 3 in the afternoon. Then I passed Jamba Juice and suddenly had a craving for their white gummy bear smoothie, off the menu. After a few u-turns i ended up in front of the little store. They had an advertisement for three new superfruit flavors: Pomegranate, yumberry, and acai. I entered fully dressed in my chef attire and ordered the acai berry smoothie.
Here is my critique
The store has a nice clean atmosphere. It smells of citrus, which is an inviting smell especially to me. The cashier guy seemed overly friendly, and I don't think he would have been hitting on, didn't seem that way. Then the girl who called out names seemed like she would rather be the poop scooper from Home Star Runner. It took about 5 minutes for my order to fill, 3 of which I spent standing waiting for a chair to open. Then it came, my 12 ounces of acai goodness. It tasted like the berry in smoothie form, no overpowering sugar. I believe I paid $4 for the small cup, about 12 oz.
Overall, I liked my experience. If you haven't had a Jamba for a while like myself, go get one of the new superfruit smoothies. But probably just a small as a nice refresher on a hot day.
Here is my critique
The store has a nice clean atmosphere. It smells of citrus, which is an inviting smell especially to me. The cashier guy seemed overly friendly, and I don't think he would have been hitting on, didn't seem that way. Then the girl who called out names seemed like she would rather be the poop scooper from Home Star Runner. It took about 5 minutes for my order to fill, 3 of which I spent standing waiting for a chair to open. Then it came, my 12 ounces of acai goodness. It tasted like the berry in smoothie form, no overpowering sugar. I believe I paid $4 for the small cup, about 12 oz.
Overall, I liked my experience. If you haven't had a Jamba for a while like myself, go get one of the new superfruit smoothies. But probably just a small as a nice refresher on a hot day.
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