Bi Bim Bap in West Hartford, CT

Studying Time: 0

Driving Time: 30 min

Recipe: Bi bim bap from Pick & Mix in West Hartford, CT

This delicious rice and veggie bowl was my lunch in West Hartford yesterday. I've always wanted to try bi bim bap. This surprising little place in a West Hartford strip mall was crowded during lunch time! I heard the bi bim bap was good here and that's what everyone in the place was getting. I can see why! I'm not sure how authentic this little rice bowl is, but it was certainly delicious! Brown rice, fresh steamed veggies, chicken, a little drizzle of sesame oil and teriyaki....MMMMmmmm! And it was so bright and colorful on such a cold, cold day! Just waiting for J to finish up his interview so we can head home! It's going to be quite the drive, but I'll rest easy tonight knowing that we could end up in a place that has at least two good places to eat.

Dinner in Connecticut

Studying Time: 0 
Driving Time: 5 hrs
Restaurant: Sushi California in Newington, CT

J is on the interview trail for Residency and sometimes I get to tag along with him. Today's stop? Farmington, Connecticut. I brought my laptop so I could get some studying in, but after a long drive studying just isn't happening. What did happen though was sushi. There's always time for sushi!

On the recommendation of Yelp, I checked out Sushi California. I tried the Crazy Girl roll because it was apparently the best ever. I was hoping to enjoy a five star sushi experience like my beloved Taka back on Long Island, but it wasn't to be. Was it good sushi? For sure. Was it out of this world? No. But, as you can see from the picture, I enjoyed it quite a bit.

It was about half gone before I remembered to take a picture.

The Best Sushi in Oyster Bay

Studying Time: Four hours
Cooking Time: 0
Restaurant: Taka Sushi

We've been here many, many times. Each time we have been impressed by the high quality of food and the good service. I love getting the bento box because it comes with a whole lotta food. Every roll we've had has had a great taste and amazing texture. If I was asked what restaurant was a must visit in this area, I would DEFINITELY say Taka. Even though it's in the shittiest little strip mall you could ever come across. J came home from the hospital today and asked if I was feeling sushi. Hell yes, I'm feeling sushi. It made my cold feel much better. ;) 

Miller's and the Movies

Studying Time: 0
Cooking Time: 0
Driving Time: 25 minutes
Restaurant: Miller's 

Millers is not one of my favorite places, but sometimes J wants to go there. There isn't a real reason why I don't particularly like it. The food is solid and the service is always quick. I guess it's because it's another one of those restaurants on Long Island that seem like a chain even though it isn't. I got a Philly and J got cajun chicken pasta. Both were decent. I love a good Philly, but there's better to be had elsewhere. Like Vito's in Bountiful!

Little Mexico

Studying Time: Four hours
Cooking Time: 0
Driving Time: 20 minutes
Restaurant: Little Mexico 

We've searched and searched for decent Mexican food on Long Island. Little Mexico in Westbury is the closest thing we have found. And for $2, the tacos al pastor and ground beef tacos are preeeeetty delicious. 

French Onion Soup | Mountain Mama Cooks

Studying Time: Three hours
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Recipe: Slow Cooker French Onion Soup | Mountain Mama Cooks

I found a recipe from a cook back home and thought French Onion soup sounded amazing. Unfortunately, I tried to make a creative substitute and it didn't turn out well. I haven't ever liked soup from Crockpots, so I don't know why I thought this one would be different. I'm sure it would've tasted better had a used the dry sherry the recipe called for rather than black currant balsamic vinegar. Bad idea!

Engagement Pictures {and sushi!}

Studying Time: 0
Cooking Time: 0
Driving Time: 50 minutes
Restaurant: Sushi Gallery Brooklyn

J and I went over to Brooklyn to have our engagements pictures taken. Our photographer was really nice and kept us laughing. Afterwards, we were starving (I took four hours getting ready and skipped lunch. I know.) so we stopped by a small sushi place. Sushi makes me so happy. Just thinking about it is enough to make me hungry! There are so many varieties and combinations that vary from place to place, but our favorite is always a roll with eel on it. This particular place had a delicious dragon roll with spicy mayo and eel. I don't know how authentic that is, but it sure is good. This place wasn't as good as our favorite Long Island sushi joint (Taka), nor was it as good as our favorite Lake Elsinore sushi joint (Hana), but it was good and definitely hit the spot after a long day!