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Date Night with Scruffy

July 11, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Peli Deli | Houston, Texas

Work has been AMAZING since I now hang out with nineteen year olds. I’m not even kidding. I went to lunch with the three of them to Peli Deli today.

Peli Deli | Houston, Texas | Curry Chicken Plate and Wings

Natalia and I’s meals of their wings and curry chicken with Mac and cheese and mushrooms. Everything was delicious. I wished a Peli Peli was close by since they have better options but this satisfied me enough.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese Barbecue Restaurant | Houston, Texas

After work Scruffy and I met up for dinner at Gyu-Kaku Japanese Barbecue Restaurant.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese Barbecue Restaurant | Houston, Texas | A La Carte Style

It’s basically Korean Barbecue but with different cuts of meat and flavour. We ordered two different types of meat then a lunch menu with three different other types of meat that came with a salad and miso soup. We upgraded to the garlic rice and added zucchini and mushrooms and beef tounge.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese Barbecue Restaurant | Houston, Texas | This Grill Is On Fire

Burn, baby, burn. The only complaint was that their fire burned on one side and left the other flameless so things cooked unevenly. Scruffy was a trooper and I didn’t have to cook much this time. Instead, he served me which made me feel like a queen.

Gyu-Kaku Japanese Barbecue Restaurant | Houston, Texas | Beef Tounge

My favourite was the beef tounge. My goodness. I can’t even describe just how amazing it was. It’s really rare for me to find beef tounge, not that I’m always in search of it, but when I see it, usually when it’s grill your own, I’m always down.

2018 | 192/365 | Gyu-Kaku Japanese Barbecue Restaurant | Houston, Texas | Lady M's Green Tea Millie Crepe with Ice Cream

Lady M’s Green Tea Millie Crepe with Ice Cream | $10

[2018] 192/365: Lady M’s

This has been a very popular dessert as long as I can remember. So popular that Brudda got it shipped from New York for SIL’s 30th birthday celebration in Dallas so I just had to try it when I saw it on the menu. Scruffy’s not that big of a fan with matcha but he actually tried it and ate two bites before he called it quits. I on the other hand, though delicious, did not think it was worth the $10 price tag but glad I finally got to cross that off the list.

Astros vs Athletics | World Series Championship Replica Ring

The Astros vs Athletics tickets I won from work a few weeks ago was finally used tonight. Club seats, which made me feel very fancy. To top it off we received replicas of the World Series Championship rings. It was very heavy and sparkly.

Astros vs Athletics | Free Pluckers

Although the game wasn’t that great, upon exiting we received free Pluckers. Ain’t no complaining here. Now we just have to find a time to go.

It’s been a fabulous day of eating and just spending time with Scruffy outside of our houses where we eat somewhere new and do an activity.

Now it’s time to get ready for bed. Night, y’all!

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: American, Houston, Japanese, Project 365, South African, Texas

Ono Poke | Houston, Texas

May 22, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Ono Poke | Houston, Texas

Work hard, play hard. Or in my case, eat hard. Scruffy picked me up for lunch and we went to Ono Poke.

Ono Poke | Houston, Texas | Prep

I wonder how long the fish has been sitting out in their bar. It’s kind of cool to see them prep our bowls though.

[2018] 142/365: Lunch Date with Scruffy

I got the Classic Ahi (adding seaweed salad, masago, and avocado) and Scruffy got the Spicy Salmon and Tuna. It was very delicious but we got sick of eating the same flavour and was happy we had each other’s to pick at. It would be pretty cool if they had a split bowl like boba places have split cups. Can I patent that?

Ono Poke
607 Richmond Ave, Houston, Texas 77006  |  (832) 831-9453  |  Website  |  Yelp

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: Asian, Houston, Japanese, Project 365, Sushi, Texas

Stuffing Our Faces

May 3, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

85°C Bakery Cafe | Sugar Land, Texas

I was running around like a headless chicken finding a place that notarizes I-9 forms for work. After a few attempts and getting back so many nos, I headed over to Scruffy’s where we hung out for a bit before heading to lunch. We stopped by 85 Degree Bakery since the restaurant wasn’t opened yet and grabbed a handfuls of goodies, mostly for my parents … if Ashy doesn’t eat it all.

Kura Revolving Sushi Bar | Sugar Land, Texas

Once Kura Revolving Sushi opened we started to feast. Fifteen plates later, we got our little gift (sushi washi tape) and Scruffy scarfed another one before we called it quits.

2018 | 123/365 | Venice Nails & Spa | Sugar Land, Texas | Pedicure

After eating, I dropped Scruffy off at his house and stopped by the new job’s company to sign the I-9 form in front of them since I couldn’t find a place to notarize. After that I went and got my nails done at Venice Nail & Spa since Jamie and Ashy got me a gift card at Christmas time.

The Rouxpour | Sugar Land, Texas

I went back to Scruffy’s, hung out a bit and after a few hours of trying to decide where to go for dinner. Scruffy wanted to treat me to celebrate finding a job and we ended up at The Rouxpour for a drink and some delicious oysters. The one with spinach, crab, and hollandaise oyster was our clear winner as well as the original with nothing on it. As Scruffy describes it, super buttery and easy to go down.

The Sugar Refinery | Sugar Land, Texas

Few doors down was the The Sugar Refinery where we grabbed some Saloon Door Tasty AF, calamari, and an old fashioned.

HEB Seafood Stuffed Salmon and Frozen Brussels Sprouts

Since a lot of places were closing, we went to HEB and picked up things for our main entree meal. I went for the seafood stuffed salmon and frozen Brussels sprouts while Scruffy opted to fry fries, corn dogs, and whatever else he could get his hands on since Mum gifted him a fryer.

I am now tired and ready to just lay down and relax.

85°C Bakery Cafe
13509 University Blvd, Sugar Land, Texas 77479  |  (281) 207-6493  |  Website  |  Yelp
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
13513 University Blvd, Sugar Land, Texas 77479  |  (281) 207-6001  |  Website  |  Yelp
Venice Nails & Spa
16200 Kensington Dr, Sugar Land, Texas 77479  |  (713) 234-7956  |  Website  |  Yelp
The Rouxpour
2298 Texas Dr, Sugar Land, Texas 77479  |  (281) 240-7689  |  Website  |  Yelp
The Sugar Refinery
2248 Texas Dr, Sugar Land, Texas 77479  |  (281) 212-3662  |  Website  |  Yelp

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: Asian, Bakery, Bars and Pubs, Japanese, Seafood, Sugar Land, Texas

Jinya Ramen Bar | Katy, Texas

April 3, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

2018 | 093/365 | Jinya Dinner

[2018] 093/365: Dinner with the Parents

Ashy came over today to look at our house. Today was the first time Ashy met my Dad which went pretty well I guess.

Scruffy came over after work and went to dinner with my parents and June at Jinya since I had a certificate and wanted to use it up.

I’m not a big fan of the ramen here but the chicken karagage, Jinya bun, and Poke rice bowl is a hit.

Other than that I’ve been busy job searching and doing absolutely nothing else. I’m starting to like the latter. Help!!

Jinya Ramen Bar
21788 Katy Fwy, Katy, Texas 77449  |  (832) 321-3087  |  Website  |  Yelp

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: Japanese, Katy, Project 365, Texas

An 8-Hour Interview

March 29, 2018 by Mellie Dee Leave a Comment

Leftover Kim Son's Vegan Pho

I started off the day eating my leftovers for breakfast before leaving for my interview at 9 am. This was the longest, brain powered interview I’ve ever had. We ended at 4:45 pm! How crazy is that?! Have you ever heard of an 8 hour interview, because that was the first for me!

2018 | 088/365 | Azuma Sushi & Robata Bar | Houston, Texas | Chicken Katsu Bento Box

[2018] 088/365: Interview Lunch

They did give me a swag bag in the beginning for showing up, validated my $40 parking, and took me out for lunch at Azuma. For being downtown and the price, I would have hoped for a better chicken katsu. It was a bit on the dry side but with the amount they gave, I had enough for another meal so I cannot complain much.

After all of that, even if I didn’t get the job, it was nice to have met so many smart people. It’s been a while since I’ve had conversations for eight hours straight but now, I have a headache so time to relax and forget about the interview! Peace out, world!

Azuma Sushi & Robata Bar
909 Texas Street, Houston, Texas 77002  |  (713) 223-0909  |  Website  |  Yelp

Filed Under: Eateries & Drinkeries Tagged With: Asian, Houston, Japanese, Texas

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