Graduation

http://www.tsunamirestaurant.co.uk/

Jalapeno yellowtail with coriander, garlic, jalapeno, chilli in yuzu ponzu. We went to Tsunami restaurant for a late lunch to celebrate N's high school graduation. 

sun kissed salmon- seared in hot olive oil with ponzu

shrimp and vegetable tempura

aubergine "sushi"

different types of vegetarian friendly rolls

sashimi- mmm drool!!! There is nothing greater in my book than buttery fresh fish. Yuuumminess!

Tsunami roll

Tuna, snow crab, salmon, yellowtail, sweet shrimp, avocado, kampyo, tamago, tobiko, cucumber & scallion wrapped in nori.

eel and foie gras nigiri. This was a delicious combination of silky foie gras and sweet eel. Party in my mouth ya'll.

truffled rib eye- the beef was super flavorful and tender

miso cod- a must try on the menu. The fish is already sweet from soaking in miso but they include some additional miso dipping sauce. My FAV on the menu!

Udon noodles in a soy based broth

wasabi lamb

After lunch, I relaxed for about 30 minutes before teaching Zumba. Loves!

Dinner was at Ran restaurant on Great Marborough Street in Soho.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/place?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=ran+great+marlborough+street&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=ran+great+marlborough+street&hnear=0x48761b5dedeb3be5:0x54f085cb18ec65c9,Islington&cid=3222736697398681566

This restaurant is probably T and I's favorite go to Korean bbq restaurant. We've been here 4 times (I think) with big groups and we always have a blast. The food is great and the service is pretty good!

Seafood pajun

spicy radishes- I don't quite feel normal if I don't get my bi weekly dose of kimchi. I start to get a lil crazaay!!

large platter of meats

Dolsot bibimbap

Bbq meats

my sista from another mista. Okay that doesn't really work but anyways my sis in law graduated high school yesterday. Whoop Whoop!! She did everyone P-R-O-U-D! Think back to the day YOU graduated high school. Crazy how fast time flies!

I swear she's there!!

Yea buddy!!

the proud family :-)

Renaissance restaurant

We went out to eat at Renaissance restaurant in Islington when T's brother and girlfriend came into town. Unfortunately, the food was mediocre at best. :( I definitely would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

bottle of Rose to share...at least the wine was nice and light!

caprese salad

http://www.viewlondon.co.uk/restaurants/renaissance-info-67079.html.
The cheese in the salad didn't taste fresh and there was a lack of any sort of flavor.. I could taste- no basil.. no balsamic.. no olive oil. WTF!! I guess the tomatoes were fresh at least!

Eggplant parm

shrimp pasta

The Bull

http://www.thebullislington.co.uk/

We stopped by after dinner for a pint. The Bull has some good beers on tap and a great selection of different beverages.

T's brother made us a delicious breakfast this morning: 1/2 Wholegrain bagel with light cream cheese, lightly scrambled eggs with onions, mushrooms and fresh spinach on top.

I love the cream cheese and egg combination. Delish!

Quick eats before heading off to Noura's graduation. Yippee!!!!

Agenda: Graduation, Lunch at Tsunami, Dinner at Ran..It's a day of celebration.
CONGRATS Noura!!

Pasha restaurant

I was still hungry after breakfast yesterday so I snuck in some extra fruit and protein and proceeded to go back to bed for another hour. I haven't been sleeping that much lately and its finally catching up to me- my body is T.I.R.E.D!

Workout: Punch class- whoop whoop ! I'm a little miffed at myself because I think I have a bad punch. My hands have been hurting after I go to class, specifically my fingers. I must be hitting the pad incorrectly- GRR! My teacher suggested wraps but I thought isn't that a little hardcore? The only people I see wearing wraps are those with these intense looks on their faces. :-P maybe I'll give em a shot because I think we have some pink ones somewhere. ha!

Pret a Manger tuna and cucumber sandwich and sweet chili sunchips for lunch. Yum!

more fruit in the afternoon..

T and I tried a new Persian Turkish restaurant in Angel called Pasha. I kept thinking we were eating Persian and I DON'T KNOW WHY!!

http://www.pashaislington.co.uk/

I had a really good dining experience here. The service was really prompt and friendly and the food was delicious!

Red wine for me x2! I was in a wine- y mood!

we ordered the mixed mezza sampler to start

This was probably my least favorite. It was some kind of salmon roe which tasted really fishy. It wasn't very pleasing to my tastebuds.

hummus- you can't go wrong with it. So creamy and delicious w. the pita bread they gave us.

some type of bean, potato, and carrot mixture in a tomatoey sauce.

cool yogurt and cucumber dip

cous cous

tabbouleh

Spicy turkish sausage, phyllo dough filled with cheese and spinach, and a crispy courgette fritter. It was oily but SO GOOD!

seabass with potatoes, broccoli, peppers wrapped and presented in tin foil. The broth was tomato based and really light and flavorful. A simple yet delicious way to eat seabass. I'm glad we ordered the fish entree instead of two meat dishes. I'm getting a bit meated out (yes, I know that's not a word!)

lamb shank with potatoes and carrot. The broth tasted very similar to the seabass but the meat was so tender and melted in your mouth- Mmm Mmm!!

Breakfast prior to a doctor's appointment and DA GYM!

1/2 a sesame bagel w. cream cheese and scrambled eggs

grubbin on some fruit.

Time to get a cleanin!